OpenShot Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to OpenShot 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 OpenShot and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to OpenShot are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, Avidemux and Olive Video Editor.

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OpenShot alternatives are mainly Video Editors, but if you're looking for Slideshow Makers or Video Converters you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Windows, iPad, Linux, Windows + Free and Android Tablet. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to OpenShot.
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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

     873 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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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about Kdenlive as an Alternative to OpenShot
    Top Positive Comment
    Douze
    3

    It's also free and open-source, but i found Kdenlive had a lot more features and was a lot more complex than OpenShot could be. A Windows version is also being worked and, even if it's not perfect right now, it works quite well !

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Significantly more complex, but even for my basic editing needs the stability helps A LOT compared to OpenShot

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    ivantalalaev
    Positive
    -2

    pretty good gpu support for encoding

    3 of 5 comments
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    • Most users think Kdenlive is a great OpenShot alternative.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to OpenShot.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenShot.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceOpenShot is also Free and Open Source
    • Kdenlive is CustomizableOpenShot 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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    icheyne
    Positive
    0

    Openshot buggy on Windows at least

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    • Most users think Shotcut is a great OpenShot alternative.

    • Shotcut is Free and Open SourceOpenShot is also Free and Open Source
  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

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    Comments about DaVinci Resolve as an Alternative to OpenShot
    dabockster
    Negative
    0

    Recent versions have been super buggy. Ruined hours of work.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Color correction and sheer versatility.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It is very stable, fast, and have a lot of features, like a compositor, audio editor, and it is the best color grading tool on the market.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think DaVinci Resolve is a great OpenShot alternative.

    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to OpenShot.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenShot is Free and Open Source
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Avidemux as an Alternative to OpenShot
    superluminar
    Negative
    15

    Only for very simple, single tasks, not for editing a film or so.

    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Can't combine clips, only edits single clips

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    vinod_desh
    Positive
    4

    This is the best SIMPLEST video cutter. You can remove unwanted parts so easily..just mark start and end at any point in the clip..extremely easy

    3 of 4 comments
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    • Some users think Avidemux is a great OpenShot alternative, some don't.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceOpenShot is also Free and Open Source
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    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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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Lightworks as an Alternative to OpenShot
    RemovedUser
    Negative
    3

    Lightworks is VERY limited in the free edition, not even close to OpenShot.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Lightworks is a great OpenShot alternative, some don't.

    • Lightworks is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenShot is Free and Open Source
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    Pitivi

     92 likes

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

    107 Pitivi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Cinelerra

     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.

    105 Cinelerra alternatives

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    • Linux
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  14. VidCutter icon

    VidCutter

     28 likes

    A modern, simple to use, constantly evolving and hella fast MEDIA CUTTER + JOINER w/ frame-accurate SmartCut technology + Qt5, libmpv, FFmpeg and MediaInfo powering the backend.

    53 VidCutter alternatives

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