Side-by-side comparison · Video & Audio
DaVinci Resolve vs Moises vs Riverside
Everything that matters when choosing between them, in one place: our rating, what each can do, what they cost, and the trade-offs.
Comparing 3 tools, the maximum.
At a glance
Pick it if: In-house video producers, agencies and business owners who edit regularly and want pro results without a monthly fee.
Pick it if: Musicians, music teachers and content creators who need to isolate or remove parts of a song.
Pick it if: Businesses running a podcast, interview series or webinar who want guests to sound and look professional without a studio.
Overview
| Attribute | DaVinci Resolve | Moises | Riverside |
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| In one line | Pro video editing, colour and audio in one app, with a full-featured free version. | Split any song into vocals, drums, bass and more, then slow it down and see the chords. | Records podcasts and video interviews remotely in studio quality, with AI editing. |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting price | $295 one-off (shown discounted to $236 when checked) | $5.99/mo | $29/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Works with Claude Code | Yes | No | No |
Rating breakdown
Our scores out of 5. The higher bar in each row is highlighted.
| Attribute | DaVinci Resolve | Moises | Riverside |
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| Overall rating | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it. | 2.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together. | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them. | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan. | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over. | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Feature comparison
A tick means it does this today. A dash means we haven't checked.
| Attribute | DaVinci Resolve | Moises | Riverside |
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| Access & platform | |||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes | No |
| Browser extension | No | No | No |
| API access | Yes | – | – |
| Teams & business | |||
| Team workspace | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise plan or SSO | – | – | Yes |
| Connects to other apps | – | Yes | Yes |
| Open source or self-hosted | No | No | No |
| AI abilities | |||
| Works with your files | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Understands images | Yes | No | – |
| Makes images | No | No | No |
| Makes video | – | No | No |
| Writes code | No | No | No |
| Runs agents or automations | – | No | Yes |
| Learns your brand or style | – | – | – |
| Works in many languages | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Capabilities score | 8/ 17 | 7/ 17 | 8/ 17 |
Pricing
Plans as listed on each vendor's site when we last checked. Confirm before you buy.
| Attribute | DaVinci Resolve | Moises | Riverside |
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| Plans | DaVinci ResolveOur pick Free Most businesses and anyone learning to edit. | Free Free Trying it on a few songs. | Free Free Trying it with a test episode. |
DaVinci Resolve Studio $295 one-off (shown discounted to $236 when checked) Regular editors who want the AI tools and higher-end output. | PremiumOur pick $5.99/mo, or $39.99/yr Musicians practising most days. | ProOur pick $29/mo, or $24/mo billed yearly A business running a regular podcast or interview series. | |
Pro $29.99/mo, or about $200/yr Producers and remixers who need the cleanest stems. | Grow $39/mo, or $34/mo billed yearly Teams recording several shows or long interviews. | ||
Webinar $99/mo, or $79/mo billed yearly Businesses that run webinars and live events. | |||
Business Custom Larger teams with several producers. | |||
| Which plan to pick | Start on the free version; it is not time-limited. Buy Studio once you find yourself wanting Magic Mask, text-based editing or vertical reframing, since it is a single payment with free upgrades. | Premium billed yearly is the sweet spot for practising: unlimited songs for about $3 a month. Only go Pro if you produce or remix and need Hi-Fi stems, separate drum parts or the plugin. App store prices can differ from the website. | Pro on yearly billing covers most company podcasts. Move to Grow only if you record more than about five hours a month, and to Webinar only if you host live events. |
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Questions people ask
Which is better, DaVinci Resolve, Moises or Riverside?
They tie on our overall rating (DaVinci Resolve 4.3/5, Moises 4.2/5 and Riverside 4.3/5). DaVinci Resolve is best for brand films and product videos and colour grading and matching footage. Moises is best for practising with the part you play muted and learning songs by ear. Riverside is best for company podcasts with remote guests and recording client or customer interviews.
Which is cheaper, DaVinci Resolve, Moises or Riverside?
DaVinci Resolve: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $295 one-off (shown discounted to $236 when checked). Moises: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $5.99/mo. Riverside: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $29/mo.
How we compare
Ratings are our own, from using each tool, across ease of use, features, output quality, value for money, speed & reliability.
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