# Audacity vs DaVinci Resolve Comparison

| | Audacity | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 459 | 221 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (66.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Audacity

Pros:
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)
- Easy Editing (5 reviews)

Cons:
- AI Limitations (1 reviews)
- Audio Issues (1 reviews)

### DaVinci Resolve

Pros:
- High Quality (7 reviews)
- Free Features (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (5 reviews)
- Navigation Difficulty (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Audacity | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (405 reviews) | 9.3 (183 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (410 reviews) | 7.8 (185 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 8.4 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (37 reviews) | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (265 reviews) | 8.2 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (28 reviews) | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (400 reviews) | 9.5 (176 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Audacity

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### DaVinci Resolve

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Audio Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Audacity** | N/A | N/A |
| **DaVinci Resolve** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Audacity | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|
| **Audio Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio Mixing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Graphical Workflow Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio Manipulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multimedia Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Preview Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text to Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Projections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Synchronous Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mastering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Plug-in Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Capture and Transfer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compression** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Media Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Format Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Instrument Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Score Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Audacity** | N/A | N/A |
| **DaVinci Resolve** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Audacity | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rapid Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Promotion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Privacy Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Screen Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Inside the Video Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Overlay** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentation Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multimedia Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Screen Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Closed Captions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Website Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Archiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Engagement Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Format Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Media Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tagging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Looping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bulk Uploading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Video Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Audacity** | N/A | N/A |
| **DaVinci Resolve** | 8.7/10 | 61 |

#### Editing

| Feature | Audacity | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|
| **Audio Mixing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (54 reviews) | 
| **Transcription** | Not enough data | 7.7 (27 reviews) | 
| **Text Animation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 
| **Time Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.6 (44 reviews) | 
| **Overlays and Watermarks** | Not enough data | 9.2 (45 reviews) | 
| **Clip Editing** | Not enough data | 9.3 (59 reviews) | 
| **Titles and Captions** | Not enough data | 9.0 (52 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Image Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **3D Video Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brand Overlay** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Overlay** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Media Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Audacity | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|
| **Operating System** | Not enough data | 9.1 (49 reviews) | 
| **Multimedia Support** | Not enough data | 9.2 (51 reviews) | 
| **Team Review** | Not enough data | 8.4 (32 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Audacity | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Editing

| Feature | Audacity | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Audacity | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Stabilization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Motion Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Preview Functionality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Animations & Transitions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Streaming** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audio Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Speed Adjustment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Split/Merge** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Color Grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supports HD Resolution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Watermarking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Audacity (1):** [Audio Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audio-editing)

**Unique to DaVinci Resolve (1):** [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Audacity | DaVinci Resolve | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 66.2% | 80.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 19.4% | 15.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 14.3% | 3.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Audacity

- **Entertainment:** 7.5%
- **Media Production:** 6.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.7%
- **Music:** 5.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.1%
- **Higher Education:** 4.9%
- **Education Management:** 4.2%
- **Broadcast Media:** 4.2%
- **Computer Software:** 4.0%
- **Religious Institutions:** 3.5%
- **Other:** 49.2%

#### DaVinci Resolve

- **Media Production:** 20.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 12.1%
- **Entertainment:** 8.9%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 7.5%
- **Computer Software:** 6.5%
- **Design:** 3.3%
- **Music:** 2.8%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.8%
- **Photography:** 2.8%
- **Higher Education:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 30.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Audacity

- [Descript](https://www.g2.com/products/descript/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (915 reviews)
- [Adobe Audition](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-audition/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (420 reviews)
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- [Studio One](https://www.g2.com/products/studio-one/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Sound Forge](https://www.g2.com/products/sound-forge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (52 reviews)

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- [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (612 reviews)
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- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (319 reviews)
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- [Adobe Premiere Rush](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-rush/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (91 reviews)
- [Media Composer](https://www.g2.com/products/media-composer/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (69 reviews)
- [PowerDirector](https://www.g2.com/products/powerdirector/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (57 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Audacity

- Title: [Is Audacity free and safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-audacity-free-and-safe) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Audacity is absolutely free and safe to use."
- Title: [What is audacity software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-audacity-software-used-for) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Audacity is a free, open-source, multitrack audio recording and editing software. "
- Title: [Audacity noise reduction](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26959-audacity-noise-reduction) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Under the "Effect" menu there is a "Noise Removal" tool.  Select that, then sample a portion of the sound profile you want to remove.  You can hear a sample..."
- Title: [Is Audacity A good software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-audacity-a-good-software) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "no"
- Title: [Is there a new version more advance than currently available?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-new-version-more-advance-than-currently-available) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Proceed to: https://www.audacityteam.org/download/

That's where the latest version will appear.  Keep checking regularly for updates.  As of today..."

### DaVinci Resolve

- Title: [Is DaVinci Resolve really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/davinci-resolve-is-davinci-resolve-really-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes."
- Title: [Do professionals use DaVinci Resolve?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/davinci-resolve-do-professionals-use-davinci-resolve) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, professionals do use DaVinci Resolve. DaVinci Resolve is a powerful and widely used video editing, color correction, and post-production software. It is..."
- Title: [Is DaVinci Resolve 16 free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-davinci-resolve-16-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "yes . Rather download resolve 18 it is even better"
- Title: [What is DaVinci Resolve good for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/davinci-resolve-what-is-davinci-resolve-good-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [I've lost audio on my program timeline.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-ve-lost-audio-on-my-program-timeline) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "figured it out. Old dog learns new tricks."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/audacity-vs-davinci-resolve)