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DaVinci Resolve Studio pricing (2026)
DaVinci Resolve Studio starts at $0/mo (DaVinci Resolve (free)) as checked on 2026-09-03, read from DaVinci Resolve Studio's own pricing page; 2 plans. Best for Colorists and color-grading-focused post-production workflows. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (DaVinci Resolve (free))
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR Yes
- Best for: Colorists and color-grading-focused post-production workflows; Editors seeking a professional no-subscription perpetual license; Independent filmmakers and studios needing VFX, audio, and color in one app; Teams doing multi-user collaborative grading via Blackmagic Cloud
As of · every figure below links to its source
DaVinci Resolve Studio plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DaVinci Resolve (free) | $0 | — | flat | Free version handles virtually all 8-bit video formats up to 60fps at Ultra HD 3840x2160, with full editing, color, Fusion VFX and Fairlight audio. Excludes the AI Neural Engine, many Resolve FX, HDR grading, and higher resolutions/frame rates. | blackmagicdesign.com |
| DaVinci Resolve Studio (one-time) | not priced monthly | — | flat | One-time perpetual license of $295 (no subscription, so monthlyUsd is null). Adds the DaVinci Neural Engine AI tools, dozens of additional Resolve FX, HDR grading, 10-bit video up to 120fps, higher resolutions, and collaborative workflow over the free version. | blackmagicdesign.com |
Last verified 2026-09-03. Official Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve product page fetched directly and verified June 2026: $295 one-time Studio license and a free base version. Re-verified 2026-09-03 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged.
Price changes
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Capabilities
Integrations: Fusion (node-based VFX), Fairlight (pro DAW), Blackmagic Cloud (remote collaboration), OpenFX plugins, Canon/Fujifilm/Nikon/Sony RAW, Final Cut Pro XML import/export, Avid AAF import, Premiere Pro project import.
Key features: Emmy award-winning color science with 32-bit float processing; Multi-page workflow: Cut, Edit, Color, Fusion, Fairlight, Deliver pages; DaVinci Neural Engine: IntelliSearch, CineFocus, face refinement, Voice Isolation (Studio only); Fairlight professional DAW with up to 2,000 real-time audio tracks; Node-based Fusion compositor for VFX and motion graphics; Blackmagic Cloud for real-time multi-user remote collaboration; Photo page for still image color grading (v21); 100+ GPU-accelerated ResolveFX plugins; Native RAW editing (Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony, BRAW).
Plan limits: Free version: 8-bit video only, up to 4K (3840x2160) at 60fps; Free version: no DaVinci Neural Engine AI tools; Free version: limited Resolve FX (Studio adds 90+ GPU-accelerated effects); Free version: no noise reduction, no HDR Vivid, no film grain tools; Studio license tied to single machine (dongle or node-locked activation).
Frequently asked questions
How much does DaVinci Resolve Studio cost?
DaVinci Resolve Studio starts at $0/mo (DaVinci Resolve (free)); it has 2 published plans. Verified 2026-09-03.
Does DaVinci Resolve Studio support HIPAA?
DaVinci Resolve Studio HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: Yes.
Does DaVinci Resolve Studio have a free plan?
DaVinci Resolve Studio free tier: Yes.
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