DaVinci Resolve Alternatives for Linux

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

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DaVinci Resolve alternatives are mainly Video Editors, but if you're looking for Video Converters or Audio Converters you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Windows, Android, Linux, Android + Motion Graphics, Free and Windows + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to DaVinci Resolve.
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  1. Kdenlive icon
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    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.

    129 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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  2. Shotcut icon
     484 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.

    142 Shotcut alternatives

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    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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  3. OpenShot icon
     582 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.

    139 OpenShot alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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  4. Avidemux icon
     662 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.

    161 Avidemux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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

    122 Olive Video Editor alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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  6. Lightworks icon
     170 likes

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

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  7. OpenCut icon
     18 likes

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

    63 OpenCut alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. WannaCut icon
     9 likes

    Lightweight, open-source video editor combines Rust and React architecture for professional multi-track timeline workflows, requestAnimationFrame playback, robust undo/redo, magnetic snapping, easy fade controls, keyframable effects, and asset management on Linux and Windows.

    51 WannaCut alternatives

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  9. Pitivi icon
     94 likes

    Free video editor with a beautiful and intuitive user interface, a clean codebase and a fantastic community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
     
  10. Flowblade icon
     29 likes

    Flowblade is a multitrack non-linear video editor for Linux released under GPL 3 license.

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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  11. Cinecred icon
     15 likes

    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  12. Cinelerra icon
     74 likes

    Cinelerra is a highly advanced and professional non-linear video editing software, but still remains open source. Cinelerra solves three main tasks: capturing, editing and compositing.

    110 Cinelerra alternatives

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