Microsoft Clipchamp vs DaVinci Resolve
Video Editing pricing comparison · 2026
Microsoft Clipchamp pricing ranges from $0–$11.99/month, while DaVinci Resolve ranges from $0–$295/month. These products use different pricing models (Per-seat subscription vs ), so a direct price comparison isn't meaningful — costs depend on usage volume and mix.
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Microsoft Clipchamp
Clipchamp is Microsoft's browser-based video editor, free for unlimited 1080p exports and
verified 9w ago
$144
$300
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve is free to use with no watermarks or time limits.
verified 4w ago
$144
$300
Annual license estimate
DaVinci
costs
$144
less than
Microsoft
· 25 seats where applicable
Cheapest
$0
Spread
100%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
List price × seats. Click a tier below to lock it.
Premium
$144/yr
year 1 license · flat plan price
DaVinci Resolve (Free)
$0/yr
year 1 license · $0/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
No Vendr data
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Not in Vendr's deal flow
Median annual
$300/yr
Vendr · n=134
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Sources & confidence
Every dollar amount and contract clause below traces back to a sourced fact. We don't manufacture composite scores.
Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources
8 sourced facts
4 hidden-cost · 2 contract · 2 review platforms
Last verified
2mo ago
Confidence
Limited confidence
Sources
15 sourced facts
11 hidden-cost · 1 contract · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified
1mo ago
Confidence
Medium confidence
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Plans at a glance
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Contract terms
The fine print, surfaced. Green = buyer-friendly. Each clause backed by a quoted source.
Microsoft
DaVinci
Auto-renewal
Yes
✓
No
Cancellation
typically 60 to 90 days before the expiry date, sometimes 120 days
—
Commitment
✓
monthly and annual commitment terms, with monthly terms priced at a 20% premium
None - one-time purchase for Studio
Price escalation
—
No subscription pricing; Studio upgrades between major versions may require repurchase, though users are not obligated to upgrade
Can downgrade
—
✓
Yes
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What users say
Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.
User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
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License cost is computed from publicly listed plans (real math, list price × seats).
Median annual cost is from Vendr's deal flow when available — see source badges.
Hidden costs and contract terms each cite their own sources. We do not invent composite scores.
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Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | Microsoft Clipchamp | DaVinci Resolve |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free /month | Free /month |
| Premium | $11.99 /month | Custom |
| DaVinci Resolve for iPad (Free) | — | Free /month |
| DaVinci Resolve Studio for iPad | — | Custom |
Contract Terms
| Term | Microsoft Clipchamp | DaVinci Resolve |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-renewal | Yes | No |
| Cancellation | typically 60 to 90 days before the expiry date, sometimes 120 days | — |
| Minimum commitment | monthly and annual commitment terms, with monthly terms priced at a 20% premium | None - one-time purchase for Studio |
| Price escalation | — | No subscription pricing; Studio upgrades between major versions may require repurchase, though users are not obligated to upgrade |
| Can downgrade | — | Yes |