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DaVinci Resolve vs Hance

Both stand on video color grading software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

DaVinci Resolve

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

DaVinci Resolve covers a wide range of post-production work, with a free tier and a $295 Studio edition. Compare the resolution, frame-rate, and Studio feature limits against the needs of your projects.

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Hance

Free plan LinuxMac

Hance combines a command-line workflow with a browser editor and a substantial set of built-in looks. Its beta status, limited platform support, and one-file free-tier limit are important considerations.

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The facts

DaVinci ResolveHance
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Mac, WindowsLinux, Mac
Lowest paid planDaVinci Resolve Studio: $295, paid onceFree or on request
Plans published41
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteblackmagicdesign.comhance.video
On video color grading software#3 of 25#7 of 25

DaVinci Resolve: what it does well

  • Free version available for download.
  • Combines editing, color, effects, motion graphics, and audio.
  • Free version supports Ultra HD at up to 60 fps.
  • Studio supports resolutions up to 32K and 120 fps.
  • Fairlight handles up to 2,000 audio tracks.

What to know first

  • Studio costs $295 once.
  • Free version is limited to Ultra HD and 60 fps.
  • Studio is required for resolutions above Ultra HD.

Hance: what it does well

  • More than 40 built-in film-stock looks.
  • Browser editor previews effects in real time.
  • Processing stays local on the user's GPU.
  • Free plan includes all effects and H.264/H.265 export.

What to know first

  • Windows is not supported.
  • Linux is supported but lightly tested.
  • CLI requires FFmpeg on the user's PATH.
  • Free plan processes one file at a time.

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