Free DaVinci Resolve Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to DaVinci Resolve for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows alternative is Kdenlive, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to DaVinci Resolve and many of them are free and available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to DaVinci Resolve are Shotcut, OpenShot, Avidemux and Olive Video Editor.

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

     874 likes

    Free, open-source multi-track video editor supporting multiple platforms and formats. Features include chroma key, color grading, 4K rendering, keyframe animation, and customizable workspaces. Offers privacy focus, offline use, and hardware acceleration without ads or registration.

    118 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
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    RemovedUser
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    Most featureful open source video editor out there.

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    jazorb
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    Well it is a good alternative and it would be powerful if it just didnt lag all over my device outside of kdenlive but i might fix this

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    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceDaVinci Resolve is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedDaVinci Resolve is not according to our users
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    Shotcut

     468 likes

    Free and open-source, Shotcut is a cross-platform video editor supporting myriad formats with native editing, multi-format timelines, and precise seeking. It offers versatile resolution supports, capturing options up to 4k, and extensive platform integration through various capture and monitoring services.

    131 Shotcut alternatives

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    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Oktay Mercan
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    DaVinci resolve, not supporting more format (ex. mkv) and codec. GUI is not bad but too cumbersome even i use GPU support. In the other hand, shotcut supporting even new format and codecs (ex. AV1 and Webm). Even kdenlive not support this new codec.

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    Is 100% free, with not restrictions

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Shotcut is Free and Open SourceDaVinci Resolve is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Shotcut is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDaVinci Resolve is not according to our users
  4. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     571 likes

    Open-source, cross-platform video editor with unlimited tracks, simple interface, 3D animated titles, video and audio effects, waveform visualization, trim tools, keyframe animations, drag and drop import, multi-language support, and no export watermarks.

    134 OpenShot alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Video editing is complicated, OpenShot makes it approachable to non professionals.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Best opensource alternative to any commercial video editor

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    -23

    Can't even handle 1080 HD! Max is 720. Pathetic.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceDaVinci Resolve is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDaVinci Resolve is not according to our users
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    Avidemux

     651 likes

    Linear video editor supporting basic cutting, filtering, encoding, batch scripting, and many formats; ideal for single-file edits, trimming, re-encoding, and simple cleanup but not for multi-track or montage projects requiring nonlinear editing capabilities.

    153 Avidemux alternatives

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    • Free
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    • PortableApps.com
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    Do not adress the same need as davinci resolve. Avidemux is closer to VirtualDub

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceDaVinci Resolve is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Avidemux is LightweightDaVinci Resolve is not according to our users
  7. Olive Video Editor icon

    Olive Video Editor

     147 likes

    Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.

    118 Olive Video Editor alternatives

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    Everything Adobe premiere is and its more stable and faster then adobe premiere in alpha. Only downside is the lack of effects and features. But it is in alpha really stable give it a try.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Olive Video Editor is Free and Open SourceDaVinci Resolve is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Olive Video Editor is Lightweight and Privacy focusedDaVinci Resolve is not according to our users
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    Write-on Video

     129 likes

    Enjoy the fun of video editing with Write-on Video Ultimate. Fast and easy – you can now create videos and scripts simultaneously with Write-on Video.

    107 Write-on Video alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • iPhone
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  10. CapCut icon

    CapCut

     68 likes

    This free video editing app offers features like cutting, speed adjustments, advanced filters, chroma key, and a vast music library. Enjoy non-destructive editing, keyframe animation, transitions, and 4K support across multiple devices without ads or registration.

    164 CapCut alternatives

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    • Online
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    Lightworks

     167 likes

    Lightworks is an editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family.

    108 Lightworks alternatives

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    Camtasia

     234 likes

    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    268 Camtasia alternatives

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    OpenCut

     14 likes

    The open source video editor that gets the job done. Simple, powerful, and works on any platform.

    58 OpenCut alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. Wondershare Filmora icon

    Wondershare Filmora

     69 likes

    Easy video editor designed for beginners and content creators, featuring a drag-and-drop timeline, 4K/8K support, built-in effects, transitions, titles, AI-driven tools for background removal, screen recording, Instant Mode templates, stabilization, and direct online sharing.

    151 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

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