

In this article, we'll take a look at 2 of the best freemium NLE offerings (DaVinci Resolve and HitFilm Express) and discuss which one might be right for you, specifically.

Programs like DaVinci Resolve and HitFilm, amongst others, which are completely free to download right now, are able to offer industry-level features that rival (and even beat, in some cases) the big players like Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro X and Avid.

While there are definitely some free NLEs out there that really aren't worth your time, the landscape has changed dramatically in the past few years in the "freemium NLE" market. This is where free editing software programs come in. If you want to experiment with editing before making a pricey commitment, or maybe you just don't think you'll need all the bells and whistles that expensive NLEs offer, it can be painful paying out potentially hundreds of dollars without needing to. If you are keen to get sucked into the world of film and video editing (and who wouldn't be?!), one of the biggest roadblocks stopping you could be the financial stakes involved.
