Is DaVinci Resolve cheaper than Riverside Pro?

Yes. On their starting paid plans, DaVinci Resolve is about 100% cheaper than Riverside Pro — roughly $288 per seat per year.

Does Riverside Pro have a free plan?

Riverside Pro does not advertise an ongoing free tier as of pricing checked June 2026. Pricing starts at $24/mo Pro (billed yearly).

Yes — DaVinci Resolve's pricing page lists a free tier (Free). Limits apply; see source for current caps.

Pick Riverside Pro if you're podcasters and video interviewers. Pick DaVinci Resolve if you're pros and hobbyists wanting a free pro editor.

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pricing checked June 2026

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$24/mo

Studio-quality remote recording and AI-powered podcast/video editing.

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Pro-grade video editor — free

DaVinci Resolve is 100% cheaper than Riverside Pro on starting plans — roughly $24/mo · $288/yr per seat.

Formula: monthly = pricier − cheaper · percent = round((monthly / pricier) × 100) · annual = monthly × 12

Pick DaVinci Resolve if you're pros and hobbyists wanting a free pro editor. Pick Riverside Pro if you're podcasters and video interviewers.

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