Final Cut Pro vs DaVinci Resolve

Final Cut Pro wins — Final Cut Pro wins for speed and the best Apple Silicon performance in editing

Scores: Final Cut Pro 7.6/10 · DaVinci Resolve 7.5/10

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.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Final Cut ProDaVinci Resolve
Price$299.99 one-time (+ 90-day trial)Free / $295 one-time (Studio)
PlatformMac onlyMac, Windows, Linux
Apple Silicon performanceBest-in-classExcellent but slower
Color gradingGoodBest-in-class
Audio (DAW)BasicFairlight (full DAW)
ProRes RAW nativeYesStudio 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.

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