DRS Nova vs Filmworkz Phoenix
DRS Nova
mtifilm.comFilmworkz Phoenix
filmworkz.comSide by side
| Figure | DRS Nova | Filmworkz Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $241.67/mo | $239/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · AI Video Restoration Software | 8.8 (#3) | 8.0 (#10) |
| Intended users | MTI Film describes its restoration and workflow software as used by studios, productions, post houses, and film archives around the globe. | Filmworkz identifies film archives, post-production facilities, restoration specialists, broadcasters, studios and independent restoration artists as Phoenix users. |
| Support | Paid support is provided by email and an MTI Film support forum with a stated response time of 24 hours or sooner. | Filmworkz offers Juno for help, documentation, downloads and support tickets, and says Juno is available 24/7. |
| Trial | The maker offers a free 30-day trial and says no credit card is needed. | The Phoenix page offers a 3-day free trial of Phoenix Ultimate. |
Plans
DRS Nova
- Monthly$1,295 a month
- Annual upgrades & support — multi-seat license$2,900 a year
- Annual upgrades & support — single license$3,500 a year
- Permanent$14,750, paid once
Filmworkz Phoenix
- PHOENIX CORE$239 a month
- PHOENIX film$419 a month
- PHOENIX video$479 a month
- PHOENIX ultimate$599 a month
In their own words
Filmworkz Phoenix
Filmworkz Phoenix is a Windows application for restoring, enhancing, grading, and mastering film and video. It combines film and video restoration with Nucoda color grading in one workflow. DVO tools remove dirt, scratches, flicker, and noise, and can stabilize or enhance footage while preserving the source material. A multi-layer timeline handles mixed film and video with multiple video and audio tracks. Phoenix provides unlimited color layers, HDR grading, ACES workflows, and Dolby Vision mastering. Listed formats include DPX, TIFF, EXR, DNxHR, H.264, MP4, Apple ProRes, ProRes RAW, RED, and Sony RAW, with AAF or MXF export workflows. It supports Tangent Elements and Arc control surfaces, the Precision panel, OFX effects such as BorisFX, and timeline exports to Loki Render. Subscriptions license one instance on a single machine, with transfers through License Manager. License Manager can create licenses for offline machines. Plans are PHOENIX CORE at $239 a month, PHOENIX film at $419 a month, PHOENIX video at $479 a month, and PHOENIX ultimate at $599 a month. Phoenix Ultimate has a 3-day free trial.