

This does mean it may be too complex for some, but does prove its worth as the best free alternative to Premiere Pro.ĬyberLink PowerDirector (opens in new tab) is aimed at a prosumer market: it’s neither for complete novices nor full-time professional editors, but is a solid Premiere Pro alternative for those in between. Resolve is one of the most in-depth video editing programs available, so it is targeted at professionals rather than newcomers. A premium version - DaVinci Resolve Studio - is available and includes features such as a neural engine, stereoscopic 3D tools, and advanced HDR grading. The standard version, which has all the main features, is completely free. With multi-user online collaboration, various team members can work on their aspects of a project simultaneously. Rather than editing in one program and sending the project to a separate VFX software or audio editing app, the whole post-production process is contained in one app. The tool has separate workspaces for editing, color, audio, and visual effects, each with in-depth features allowing a deep level of control, making it a clear alternative to Premiere Pro. The only downside is so much power leads to a complex interface." It puts a lot of competing software to shame.

It’s incredibly powerful, it’s updated regularly, and to top it all, it’s free. In our hands-on review, we said "DaVinci Resolve is a tough app to beat.
