The Best Final Cut Pro AlternativesTop Video Editors and other similar apps like Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro is described as 'Provides non-linear, non-destructive editing of any QuickTime-compatible video format including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM (via plug-in), and 2K film formats. It supports a number of simultaneously composited video tracks (limited mainly by video format and' and is a very popular Video Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Final Cut Pro for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Web-based and Android apps. The best Final Cut Pro alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Final Cut Pro are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot and Avidemux.

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

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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.

    118 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Kdenlive as an Alternative to Final Cut Pro
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It works pretty much like Adobe Premiere with just an ample amount of practice and workaround.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Hudson Le Feuvre-Smith
    Negative
    -2

    Kdenlive doesn't support Apple Silicon machines.

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    • Most users think Kdenlive is a great Final Cut Pro alternative.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Final Cut Pro.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Final Cut Pro.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceFinal Cut Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedFinal Cut Pro is not according to our users
  2. Shotcut icon

    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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

     441 likes

    Combines advanced video editing and color correction with integrated visual effects, motion graphics, and audio post-production in a user-friendly interface used by professionals, supporting 4K content, node-based control, plugins, and non-destructive editing, all within one app.

    116 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    Comments about DaVinci Resolve as an Alternative to Final Cut Pro
    jonpienaar1
    Positive
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    I have worked on Avid, FCP, Premiere, as a professional editor. If your PC has adequate (gaming-level) graphics power, this is as Pro as you're going to get for free. Not only an NLE, also colorist and sound mixing suite that compares with the Adobe video production tools. Now has AI for auto transcription a la Avid et al. The paid-for Studio version has advanced features that you probably don't need, but try out the free version first.

    designwithsam
    Positive
    0

    great software at reasonable prices.

    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    In the view of interface and editing operation, DaVinci Resolve just look like Final Cut Pro X.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks DaVinci Resolve is a great Final Cut Pro alternative.

    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to Final Cut Pro.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryFinal Cut Pro is Paid and Proprietary
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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about OpenShot as an Alternative to Final Cut Pro
    danieleleoni
    Negative
    1

    Good and free program but too basic

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    • Most users think OpenShot is a great Final Cut Pro alternative.

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceFinal Cut Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFinal Cut Pro is not according to our users
  7. Avidemux icon

    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
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Avidemux as an Alternative to Final Cut Pro
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It is too basic, and it is not a NLE but an LE

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Avidemux is a great Final Cut Pro alternative, some don't.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceFinal Cut Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Avidemux is LightweightFinal Cut Pro is not according to our users
  8. Adobe Premiere Pro icon

    Adobe Premiere Pro

     435 likes

    Advanced video editing tool offering customizable timelines, multi-format import without transcoding, improved media management, and GPU acceleration for faster rendering. Integrates with Creative Cloud to sync settings, allowing you to edit efficiently on any machine anywhere in the world.

    139 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Adobe Premiere Pro as an Alternative to Final Cut Pro
    Chip Thrasher
    Positive
    -9

    It is the most similar, also works on Mac, and is the same price range as FCPX.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Adobe Premiere Pro is a great Final Cut Pro alternative.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular iPhone alternative to Final Cut Pro.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to Final Cut Pro.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryFinal Cut Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
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    VEGAS Pro

     251 likes

    Video editing with AI enhances creativity. SOUND FORGE Pro for advanced audio editing. Use VEGAS Hub for media management. Features effects chains and Open FX plug-ins. Utilize hardware acceleration and mobile video uploads for seamless editing experience.

    112 VEGAS Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Steam
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    Open Video Editor

     29 likes

    Open Video Editor lets you edit your videos. It supports HDR and allows to apply filters. With this app you also can trim, scale, and rotate your videos or even grayscale them. It is also possible to use this app to extract audio from a video, to convert a HDR video to SDR, or...

    71 Open Video Editor alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • Open Video Editor is the most popular Android alternative to Final Cut Pro.

    • Open Video Editor is Free and Open SourceFinal Cut Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Open Video Editor is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFinal Cut Pro is not according to our users
  13. CapCut icon

    CapCut

     66 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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to Final Cut Pro.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryFinal Cut Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightFinal Cut Pro is not according to our users
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    VirtualDub

     323 likes

    VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows platforms (98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista/7), licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It lacks the editing power of a general-purpose editor such as Adobe Premiere, but is streamlined for fast...

    133 VirtualDub alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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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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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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