DaVinci Resolve vs Houdini

DaVinci Resolve plans

• DaVinci ResolvePriced on request
• DaVinci Resolve—
• DaVinci Resolve Studio$295, paid once
• DaVinci Resolve FreeFree

Houdini plans

• Houdini Core — Workstation perpetual$1,995 a month
• Houdini Core — Annual Upgrade Plan, workstation$1,095 a year
• Houdini Core — Local Access perpetual$2,995 a month
• Houdini Core — Annual Upgrade Plan, local access$1,639 a year
• Houdini Core — Annual rental, workstation$1,475 a year
• Houdini Core — Annual rental, local access$2,195 a year

Pick DaVinci Resolve if…

DaVinci Resolve may suit people who need video editing alongside color, effects, motion graphics and audio workflows. The free version fits users whose resolution and frame-rate needs stay within Ultra HD and 60 fps.

Pick Houdini if…

Houdini suits 3D artists and technical teams working in areas such as film, games, motion graphics, or synthetic data. Apprentice is an option for non-commercial learning and personal projects, with render limits to consider.