GIMP vs DaVinci Resolve
🏆 Our verdict
• DaVinci Resolve scores higher in our lab tests (90 vs 84).
Overall winner: DaVinci Resolve — but if price matters most, check the numbers below.
| GIMP |
DaVinci Resolve | |
|---|---|---|
| Editor's Score | 84/100 | 90/100 |
| User Rating | ||
| Summary | Free, open-source Photoshop alternative — capable but quirky | Hollywood-grade video editor — free version is shockingly complete |
| Type | Image editing | Video editing + color grading |
| Price | Free | Free (Studio $295 once) |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Learning curve | Steep UI | — |
| Best for | Budget photo editing | Video creators |
| Used by | — | Hollywood post houses |
| Extras | — | Fusion VFX, Fairlight audio |
| Full Review | Full Review |
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