80
Michael Muchmore
PCMag
“We find the program overwhelmingly successful in combining video editing, motion graphics, color coding, and audio production modules with some innovative tools”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Extensive editing tools
- Clear interface
- Motion graphics support
- Fast render performance
- Free app with no subscription
- Node-based workflow versatility
Points of Contention
- Requires powerful hardware
- Steep learning curve
- Export limited to 4K and 60fps
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 2 critics90 Steve Paris 2 reviews · avg TechRadar “But Resolve bucks the trend, and remains a bright beacon of hope in a dystopian subscription landscape.”
Steve Paris 2 reviews · avg
TechRadar
“But Resolve bucks the trend, and remains a bright beacon of hope in a dystopian subscription landscape.”
All 2 Steve Paris reviews, aggregated above
90
DaVinci Resolve 21 (2026
“But Resolve bucks the trend, and remains a bright beacon of hope in a dystopian subscription landscape.”
90
I love DaVinci Resolve Studio 21 for pro-grade video editing — but the AI tools left me amazed and terrified in equal measure
“These tools are definitely worth checking out if you need to fix some clips and have no alternatives.”
