Adobe Character Animator vs DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Character Animator
adobe.comDaVinci Resolve
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| Figure | Adobe Character Animator | DaVinci Resolve |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 4 |
| Spec score · Motion Tracking Software | 9.2 (#1) | 8.9 (#4) |
| Spec score · Multimedia Software | 9.0 (#3) | 8.7 (#7) |
| Cloud collaboration | No | Blackmagic Cloud can host and provide access to projects and media from anywhere. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Adobe Character Animator
- Character Animator StarterPrice not published
- Character Animator StarterPriced on request
- Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachersPriced on request
- Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachersPrice not published
- Creative Cloud Pro for teamsPrice not published
- Creative Cloud Pro for teamsPriced on request
- StarterFree
- Creative Cloud Pro annual billed monthly$34.99 a month
- Creative Cloud Pro$69.99 a month
DaVinci Resolve
- DaVinci ResolvePrice not published
- DaVinci ResolvePriced on request
- DaVinci Resolve Studio$295, paid once
- DaVinci Resolve FreeFree
In their own words
Adobe Character Animator
Adobe Character Animator has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve combines video editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, audio post, and photo editing in desktop software for Mac, Windows, and Linux. The free version supports editing and finishing at up to Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 and 60 fps. DaVinci Resolve Studio costs $295 once and supports up to 32K resolution and 120 fps. Studio also includes temporal and AI spatial noise reduction, more than 45 additional GPU- and CPU-accelerated Resolve FX, and Python and LUA scripting with developer APIs. AI tools include facial recognition, object detection, smart reframing, and speed warp retiming. Fairlight can handle up to 2,000 tracks with real-time effects, EQ, and dynamics processing. Blackmagic Cloud can host projects and media and provide access from anywhere. The software supports third-party Open FX and audio plugins, titles, and motion graphics templates, as well as major file formats and transfers between Final Cut Pro, Media Composer, and Premiere Pro. It works with direct-attached drives, NAS, and SAN systems.