What's the most effective video editing software for collaborating on scripts and cuts without losing version history?

If your priority is collaborating on scripts and cuts while preserving version history, the best choice is usually Frame.io paired with a NLE like Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve.

Best overall for collaboration

Frame.io + Adobe Premiere Pro

• Excellent for scripted review, comments, approvals, and version tracking
• Keeps a clear version history of uploads and edits
• Lets editors and stakeholders comment directly on frames/timecode
• Very widely used in professional post-production

Best if you want strong editing + versioning

DaVinci Resolve Studio

• Great editing suite with good collaboration features
• Project backups/versioning are solid
• Better integrated color/audio tools than most competitors
• Collaboration is strong, especially for teams already in the Blackmagic ecosystem

Best for real-time team editing

Avid Media Composer

• Longtime industry standard for collaborative workflows
• Excellent for large teams and complex productions
• Strong project/version management
• Less beginner-friendly than Premiere or Resolve

Best for cloud-based workflow

Adobe Premiere Pro + Frame.io

• Probably the smoothest option if you want:
  • script notes
  • cut review
  • version history
  • remote collaboration

Quick recommendation

• Small/medium team, easiest workflow: Premiere Pro + Frame.io
• Color-heavy or all-in-one post workflow: DaVinci Resolve Studio
• Large professional editorial team: Avid Media Composer

If you want, I can also give you a top 3 ranked list by budget, ease of use, and collaboration features.