I’m starting off with DaVinci Resolve because this is my absolute first choice for a free, incredibly powerful, and intuitive NLE. So, today we’re going to dive into all the choices you have on the market - their pros, cons, and price - so you can decide for yourself if you want to make the switch. Tons of creators are turning to these alternatives when looking for their preferred NLE. There are a plethora of choices out there that are either free to use or require an up-front cost. While Adobe may be the top choice of NLE for most indie filmmakers, DIY production houses, and beginners (and even the choice for large scale productions such as Gone Girl), the steep $50 per month subscription charge is enough to drive some people away from the highly-rated editing suite. Hesitant to throw down $50 a month to pay for an Adobe membership? Here are all the NLE alternatives that you have available to you - both free and paid.
