Auteur AlternativesVideo Editors and other similar apps like Auteur

Auteur is described as 'The Auteur Non-Linear Editor is a professional-grade but user-friendly video editor for Gnu, Linux, BSD, and other Unix and Unix-like systems. Currently it is still in alpha release, but a few of its features are:' and is a Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Auteur for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Linux and Web-based apps. The best Auteur alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Auteur are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, Avidemux and OpenShot.

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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.

    119 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Shotcut icon
     475 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.

    132 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. DaVinci Resolve icon
     445 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.

    118 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
     
  4. Avidemux icon
     653 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.

    155 Avidemux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
  5. OpenShot icon
     574 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.

    135 OpenShot alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  6. 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.

    142 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. VEGAS Pro icon
     252 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.

    114 VEGAS Pro alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  8. VirtualDub icon
     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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    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
  9. Final Cut Pro icon
     114 likes

    Final Cut Pro 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...

    131 Final Cut Pro alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • iPad
     
  10. iMovie icon
     121 likes

    With iMovie for iOS and macOS, you can enjoy your videos like never before. It’s easy to browse your clips and create Hollywood-style trailers and stunning 4K-resolution movies. You can even start editing on iPhone or iPad, then finish on your Mac.

    157 iMovie alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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