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DaVinci Resolve vs Gravity Sketch

DaVinci Resolve logo

DaVinci Resolve

Software

Professional video editing, color correction, visual effects and audio post production

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gravity Sketch logo

Gravity Sketch

Software

VR 3D design tool

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DaVinci Resolve free version limits noise reduction to CPU-only processing, significantly slower than Studio's GPU acceleration; Gravity Sketch free plan limited to 150MB cloud storage and 3 simultaneous users per room
  • They diverge on capability: DaVinci Resolve covers Multi-user collaboration, Gravity Sketch covers VR design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DaVinci Resolve and Gravity Sketch actually diverge.

Attributes where DaVinci Resolve and Gravity Sketch differ
AttributeDaVinci ResolveGravity Sketch
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxVR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web)
Founded20082014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in DaVinci Resolve

  • Multi-user collaboration
  • 8K editing
  • Color correction
  • Visual effects
  • Motion graphics
  • Audio post production
  • Fairlight audio
  • Fusion VFX

Only in Gravity Sketch

  • VR design
  • Desktop app
  • Surface modeling
  • Collaboration
  • Import/export
  • Presentation mode
  • Rhino
  • Alias

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

DaVinci Resolve

  • Professional video editingnot Gravity Sketch
  • Color gradingnot Gravity Sketch
  • Visual effectsnot Gravity Sketch
  • Audio post productionnot Gravity Sketch
  • Film productionnot Gravity Sketch

Gravity Sketch

  • Spatial 3D design and conceptualisation in VRnot DaVinci Resolve
  • Collaborative product design sessionsnot DaVinci Resolve
  • Conceptual model generationnot DaVinci Resolve
  • Engineering and design team collaboration in immersive environmentnot DaVinci Resolve

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

DaVinci Resolve

  • Free version limits noise reduction to CPU-only processing, significantly slower than Studio's GPU acceleration
  • Free version caps export resolution at 4K without 8K support
  • No multi-GPU support in free version, limiting rendering speed on powerful workstations
  • AI tools and features like Super Scale AI only available in $295 Studio version
  • Users report random issues requiring restart suggesting architectural stability concerns

Gravity Sketch

  • Free plan limited to 150MB cloud storage and 3 simultaneous users per room
  • File format support limited to OBJ and STL on free plan; other formats require paid plan
  • Evaluation tools (surface contours, viewpoints, section tool) not available on free tier
  • VR access requires Meta Quest, Steam, or web app; limited to specific platforms
  • Data localisation only available on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

DaVinci Resolve

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Professional editing tools
    • Color correction
    • Visual effects
  • Studio$295/one-time
    • All free features
    • AI tools and Super Scale AI
    • 8K editing support

Gravity Sketch

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Gravity Sketch review.

Which should you pick?

Choose DaVinci Resolve if

  • You need multi-user collaboration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want 8k editing.
DaVinci Resolve review

Choose Gravity Sketch if

  • You need vr design.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web).
  • You also want desktop app.
Gravity Sketch review

Questions people ask

Is DaVinci Resolve or Gravity Sketch better?
Neither clearly leads. DaVinci Resolve starts at Free and Gravity Sketch at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DaVinci Resolve or Gravity Sketch?
DaVinci Resolve starts at Free and Gravity Sketch at Free.
Does DaVinci Resolve or Gravity Sketch run on more platforms?
DaVinci Resolve runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Gravity Sketch runs on VR (Meta Quest, Steam, Web).
Can I use DaVinci Resolve for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is DaVinci Resolve best used for?
DaVinci Resolve is most often used for professional video editing, color grading, visual effects, audio post production. Of those, professional video editing and color grading are not what Gravity Sketch is typically brought in for.
What can DaVinci Resolve do that Gravity Sketch cannot?
DaVinci Resolve covers Multi-user collaboration, 8K editing, Color correction, Visual effects. Gravity Sketch covers VR design, Desktop app, Surface modeling, Collaboration. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

DaVinci Resolve: What is the pricing for DaVinci Resolve?

DaVinci Resolve has a completely free version with professional editing tools and no watermark. DaVinci Resolve Studio adds AI-powered features, 8K support, and multi-user collaboration as a one-time $295 purchase.

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DaVinci Resolve: What features are only in DaVinci Resolve Studio?

Studio version adds AI tools like Super Scale AI, noise reduction with GPU acceleration, 8K editing support, HDR color grading, multi-user collaboration, and advanced codec support.

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DaVinci Resolve: What are the hardware requirements for DaVinci Resolve?

For optimal performance with modern RAW footage, an NVMe SSD is required for cache and scratch files. Multi-GPU configurations benefit only specific effects workloads, while most users achieve better performance with a single high-VRAM GPU.

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