# DaVinci Resolve, Pinnacle Studio vs iMovie Comparison | | DaVinci Resolve | Pinnacle Studio | iMovie | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 220 | 12 | 569 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (80.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (90.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.1% 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) ### Pinnacle Studio **Not enough data** ### iMovie Pros: - Ease of Use (9 reviews) - Video Editing (8 reviews) Cons: - Feature Deficiency (4 reviews) - Feature Limitations (4 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | DaVinci Resolve | Pinnacle Studio | iMovie | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (182 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.4 (516 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (184 reviews) | 9.0 (10 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) | 7.8 (9 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) | 7.7 (10 reviews) | 7.6 (516 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### DaVinci Resolve #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Pinnacle Studio #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### iMovie #### 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 | | **Pinnacle Studio** | N/A | N/A | | **iMovie** | 7.7/10 | 221 | #### Editing | Feature | DaVinci Resolve | Pinnacle Studio | 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 | Pinnacle Studio | 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 | Pinnacle Studio | 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 | Pinnacle Studio | 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) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | DaVinci Resolve | Pinnacle Studio | iMovie | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 80.3% | 90.9% | 72.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 16.0% | 0% | 19.3% | | **Enterprise** | 3.8% | 9.1% | 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% #### Pinnacle Studio - **Marketing and Advertising:** 18.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 18.2% - **Religious Institutions:** 9.1% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 9.1% - **Photography:** 9.1% - **Online Media:** 9.1% - **Media Production:** 9.1% - **Internet:** 9.1% - **Consumer Goods:** 9.1% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to DaVinci Resolve - [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1714 reviews) - [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1666 reviews) - [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (601 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 (317 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 Pinnacle Studio - [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (601 reviews) - [VEGAS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/vegas-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (107 reviews) - [Premiere Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/premiere-elements/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (52 reviews) - [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1666 reviews) - [Movavi Video Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/movavi-movavi-video-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (416 reviews) - [Final Cut Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/final-cut-pro-x/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (374 reviews) - [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1714 reviews) - [AI Studios](https://www.g2.com/products/ai-studios/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1040 reviews) - [Animaker](https://www.g2.com/products/animaker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1051 reviews) - [Dropbox](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (31358 reviews) ### Alternatives to iMovie - [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1714 reviews) - [Adobe Premiere Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-premiere-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1666 reviews) - [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (601 reviews) - [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (317 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) --- ## 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." ### Pinnacle Studio No discussions available for this product. ### 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." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/davinci-resolve-vs-pinnacle-studio-vs-imovie)