--- description: Learn how DaVinci Resolve can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: DaVinci Resolve Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Video Editing Software](/directory/1385/video-editing/software) > [DaVinci Resolve](/software/2026463/davinci-resolve) # DaVinci Resolve Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2026463/davinci-resolve Page: 1 / 12\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2026463/davinci-resolve?page=2) > DaVinci Resolve is a video editing software that helps editors, colorists, and VFX artists collaborate on post-production processes, such as 8K editing, color correction, and audio editing. The source tape tool lets staff members review, select, and add shots from multiple clips into a single tape. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 266 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 266 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Blackmagic Design ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$295,00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: DaVinci Resolve is available across two pricing tiers, outlined below. DaVinci Resolve: it is available for free. DaVinci Resolve Studio: it is available at $357.01. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Australia, India ## Features - 3D Video Editing - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Animations & Transitions - Audio Capture - Audio Mixing - Brand Overlay - Collaboration Tools - Color Grading - Content Management - Data Import/Export - Drag & Drop - Image Editing - Media Library - Motion Tracking - Multimedia Support - Preview Functionality - Speed Adjustment - Split/Merge - Supports HD Resolution ## Integrations (1 total) - Frame.io ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Video Editing Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1385/video-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Aside from being free, DaVinci Resolve has all the features from Adobe and Final Cut that a beginner-to-intermediate user would want. I am still shocked it's free. DaVinci is one of the few software tools that I am genuinely happy to open and start using. > > **Cons**: Because it's free, there is no customer support. The forum and knowledge library ecosystem is dense though, and you should be able to get most questions answered easily. It's also a bit less user-friendly than other bigger name film editing tools. If you have experience using film editing software, the transition won't be too bad as it operates essentially the same as the others. If you have minimal or no experience and want to use DaVinci as a learning tool, it is going to be a harder (and entirely self-taught) transition. > > Extremely positive, to summarize it. DaVinci's editing tools are as simple or complex as you need them to be, with separate lighting, timeline, and FX suites. Transition and effect libraries have more than enough options. The exporting process deserves a shout out - it has prebuilt channel-specific export templates, i.e. "export for Vimeo," "export for Instagram," etc. The times when I have gotten stuck, I was able to figure it out searching online forums. I do have to point out, though, that figuring issues out for yourself would be much harder without a background in film editing. This will be a rough learning tool if you're new to film editing - not an impossible one, and definitely worth the money. But you have to be comfortable operating on your own. ----- ### "DaVinci Resolve, the all in one." — 4.0/5 > **Vladimir Azariel** | *02 February 2022* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: In davinci resolve it's much easier for me to implement all the functions that I need to edit or create a video. For example, whereas before I needed to "process" my video into montage, editing, colorization, and special effects creation using different programs, with DaVinci Resolve it's as easy as flicking from one tab to another. Not long ago I made a 3D title in DaVinci 50% faster than I did using 3 or more programs. > > **Cons**: To be honest, DaVinci is very close to being perfect, seriously, it even seems like such an unreal program because of the number of functions it implements. Perhaps sometimes this software is limited since it implements functions that should be dealt with one software at a time, but with time and discipline it's possible to perfectly master the virtues and the few defects that may arise. > > I started using DaVinci Resolve because I was starting to run out of space on my hard drive due to the storage being taken up by the software I was using and the size of the files they were creating. When I started using DaVinci Resolve I realized that I couldn't put it down again, and although I occasionally go back to using some software that I used in the past, it is true that DaVinci is superior in many aspects, and no, I am not exaggerating. It's easy to use, easy to implement and very, VERY cheap if you want to use the studio version, because yes, on top of everything, DaVinci has a very complete version that is FREE ----- ### "Good with color, bad to edit on." — 3.0/5 > **Kim** | *06 March 2023* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: The color functionally is great and I would recommend using this for color correction. > > **Cons**: The editing though is abysmal, and simple things like speed ramping and key frames is overly complicated. ----- ### "DaVinci Resolve: The Next Industry Standard" — 5.0/5 > **Jeremy** | *01 June 2022* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Firstly, the free version of DaVinci Resolve is so good, I would wager most amateur video editors would never need to upgrade to the Studio version. It's shocking that BlackMagic gives away an editor this good for free, and I would be surprised if DaVinci Resolve does not replace Adobe Premiere in the next 5-10 years. > > **Cons**: DaVinci Resolve has some quirks that take getting used to, especially when it comes to the animation workflow. This is a confusing interface where you hook up nodes in a nebulous flowchart that just does not make sense to a newcomer. > > I have been unhappy with Final Cut Pro and (especially) Premiere, so I was shocked when I downloaded DaVinci Resolve and it was so powerful\! And the Fairlight audio editor is light years beyond anything else in the industry, offering full multitrack mixing, output busses, and more. I cannot recommend this software enough. ----- ### "The simplest yet most powerful professional video edition software" — 4.0/5 > **Guillermo** | *29 September 2022* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: All in one. Easy to use, Intuitive, professional tools and effects, vast library of tutorial material on the web Up and running in hours. > > **Cons**: It is very difficult to me to find something that I dislike so far. > > I came across DaVinci Resolve in early 2020, during the pandemic. As an amateur musician and video editor I was able to produce very decent videos in less than a couple of days using phone video takes. The vast offer of tutorials and effects make it very easy to create nice results with minimum effort. Still use it. I don't regret have made the switch from Adobe to Davinci. ----- Page: 1 / 12\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2026463/davinci-resolve?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2026463/davinci-resolve) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data