In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Both have a free plan.
- CapCut also has a web and phone app.
Side by side
The details.
| CapCut | DaVinci Resolve 21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | ByteDance; US terms with TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC · China/US | Blackmagic Design · Australia |
| What it says it is | — | “Professional video editing, color correction, visual effects and audio post production all in a single application.” |
| Free plan | Yes'Free templates to start fast' and 'Basic editing tools'; AI credits not listed for Free | YesFree version of DaVinci Resolve; differences from Studio not recorded |
| Plans | Pro: $19.99 a monthUltra: $79 a monthTeams: $12.49 a month | DaVinci Resolve Studio: not in US$ |
| Runs on | desktop, iOS, Android, web | desktop |
| Latest update | — | — |
| Its terms | “We don't own your User Content.”Who owns what you make · CapCut Terms of Service | — |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · company-reported | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported |
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