Shotcut Alternatives for Linux

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

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  1. Blender icon
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    A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

    154 Blender alternatives

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    • PortableApps.com
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    • Steam
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  2. 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.

    148 Kdenlive alternatives

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  3. DaVinci Resolve icon
     480 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.

    161 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

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  4. OpenShot icon
     598 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.

    160 OpenShot alternatives

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    • Flathub
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    • Flatpak
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    • Chrome OS
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  5. WannaCut icon
     16 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.

    65 WannaCut alternatives

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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.

    127 Lightworks alternatives

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

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    • Flathub
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  8. Pitivi icon
     94 likes

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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Flathub
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  9. Cinecred icon
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    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  10. Cinelerra icon
     75 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.

    126 Cinelerra alternatives

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