Edit multitrack video with proxies, subtitles and colour correction.
Free open-source desktop editor · local storage and hardware.
Video, audio & media
DaVinci Resolve (free)
Free optionLocal
Edit video timelines, colour-grade footage and mix audio.
What you can use it for
Edit video timelines, colour-grade footage and mix audio.
- Edit video timelines, colour-grade footage and mix audio.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes
Edit multi-track video timelines, grade cinematic color, composite visual effects and master audio with DaVinci Resolve (free) instead of costly recurring VEGAS Pro subscriptions.
Before you switch
Studio-only AI, effects and some codec support are excluded. GPU needs can be substantial; supported codecs differ by operating system.
Alternatives to these paid apps
Each comparison covers the workflow described above, rather than every paid feature.
