The best DaVinci Resolve alternatives in 2026
DaVinci Resolve scores 9.3 and ranks #1 in Photo & Video. It's not for everyone: skip it if you want quick edits on a phone or a simple template-based editor. Here's every alternative we rank, and exactly where each one is stronger or weaker.
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- Fewer features -0.6
- Weaker design -0.4
Best for: Filmmakers who want cinema-style manual control on a phone, for free
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- Less private -2.4
- Worse value -1.4
- Better design +0.7
Best for: Photographers who shoot RAW and edit across phone, tablet and computer
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- Worse value -2.2
- Fewer features -0.8
- Better design +0.6
Best for: iPhone photographers who want manual control and natural-looking RAW files
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- Worse value -1.6
- Fewer features -0.9
- Better design +0.6
- Less private -0.4
Best for: Apple users who want quick, high-quality edits straight from the Photos app
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- Less private -1.8
- Fewer features -0.9
Best for: Photographers who want capable, ad-free editing on a phone at no cost
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- Worse value -1.4
- Fewer features -0.7
- Weaker design -0.6
Best for: Video creators who want a desktop-class timeline on an iPad, Mac or Android tablet
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- Fewer features -1.2
- Worse value -1.0
- Slower -0.6
- More private +0.4
Best for: Privacy-minded families moving off Google Photos or iCloud
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- Less private -4.2
- Worse value -2.6
- Fewer features -0.4
Best for: Creators making TikToks, Reels and Shorts who want speed over fine control
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- Less private -3.0
- Worse value -2.8
- Fewer features -1.6
- Slower -0.7
Best for: Photographers who want a consistent film look and a place to share it
Still deciding on DaVinci Resolve?Read our full review, pros and cons.