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At a Glance
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Star Rating
(1,628)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Star Rating
(202)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DaVinci Resolve
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Adobe Premiere Pro excels in "Clip Editing" with a score of 9.6, making it a favorite for those who prioritize detailed editing capabilities. In contrast, DaVinci Resolve, while still strong, scores slightly lower at 9.1, indicating that Premiere Pro may offer a more refined experience in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Premiere Pro's "Audio Mixing" feature is highly rated at 8.7, providing a robust set of tools for sound editing. DaVinci Resolve, however, scores slightly higher at 8.8, suggesting it may offer more advanced audio capabilities that some users find beneficial.
  • G2 users highlight that Adobe Premiere Pro's "Titles and Captions" feature is rated at 9.1, which is particularly useful for content creators focused on accessibility and engagement. DaVinci Resolve's score of 8.8 indicates it is still effective but may not provide the same level of ease or options as Premiere Pro.
  • Users on G2 report that DaVinci Resolve shines in "Format Compatibility" with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for those working with diverse media formats. Adobe Premiere Pro, while also strong at 8.9, may not support as wide a range of formats as Resolve.
  • Reviewers mention that DaVinci Resolve's "Generative AI" features, particularly in "AI Text Generation" and "AI Text-to-Speech," are rated higher than Adobe Premiere Pro, with scores of 8.3 and 7.5 respectively. This suggests that users looking for innovative AI tools may find Resolve more appealing.
  • Users say that Adobe Premiere Pro has a slight edge in "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.0 compared to DaVinci Resolve's 7.8. This indicates that Premiere Pro may be more user-friendly for beginners, while Resolve might require a steeper learning curve.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Premiere Pro
No pricing available
DaVinci Resolve
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Premiere Pro
No trial information available
DaVinci Resolve
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,396
9.3
167
Ease of Use
8.0
1,402
7.8
169
Ease of Setup
8.4
237
8.4
31
Ease of Admin
8.4
161
8.0
18
Quality of Support
8.1
1,186
8.2
130
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
154
8.9
15
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,370
9.5
161
Features by Category
8.5
154
8.5
45
Editing
8.7
151
8.9
44
8.5
133
7.8
26
8.3
143
8.4
43
8.6
143
8.5
36
8.9
139
9.2
38
9.6
150
9.2
45
9.0
147
8.9
43
Platform
8.7
143
9.1
43
8.9
147
9.1
43
8.2
122
8.6
30
Generative AI
7.4
51
8.3
8
6.4
51
7.7
8
Agentic AI - Video Editing
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro has no unique categories
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
65.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.5%
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Media Production
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
9.9%
Entertainment
5.2%
Design
5.2%
Graphic Design
4.4%
Other
63.9%
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Media Production
21.2%
Marketing and Advertising
12.1%
Entertainment
8.6%
Motion Pictures and Film
8.1%
Computer Software
5.6%
Other
44.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nate P.
NP
Nate P.
Verified User in Sporting Goods

Like many in my field, after years of using FCP, I made the switch to Adobe Premiere Pro when Apple abandoned the familiar Final Cut 7 architecture for the new and shiny Final Cut X. I tried FCX for about a year with varying levels of frustration, but...

Most Helpful Critical Review
DC
Devin C.
Verified User in Entertainment

Over the past couple of years, the performance of Premiere has been less than ideal. It's more taxing on the performance of my editing machine than other softwares, and seemingly experiencing more and more bugs. The frequent and automated updates are beyond...

DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Akia R.
AR
Akia R.
Verified User in Computer Games

The interface is quite modern. It takes some getting used to, but once you know your way around, it becomes a breeze. There are a lot of features to play around with in Resolve, so you should have fun tinkering with various aspects of your video. I also...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Josiah S.
JS
Josiah S.
Verified User in Media Production

There are several bugs but I'll mainly focus on this one in particular. My computer has no spec issues, and runs every single other video editing software in existence with perfect precision and speed. Davinci Resolve, on the other hand, crashes and closes...

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DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve Alternatives
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Discussions
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro Discussions
How can I color correct multiple footages at the same time?
4 comments
23
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...Read more
Why not combine After Effect into same software?
4 comments
Shawn S.
SS
One main reason is that they technically use two different render engines. While the idea makes complete sense to have them under the same roof, it would be...Read more
How is the best way to render a video with the minimum loss of quality and time?
4 comments
Alan G.
AG
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...Read more
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve Discussions
Is DaVinci Resolve really free?
2 comments
KF
Certainly! Please provide the text in the Unknown Language that you would like me to translate into English.Read more
why has davinci resolve 16 got so many problems? is it in the Hope's users will upgrade?
1 comment
Luis Enrique R.
LR
I think it's mainly because their main product it's not video editor, but color correction and around that, they built a capable video editor that perhaps,...Read more
he been dancing on that nigga like he mean it bro just tryna make some money plox lmao hehehe i do love kid so much oh wow oh wow oh wow oh wow
1 comment
Cassandra P.
CP
No, it is not a question.Read more