# DaVinci Resolve vs Nuke Comparison

| | DaVinci Resolve | Nuke | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 218 | 62 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (80.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | £399   1/per year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### DaVinci Resolve

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

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

### Nuke

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | DaVinci Resolve | Nuke | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (180 reviews) | 9.3 (57 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (182 reviews) | 7.7 (58 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (44 reviews) | 7.7 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 7.3 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (138 reviews) | 8.5 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (173 reviews) | 9.2 (55 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### DaVinci Resolve

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Nuke

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Nuke Indie

Price: £399   1/per year

Description: Commercial Nuke Studio access for Solo Artists

*Eligibility requirements apply - see website 

Key Features:
- All NukeX compositing tools
- Nuke Studio’s editorial and conform environment
- Up to 4K output resolution

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/nuke/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Video Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DaVinci Resolve** | 8.7/10 | 58 |
| **Nuke** | N/A | N/A |

#### Editing

| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | Nuke | 
|---|---|---|
| **Audio Mixing** | 8.9 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Transcription** | 7.7 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Text Animation** | 8.6 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time Mapping** | 8.6 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Overlays and Watermarks** | 9.2 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Clip Editing** | 9.3 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Titles and Captions** | 9.0 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | Nuke | 
|---|---|---|
| **Operating System** | 9.1 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Format Compatibility** | 9.2 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Team Review** | 8.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | Nuke | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | 8.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Editing

| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | Nuke | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Video Effects

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DaVinci Resolve** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nuke** | 8.0/10 | 21 |

#### Compatibility

| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | Nuke | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **Operating System** | Not enough data | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 
| **Format Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | Nuke | 
|---|---|---|
| **Text Animation** | Not enough data | 7.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Rotoscoping** | Not enough data | 7.9 (20 reviews) | 
| **Visual Effects** | Not enough data | 9.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Motion Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.6 (20 reviews) | 

#### Project Management

| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | Nuke | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | 7.5 (19 reviews) | 
| **Team Review** | Not enough data | 8.0 (21 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | Nuke | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 6.4 (17 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | 6.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 7.4 (17 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Effects

| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | Nuke | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

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

**Unique to Nuke (3):** [Video Effects Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-effects), [Augmented Reality (AR) Game Engine](https://www.g2.com/categories/ar-game-engine), [Virtual Reality (VR) Game Engines](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-game-engine)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | DaVinci Resolve | Nuke | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 80.6% | 50.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 15.6% | 33.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.8% | 16.1% | 

### By Industry

#### DaVinci Resolve

- **Media Production:** 20.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 12.3%
- **Entertainment:** 8.5%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 7.6%
- **Computer Software:** 6.6%
- **Design:** 3.3%
- **Music:** 2.8%
- **Photography:** 2.8%
- **Broadcast Media:** 2.8%
- **E-Learning:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 30.3%

#### Nuke

- **Animation:** 24.2%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 14.5%
- **Media Production:** 11.3%
- **Entertainment:** 11.3%
- **Design:** 9.7%
- **Computer Games:** 6.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Online Media:** 1.6%
- **Other:** 9.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to DaVinci Resolve

- [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1712 reviews)
- [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1659 reviews)
- [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews)
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- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [VEGAS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/vegas-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [Adobe Premiere Rush](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-rush/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (90 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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- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [Adobe After Effects](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-after-effects/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1086 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [Maya](https://www.g2.com/products/maya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (267 reviews)
- [3ds Max Design](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (279 reviews)
- [Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/fusion/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Flame](https://www.g2.com/products/flame/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [RedGiant Effects Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/redgiant-effects-suite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Async Creator](https://www.g2.com/products/async-creator/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (186 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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."

### Nuke

- Title: [What is Nuke used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-nuke-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "For multilayer composting 5o create stunning visual effects for movies and commercials."
- Title: [How much does Nuke software cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-nuke-software-cost) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "4449 $ per year"

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