DaVinci Resolve vs Pixelmator Pro: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

DaVinci Resolve

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

Pixelmator Pro

Subscription (yearly) plan

$129

a year for 10 people · $10.75 a month

10 peopleDaVinci ResolvePixelmator Pro
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionSubscription (yearly)
Vendor price$129 per year
Monthly cost$10.75
Annual cost$129
Per user / year$12.90
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planYesNo free plan listed
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

DaVinci Resolve vs Pixelmator Pro: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

DaVinci Resolve

  • Collaborative project librariesProject libraries support real-time collaboration for local and remote teams.
  • Cut page for fast editsThe cut page is designed for quick turnaround on projects with tight deadlines.
  • Action-based editingEvery click on the cut page performs an editing action.
  • Clone palette backupThe clone palette verifies that all camera card data is copied during backup.
  • Native camera RAW supportEdit native RAW files from Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon and Sony at source resolution.
  • Free version Ultra HDThe free version handles most 8-bit formats up to 60fps and Ultra HD resolution.
  • Fairlight Audio CoreFairlight audio handles up to 2,000 tracks with realtime effects, EQ and dynamics.
  • DaVinci AI Neural EngineAI tools automate complex, repetitive and time-consuming tasks.

Source:blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve ·

Pixelmator Pro

  • Stackable effectsCombine effects such as Blur, Distortion, Sharpen, Tile and Halftone.
  • Super ResolutionAutomatically upscales image resolution while keeping it sharp.
  • Subject maskingIsolate the subject or hide the background with an adjustable mask.
  • DebandSmooths gradients and removes compression artifacts while keeping detail.
  • Wide format supportOpens raster, vector, video and photo files, including 750+ RAW formats.
  • RAW layersAdd RAW photos as layers and edit them without converting.
  • Ready-made shapesAdd ready-to-use shapes and adjust their size, color and style.
  • Apple Pencil supportNative Apple Pencil support with pressure sensitivity.

Source:apple.com/pixelmator-pro ·

DaVinci Resolve vs Pixelmator Pro pricing questions

  1. How much do DaVinci Resolve and Pixelmator Pro cost?

    DaVinci Resolve paid plans start at $295 one-time purchase (DaVinci Resolve Studio). Pixelmator Pro paid plans start at $12.99 per month (Subscription (monthly)).

  2. Do DaVinci Resolve and Pixelmator Pro have a free plan?

    DaVinci Resolve lists a free plan; Pixelmator Pro does not list one on its official pricing.