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Alternatives to Shotcut

Shotcut These options were selected to replace all or part of Shotcut’s workflow. Compare their purpose, limitations and free-plan terms: freemium does not mean entirely free.

Free and open source

  • DaVinci Resolve · blackmagicdesign.com

    Professional video editing, color grading and effects, with a very complete free version.

    Keep in mind: Steep learning curve for beginners

    Free
    Open ↗

  • Kdenlive · kdenlive.org

    Free, open-source video editor with multiple tracks, effects and transitions.

    Keep in mind: Some crashes on big projects

    FreeOpen sourceFrench
    Open ↗

  • OpenShot · openshot.org

    Free, open-source and very simple video editor with titles and animations.

    Keep in mind: Can lag on big projects

    FreeOpen sourceFrench
    Open ↗

Freemium

  • CapCut · capcut.com

    Simple yet powerful video editing, ideal for TikTok and Reels.

    Keep in mind: Many templates, effects and AI tools are Pro-only

    FreemiumMobile appAI
    Open ↗

  • Clipchamp · clipchamp.com

    Microsoft's online video editor, simple and watermark-free, with templates, captions and AI voiceover.

    Keep in mind: Some assets are Premium only

    FreemiumFrench
    Open ↗

Paid or pricing to confirm

  • Adobe Premiere Pro · adobe.com

    Adobe's professional video editor, used for film, TV and YouTube.

    Keep in mind: Monthly subscription

    PaidAIFrench
    Open ↗