# Premiere Pro vs DaVinci Resolve

> DaVinci Resolve has a free version and a paid Studio. Premiere Pro is subscription only. Compare cost in rupees, captions and AI tools, checked 3 Nov 2026.
- **Author**: Marxx
- **Published**: 2026-11-12
- **Category**: Video editors
- **URL**: https://marxx.ai/library-compare/premiere-pro-vs-davinci-resolve

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Pick DaVinci Resolve to start at INR 0 and pay for Studio only if you need it. Pick Premiere Pro (now called Adobe Premiere) for a subscription with Adobe's tools and text-based editing.

## Side by side

| | DaVinci Resolve | Premiere Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. Studio: US$295 list, US$236 on sale until 20 Nov 2026. India: INR 31,980 list, INR 25,980 on sale, excl. GST | Subscription only. Adobe's India page shows INR 733.96 and INR 1,834.90 a month for the single app, incl. GST |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows, Linux | Desktop, plus a free app for iPhone and Android |
| Free option | Free version: 8-bit, up to 60 fps, up to UHD | 7-day trial on the single-app plan |
| Auto captions | Studio only. Manual subtitles are free | Speech to Text, then Create captions |
| Silence removal | Studio only (IntelliCut) | Text-Based Editing deletes pauses and filler words |
| Auto reframe | Smart Reframe, Studio only | Sequence > Auto Reframe Sequence |

Prices are from [Blackmagic's India page](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/in/products/davinciresolve) and [Adobe's Premiere page](https://www.adobe.com/in/products/premiere.html), checked 3 Nov 2026. Adobe's page gives two single-app prices, so read the live plan card before you buy.

## Three differences that matter

- **How you pay.** Resolve Studio is one listed price, and the pages we read mention no subscription. Premiere has no one-time licence.
- **Where the AI tools sit.** Resolve keeps auto subtitles, IntelliCut, Smart Reframe and Voice Isolation in Studio. Premiere includes Text-Based Editing with your subscription.
- **One app or many.** Resolve edits, grades, adds effects and mixes audio in one app. Premiere pairs with Adobe's other apps on Creative Cloud Pro.

## A worked example

Say you edit for 3 years.

- Resolve free: INR 0.
- Resolve Studio at list: INR 31,980, excl. GST. The pages we read mention no yearly fee.
- Premiere at INR 733.96 a month: INR 733.96 x 36 = about INR 26,423, incl. GST.
- Premiere at INR 1,834.90 a month: INR 1,834.90 x 36 = about INR 66,056, incl. GST.

Adobe shows both figures, so confirm which one applies. Add GST to Blackmagic's price before you compare.

## Which to pick

- **Lowest cost:** DaVinci Resolve free.
- **Auto captions and silence cuts without Adobe:** DaVinci Resolve Studio.
- **Adobe's other apps, plus a free phone app:** Premiere Pro.

## Where Marxx fits

[Marxx's AI video editor](/features/ai-video-editor) runs in the browser and exports an editable timeline for Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Plans start at $9 a month at launch prices (checked 3 Nov 2026). We make Marxx.

## FAQ

### Is DaVinci Resolve really free?

Yes. The free version edits, grades and mixes audio at up to 60 fps and UHD. Studio adds Neural Engine tools, text-based editing and more.

### Does Premiere Pro have a free plan?

No. It has a 7-day trial on the single-app plan. Adobe's Premiere mobile app is free.

### Which is better for Reels ads?

Both can export H.264 MP4 files, the codec Meta's ad specs ask for. Compare [Premiere Pro vs Final Cut Pro](/compare/premiere-pro-vs-final-cut-pro) or see [the best AI video editors for ads](/best/best-ai-video-editors-for-ads) for faster edits.

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