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description: Compare iMovie vs DaVinci Resolve to learn about each of the product's price, benefits and disadvantages. Choose the best software for your business in Australia.
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# Compare iMovie vs DaVinci Resolve

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> Detailed comparison between iMovie and DaVinci Resolve. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | iMovie | DaVinci Resolve |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 428 | 267 |
| **Starting Price** | - | USD 295.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | - |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
| **Training** | - | Videos |

## Best for

### iMovie

Designed for corporate businesses and students, it is a video making platform that helps create, edit and share videos across online platforms.

### DaVinci Resolve

Designed to assist editors, assistants, VFX artists, and colorists to manage post-production processes for feature films, television shows, and commercials.

## Key features

### iMovie

- Customizable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Drag & Drop
- File Transfer
- Image Editing
- Image Library
- Media Library
- Multimedia Support
- Social Sharing
- Templates
- Text Editing
- Text Overlay
- Video Editing
- Video Management

### DaVinci Resolve

- 3D Video Editing
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Collaboration Tools
- Color Grading
- Content Management
- Data Import/Export
- Drag & Drop
- Image Editing
- Media Library
- Multimedia Support
- Speed Adjustment
- Text Editing
- Text Overlay
- Video Editing

## Links

- [View iMovie Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/207187/imovie)
- [View DaVinci Resolve Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/209733/davinci-resolve)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/207187/209733/imovie/vs/davinci-resolve)

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