Compare DaVinci Resolve and GIMP 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
DaVinci Resolve
Star Rating
(216)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DaVinci ResolveGIMP
Star Rating
(1,482)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GIMPDaVinci Resolve vs GIMP
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found DaVinci Resolve easier to use and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with GIMP, along with administration.
- Reviewers felt that DaVinci Resolve meets the needs of their business better than GIMP.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that DaVinci Resolve is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of DaVinci Resolve over GIMP.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DaVinci Resolve
No pricing availableGIMP
No pricing availableFree Trial
DaVinci Resolve
No trial information availableGIMP
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
178
8.6
1,298
Ease of Use
7.8
180
7.5
1,304
Ease of Setup
8.4
42
8.7
167
Ease of Admin
8.0
18
8.4
125
Quality of Support
8.2
136
7.5
903
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
16
8.5
106
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
171
7.7
1,271
Features by Category
Editing
8.9
51
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.6
41
Not enough data
9.2
43
Not enough data
9.3
55
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
48
Not enough data
9.1
49
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.8
40
Not enough data
6.0
34
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
Not enough data
7.4
15
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DaVinci Resolve and GIMP share no categories
Unique Categories
DaVinci Resolve is categorized as Video Editing
GIMP is categorized as Photo Editing and Drawing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DaVinci Resolve
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
GIMP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Media Production
20.6%
Marketing and Advertising
12.4%
Entertainment
8.6%
Motion Pictures and Film
7.7%
Computer Software
5.7%
Other
45.0%
Design
9.1%
Computer Software
7.8%
Information Technology and Services
5.7%
Graphic Design
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Other
66.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is DaVinci Resolve really free?
2 Comments
KF
Yes.Read more
Do professionals use DaVinci Resolve?
1 Comment
HC
Yes, professionals do use DaVinci Resolve. DaVinci Resolve is a powerful and widely used video editing, color correction, and post-production software. It is...Read more
should gimp release mobile app
3 Comments
EA
I don't see why. There are plenty of mobile apps out there that let you do lite image manipulation. Why would GIMP waste their time building a mobile app...Read more
What is the best way to use this software?
3 Comments
SR
gimp.org has many tutorials to help you get started.Read more
What is GIMP used for?
2 Comments
AC
Gimp is an open-source photo editor, a free alternative to PhotoshopRead more
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