Final Cut Pro vs DaVinci Resolve
Verdict: Final Cut Pro wins for speed and the best Apple Silicon performance in editing. DaVinci Resolve wins for color grading, audio production, and all-in-one post-production workflows.
How we scored it
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Our methodology
Winner: Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro: 7.6/10
DaVinci Resolve: 7.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Final Cut Pro | DaVinci Resolve | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 one-time (+ 90-day trial) | Free / $295 one-time (Studio) |
| Platform | Mac only | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Apple Silicon performance | Best-in-class | Excellent but slower |
| Color grading | Good | Best-in-class |
| Audio (DAW) | Basic | Fairlight (full DAW) |
| ProRes RAW native | Yes | Studio only |
Final Cut Pro
What works
- Fastest Apple Silicon performance in any video editor
- Native ProRes RAW support
- Intuitive Magnetic Timeline for fast editing
What doesn't
- Mac only — no Windows or Linux version
- Magnetic Timeline can frustrate track-based editors
- No audio production suite as strong as Fairlight
DaVinci Resolve
What works
- Free tier is a complete professional editor
- Best color grading in any NLE
- Fairlight DAW included — full audio production
What doesn't
- Slower export than Final Cut on Apple Silicon
- Steeper learning curve for the page-based interface
- Collaboration tools require Studio version ($295)
Bottom line
Our pick: Final Cut Pro. It edges out the alternative on fastest apple silicon performance in any video editor. That said, DaVinci Resolve still wins on free tier is a complete professional editor — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.
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