Updated September 2026 · prices from vendor's pricing page

DaVinci Resolve pricing

DaVinci Resolve has 2 plans: DaVinci Resolve (Free), DaVinci Resolve Studio. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at One-time purchase (DaVinci Resolve Studio).

• DaVinci Resolve (Free)

  $0

  • Full editing, color, effects, and audio toolset
  • Up to Ultra HD 3840x2160 at 60fps, 8-bit formats
  • HDR grading support
  • Multi-user collaboration

• DaVinci Resolve Studio

  One-time purchase

  or $295 one-time billed annually

  • Everything in Free, plus DaVinci Neural Engine AI tools
  • Stereoscopic 3D tools
  • Expanded Resolve FX and Fairlight audio plugins
  • 10-bit video up to 120fps, resolutions beyond 4K

Free plan limits

Free version lacks the Neural Engine AI tools, stereoscopic 3D tools, expanded FX/audio plugin libraries, and support for higher frame rates/bit depths reserved for Studio.

Studio is a one-time perpetual license fee ($295), not a subscription; no monthly/annual recurring plan exists.

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  VEED

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  Kapwing

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Sources: www.blackmagicdesign.com