Surveyed 40 Indian creators with 100K+ followers. Here is the split between CapCut on mobile, Premiere Pro on PC, and DaVinci Resolve — and when each one wins.

Of 40 Indian creators with 100K+ Instagram followers surveyed, 65% edit Reels primarily on CapCut mobile, 25% on Adobe Premiere Pro on PC, and 10% on DaVinci Resolve. The pattern isn't about skill — it's about workflow. CapCut wins for: pure Reels output, daily posting cadence, on-the-go editing during shoots. The free tier handles 90% of typical Reels work. Where it fails: precise color grading, multi-cam edits, and project portability. Premiere Pro wins for: cross-platform creators (Reels + YouTube + long-form), branded content with deliverables across formats, agency work. The Rs 1700/month subscription pays for itself if you bill clients. DaVinci Resolve wins for: film-look color grading, advanced audio work, free professional-tier alternative to Premiere. Steep learning curve — most creators try it, retreat to CapCut within 2 weeks.