# DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot Video Editor vs iMovie Comparison

| | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | iMovie | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 220 | 31 | 569 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (80.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (77.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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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)

### OpenShot Video Editor

Pros:
- Intuitive Interface (2 reviews)
- Content Management (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Rendering (2 reviews)
- Feature Limitations (1 reviews)

### iMovie

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Video Editing (8 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Deficiency (4 reviews)
- Feature Limitations (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | iMovie | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (182 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | 8.4 (516 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (184 reviews) | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 8.9 (522 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (63 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (140 reviews) | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (341 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (175 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 7.6 (516 reviews) | 

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## 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

### iMovie

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Video Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **DaVinci Resolve** | 8.7/10 | 60 |
| **OpenShot Video Editor** | N/A | N/A |
| **iMovie** | 7.7/10 | 221 |

#### Editing

| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | iMovie | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Mixing** | 8.9 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (190 reviews) | 
| **Transcription** | 7.7 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (107 reviews) | 
| **Text Animation** | 8.7 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (185 reviews) | 
| **Time Mapping** | 8.6 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (150 reviews) | 
| **Overlays and Watermarks** | 9.2 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (170 reviews) | 
| **Clip Editing** | 9.3 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (215 reviews) | 
| **Titles and Captions** | 9.0 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (203 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | iMovie | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Operating System** | 9.1 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (180 reviews) | 
| **Format Compatibility** | 9.2 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (186 reviews) | 
| **Team Review** | 8.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (109 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | iMovie | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 4.7 (15 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Editing

| Feature | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | iMovie | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing)





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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | DaVinci Resolve | OpenShot Video Editor | iMovie | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 80.3% | 77.4% | 72.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 16.0% | 22.6% | 19.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.8% | 0% | 8.7% | 

### 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%

#### iMovie

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.3%
- **Higher Education:** 5.5%
- **Entertainment:** 5.1%
- **Education Management:** 4.9%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.9%
- **Media Production:** 4.2%
- **Computer Software:** 3.9%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 3.4%
- **Design:** 3.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 53.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to DaVinci Resolve

- [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1715 reviews)
- [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1664 reviews)
- [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [Final Cut Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/final-cut-pro-x/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (374 reviews)
- [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)
- [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 (1715 reviews)
- [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1664 reviews)
- [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 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 (50 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 (316 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 (374 reviews)
- [Adobe Premiere Rush](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-rush/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (90 reviews)

### Alternatives to iMovie

- [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1715 reviews)
- [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1664 reviews)
- [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [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)
- [Animoto](https://www.g2.com/products/animoto/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (94 reviews)
- [WeVideo](https://www.g2.com/products/wevideo/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [Adobe Premiere Rush](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-rush/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (90 reviews)
- [PowerDirector](https://www.g2.com/products/powerdirector/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (57 reviews)
- [screenflow](https://www.g2.com/products/screenflow/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (56 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."

### 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."

### iMovie

- Title: [How to put text in image](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16132-how-to-put-text-in-image) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can go to Titles at the top bar of iMovie and select one of those to put text over an image. Otherwise, you can create text in an image in Canva or..."
- Title: [Is iMovie a paid app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-imovie-a-paid-app) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "iMovie is free for Mac Users."
- Title: [Is iMovie completely free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-imovie-completely-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. It is downloadable from the apple App Store "
- Title: [What does the iMovie app do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-the-imovie-app-do) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "I movie helps you edit sound and video quickly. Non-linear. "
- Title: [¿What do yo use imovie for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33633-what-do-yo-use-imovie-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "iMovie is used as the primary video editor for our daily devotions published on our YouTube channel."

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