# DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot Video Editor vs Adobe Premiere Pro Comparison | | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | Adobe Premiere Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 220 | 31 | 1,661 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (80.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (65.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### DaVinci Resolve Pros: - High Quality (7 reviews) - Free Features (6 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (5 reviews) - Navigation Difficulty (3 reviews) ### OpenShot Video Editor Pros: - Intuitive Interface (2 reviews) - Content Management (1 reviews) Cons: - Slow Rendering (2 reviews) - Feature Limitations (1 reviews) ### Adobe Premiere Pro Pros: - Video Editing (69 reviews) - High Quality (58 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (32 reviews) - Slow Rendering (27 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | Adobe Premiere Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (182 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 9.2 (1390 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (184 reviews) | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 8.0 (1401 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (299 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (157 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (140 reviews) | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 8.1 (1191 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (152 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (175 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (1363 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### DaVinci Resolve #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### OpenShot Video Editor #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Adobe Premiere Pro #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Video Editing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **DaVinci Resolve** | 8.7/10 | 60 | | **OpenShot Video Editor** | N/A | N/A | | **Adobe Premiere Pro** | 8.3/10 | 248 | #### Editing | Feature | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | Adobe Premiere Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Audio Mixing** | 8.9 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (213 reviews) | | **Transcription** | 7.7 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (191 reviews) | | **Text Animation** | 8.7 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (199 reviews) | | **Time Mapping** | 8.6 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (196 reviews) | | **Overlays and Watermarks** | 9.2 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (192 reviews) | | **Clip Editing** | 9.3 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (223 reviews) | | **Titles and Captions** | 9.0 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (207 reviews) | #### Platform | Feature | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | Adobe Premiere Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Operating System** | 9.1 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (189 reviews) | | **Format Compatibility** | 9.2 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (197 reviews) | | **Team Review** | 8.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (162 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | Adobe Premiere Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (98 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.8 (91 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Video Editing | Feature | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | Adobe Premiere Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (35 reviews) | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (38 reviews) | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (44 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (36 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | Adobe Premiere Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 80.3% | 77.4% | 65.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 16.0% | 22.6% | 21.7% | | **Enterprise** | 3.8% | 0% | 12.8% | ### By Industry #### DaVinci Resolve - **Media Production:** 20.2% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 12.2% - **Entertainment:** 8.9% - **Motion Pictures and Film:** 7.5% - **Computer Software:** 6.6% - **Design:** 3.3% - **Music:** 2.8% - **Photography:** 2.8% - **Broadcast Media:** 2.8% - **E-Learning:** 2.3% - **Other:** 30.5% #### OpenShot Video Editor - **Education Management:** 12.9% - **Media Production:** 9.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.7% - **Graphic Design:** 9.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.5% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.2% - **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 3.2% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.2% - **Computer Software:** 3.2% - **Construction:** 3.2% - **Other:** 35.5% #### Adobe Premiere Pro - **Media Production:** 11.2% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.3% - **Entertainment:** 5.3% - **Design:** 5.2% - **Higher Education:** 4.6% - **Broadcast Media:** 4.0% - **Graphic Design:** 3.8% - **Motion Pictures and Film:** 3.0% - **Computer Software:** 3.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.8% - **Other:** 46.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to DaVinci Resolve - [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1713 reviews) - [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews) - [iMovie](https://www.g2.com/products/imovie/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (569 reviews) - [Final Cut Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/final-cut-pro-x/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (373 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (315 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) - [VSDC Free Video Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/flash-integro-llc-vsdc-free-video-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (55 reviews) ### Alternatives to OpenShot Video Editor - [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1713 reviews) - [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews) - [iMovie](https://www.g2.com/products/imovie/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (569 reviews) - [VEGAS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/vegas-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (107 reviews) - [Clipchamp](https://www.g2.com/products/clipchamp/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (49 reviews) - [Shotcut](https://www.g2.com/products/shotcut/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (42 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (315 reviews) - [Premiere Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/premiere-elements/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (52 reviews) - [Final Cut Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/final-cut-pro-x/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (373 reviews) - [Adobe Premiere Rush](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-rush/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (90 reviews) ### Alternatives to Adobe Premiere Pro - [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1713 reviews) - [Descript](https://www.g2.com/products/descript/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (887 reviews) - [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews) - [iMovie](https://www.g2.com/products/imovie/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (569 reviews) - [Final Cut Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/final-cut-pro-x/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (373 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (315 reviews) - [invideo](https://www.g2.com/products/invideo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (172 reviews) - [Animaker](https://www.g2.com/products/animaker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1037 reviews) - [VEGAS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/vegas-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (107 reviews) - [WeVideo](https://www.g2.com/products/wevideo/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (95 reviews) --- ## 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." ### OpenShot Video Editor - Title: [Which other software can I use for video editing since we would like to integrate this tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/11915-which-other-software-can-i-use-for-video-editing-since-we-would-like-to-integrate-this-tool) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." ### Adobe Premiere Pro - Title: [What is Adobe Premiere Pro used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-adobe-premiere-pro-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "It's one of the best premium video editing software plus if you have the adobe collection, it can seamlessly integrate the After Effects custom animations to..." - Title: [I'm new to Adobe Premiere Pro and struggling with color grading. How can I get started with basic color correction?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-new-to-adobe-premiere-pro-and-struggling-with-color-grading-how-can-i-get-started-with-basic-color-correction) — 4 comments > **Top comment:** "You'll need to familiarize yourself with the Lumetri Color panel. With basic corrections, I like to work under the "Light" heading first. Adjust the exposure..." - Title: [How is the best way to render a video with the minimum loss of quality and time?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24044-how-is-the-best-way-to-render-a-video-with-the-minimum-loss-of-quality-and-time) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It sounds like you're battling with inadequate hardware, and you won't improve render times significantly without upgrading. Rendering video uses a lot of..." - Title: [Why not combine After Effect into same software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-not-combine-after-effect-into-same-software) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "That’s a great question which would be a great change. But I think at the moment they probably haven’t developed an array between the two softwares to allow..." - Title: [How can I color correct multiple footages at the same time?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16082-how-can-i-color-correct-multiple-footages-at-the-same-time) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Color correct one individual clip, and then copy the effect from that clip (lumetri color or whatever color correction effect you are using). Then you can..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/davinci-resolve-vs-openshot-video-editor-vs-adobe-premiere-pro)