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CapCut
Free · $9.99+Video editing · Design & thumbnails
A free-to-start AI video and photo editing app from ByteDance for cutting, captioning, and generating short-form social content.
- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (Twitter)
Updated September 2026
CapCut vs DaVinci Resolve (2026)
CapCut is best for quick AI-powered short-form video edits and trending templates; DaVinci Resolve is best for professional desktop editing and color grading without a subscription. CapCut starts at $9.99/mo and DaVinci Resolve at $295 one-time.
DaVinci Resolve
Free · $295+Video editing · Design & thumbnails
A professional desktop application from Blackmagic Design combining nonlinear video editing, color grading, visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production in one tool.
- YouTube
- X (Twitter)
| CapCut | DaVinci Resolve | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | quick AI-powered short-form video edits and trending templates | professional desktop editing and color grading without a subscription |
| Starting price | $9.99/mo | $295 one-time |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Platforms | Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X (Twitter), Facebook | YouTube, X (Twitter) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Users | 660M+ users | — |
| Key features | AI Video Generator, Auto Captions, Background Remover, Text To Speech, Templates, Cloud Storage | Multi-page Workspace, Fusion VFX, Fairlight Audio, Color Grading, AI Neural Engine (Studio), Multi-user Collaboration |
| Integrations | — | OpenFX plugins, Final Cut Pro, Media Composer, Premiere Pro |
| Founded | 2019 | — |
Questions people ask
+Is CapCut or DaVinci Resolve cheaper?
CapCut starts at $9.99/mo; DaVinci Resolve starts at $295 one-time.
+What does CapCut have that DaVinci Resolve doesn't?
AI Video Generator, Auto Captions, Background Remover, Text To Speech, Templates, Cloud Storage.
+What does DaVinci Resolve have that CapCut doesn't?
Multi-page Workspace, Fusion VFX, Fairlight Audio, Color Grading, AI Neural Engine (Studio), Multi-user Collaboration.