CapCut Pro
Video Editing
4.4
Best Mobile EditorVS
DaVinci Resolve
Video Editing
4.5
Best for ProfessionalsDaVinci Resolve wins 4 out of 7 categories we compared.
Data sources:CapCut OfficialApp StoreGoogle PlayApp TestingBlackmagic OfficialWikipedia APIProfessional Reviews
Score Comparison
Multi-Factor Scores
CapCut ProDaVinci Resolve
Overall ScoreDaVinci Resolve wins
CapCut Pro9.0
DaVinci Resolve9.2
Ease of UseCapCut Pro wins
CapCut Pro9.6
DaVinci Resolve6.8
SpeedCapCut Pro wins
CapCut Pro9.1
DaVinci Resolve8.5
PrivacyDaVinci Resolve wins
CapCut Pro7.0
DaVinci Resolve9.5
ValueDaVinci Resolve wins
CapCut Pro9.8
DaVinci Resolve9.9
FeaturesDaVinci Resolve wins
CapCut Pro8.8
DaVinci Resolve9.9
AI QualityCapCut Pro wins
CapCut Pro9.0
DaVinci Resolve0.0
MobileCapCut Pro wins
CapCut Pro9.7
DaVinci Resolve4.0
Pricing
Cost Comparison
CapCut Pro
Free planStarting price£0 (Free) / ~£7.99/mo (Pro)
Top plan~£7.99/mo
NoteFree is very generous
DaVinci Resolve
Free planStarting price£0 (Free) / ~£280 (Studio, one-time)
Top plan~£280 one-time payment
NoteNo subscription required
Prices are approximate. Check official sites for current offers.
Feature Checklist
Feature-by-Feature
| Feature | CapCut Pro | DaVinci Resolve |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan available | ||
| AI auto-captions | — | |
| AI background removal | — | |
| Text-to-speech | — | |
| Template library | — | |
| Multi-track timeline | — | |
| 4K export | — | |
| Professional color grading | — | |
| VFX compositing (Fusion) | — | |
| Audio mixing (Fairlight) | — | |
| Collaboration features | — | |
| AI features (Magic Mask, etc.) | — | |
| One-time purchase option | — | |
| 4K/8K HDR support | — |
CapCut Pro
Video Editing
What you'll love
- Best-in-class mobile video editor for social content
- AI auto-captions and voice effects
- Massive template library for trending formats
- Free plan is nearly full-featured
What could be better
- Owned by ByteDance (TikTok parent) – privacy concerns
- Limited for professional broadcast or film work
- Some AI features require Pro subscription
Trust score
74%
DaVinci Resolve
Video Editing
What you'll love
- Free version is industry-grade – used in professional productions
- Best-in-class color grading tools
- No subscription – one-time payment for Studio
- Audio (Fairlight), VFX (Fusion), and editing in one app
What could be better
- Very steep learning curve
- Resource-intensive – requires good hardware
- Mobile experience is minimal
Trust score
94%
Best For
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose CapCut Pro if you are…
TikTok & Reels creators
Social media managers
Students & beginners
Choose DaVinci Resolve if you are…
Professional editors & colorists
Filmmakers
YouTube content creators (advanced)
CapCut Pro at a glance
Founded2020
Users200M+
PlatformsiOS, Android, Web, Mac, Windows
Trust score74%
DaVinci Resolve at a glance
Founded2004
Users7M+
PlatformsMac, Windows, Linux
Trust score94%
Final Verdict
DaVinci Resolve wins this comparison
DaVinci Resolve outperforms CapCut Pro across 4 of 7 compared categories. It is our "Best for Professionals" pick.