Side-by-side comparison · Video & Audio

DaVinci Resolve vs Wan

Everything that matters when choosing between them, in one place: our rating, what each can do, what they cost, and the trade-offs.

Best overall

DaVinci Resolve

4.3

From $295 one-off (shown discounted to $236 when checked)

Details Visit

Wan

4.0

From $0

Details Visit

Comparing 2 tools. Add one more if you like.

At a glance

DaVinci Resolve4.3

Best overallBest value

Pick it if: In-house video producers, agencies and business owners who edit regularly and want pro results without a monthly fee.

Wan4.0

Easiest to use

Pick it if: Creators and marketers who want long AI clips on a small budget, and developers who want open video models.

Overview

Attribute	DaVinci Resolve	Wan
In one line	Pro video editing, colour and audio in one app, with a full-featured free version.	Alibaba's AI video maker: 30-second clips with sound from a prompt, photos or files.
Pricing model	Freemium	Freemium
Starting price	$295 one-off (shown discounted to $236 when checked)	$0
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Works with Claude Code	Yes	Yes

Rating breakdown

Our scores out of 5. The higher bar in each row is highlighted.

Attribute	DaVinci Resolve	Wan
Overall rating	4.3Winner	4.0
Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it.	2.5	4.0
FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together.	5.0	4.0
Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them.	5.0	4.0
Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan.	5.0	4.5
Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over.	4.0	3.5

Feature comparison

A tick means it does this today. A dash means we haven't checked.

Attribute	DaVinci Resolve	Wan
Access & platform
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Mobile app	Yes	Yes
Desktop app	Yes	No
Browser extension	No	No
API access	Yes	Yes
Teams & business
Team workspace	Yes	No
Enterprise plan or SSO	–	Yes
Connects to other apps	–	No
Open source or self-hosted	No	Yes
AI abilities
Works with your files	Yes	Yes
Understands images	Yes	Yes
Makes images	No	Yes
Makes video	–	Yes
Writes code	No	No
Runs agents or automations	–	No
Learns your brand or style	–	–
Works in many languages	Yes	Yes
Capabilities score	8/ 17	10/ 17

Pricing

Plans as listed on each vendor's site when we last checked. Confirm before you buy.

Attribute	DaVinci Resolve	Wan
Plans	DaVinci ResolveOur pick Free Most businesses and anyone learning to edit.	Free $0 Trying it.
	DaVinci Resolve Studio $295 one-off (shown discounted to $236 when checked) Regular editors who want the AI tools and higher-end output.	ProOur pick $10/mo, or $5/mo billed yearly Regular social and ad clips.
		Premium $40/mo, or $20/mo billed yearly Heavy users.
		API Pay per second through Alibaba Cloud Developers.
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.	Pro on yearly billing is cheap enough to try for a year, but start with the free credits because the first payment isn't refundable. Premium is for people making dozens of clips a week.

Key features

Attribute	DaVinci Resolve	Wan
Standout features	Edit, colour, effects and audio in one app Colour grading AI Neural Engine (Studio) Text-based editing and IntelliSearch Voice Isolation Collaboration	30-second clips Many references Edit by describing Canvas and timeline Open source models App, CLI and API

Pros and cons

Attribute	DaVinci Resolve	Wan
Pros	The free version is a full professional editor Studio is a one-off price with free upgrades, no subscription Best-in-class colour grading Editing, effects and audio in a single app Scripting API for automating tasks	Long 30-second clips with sound Very low price on yearly billing Older models are open source App, CLI and API
Cons	Steep learning curve for non-editors Needs a powerful computer and graphics card Many AI tools are Studio-only Can crash or slow down on older hardware or with long timelines	First month or year is non-refundable once activated Wan 3.0 itself isn't open source Website credits and API are billed separately Chinese owner, which some clients will query The app isn't available in every country

Who each one is for

Attribute	DaVinci Resolve	Wan
Best for	Brand films and product videos Colour grading and matching footage Cleaning up dialogue and mixing audio Long-form YouTube and training videos Editing without a subscription	Longer AI clips up to 30 seconds AI video on a tight budget Building a clip from several reference files Running open video models yourself
You'll find it used by	Video producers Agencies YouTubers Colourists In-house marketing teams	Content creators Marketers Developers Filmmakers

Questions people ask

Which is better, DaVinci Resolve or Wan?

DaVinci Resolve scores highest overall in our ratings (DaVinci Resolve 4.3/5 and Wan 4.0/5). DaVinci Resolve is best for brand films and product videos and colour grading and matching footage. Wan is best for Longer AI clips up to 30 seconds and AI video on a tight budget.

Which is cheaper, DaVinci Resolve or Wan?

DaVinci Resolve: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $295 one-off (shown discounted to $236 when checked). Wan: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $0.

Which is easier to use, DaVinci Resolve or Wan?

Wan rates highest for ease of use in our scores. Creators and marketers who want long AI clips on a small budget, and developers who want open video models.

Ratings are our own, from using each tool, across ease of use, features, output quality, value for money, speed & reliability.

Swap in another tool

More tools from Video & Audio in the library.