Avid Media Composer AlternativesVideo Editors and other similar apps like Avid Media Composer

Avid Media Composer is described as 'Versatile video editor boasting AI tools and cloud collaboration, ideal for media pros. Emmy-winning multicamera syncs 64 formats, ensuring pinpoint accuracy' and is a Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Avid Media Composer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Linux apps. The best Avid Media Composer alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Avid Media Composer are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, Avidemux and OpenShot.

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Avid Media Composer alternatives page was last updated Feb 24, 2025
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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.

    114 Kdenlive alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Visual Editing
    2.  Sync Audio & Video
    3.  Split videos
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Watermark free
    7.  Non linear editor
    8.  MultiTrack
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    11.  Add subtitles
    12.  GPU Support

    Kdenlive VS Avid Media Composer

     

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Avid Media Composer.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Avid Media Composer.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceAvid Media Composer is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Shotcut icon

    Shotcut

     429 likes
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    Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform, non-linear video editor.

    123 Shotcut alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Video filters
    3.  Video Converter
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  CPU&GPU Rendering
    6.  Visual timeline
    7.  Trim video
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Portable
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Timeline
    12.  Works Offline

    Shotcut VS Avid Media Composer

     
  4. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

     407 likes
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    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.

    114 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    Top DaVinci Resolve Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Compositor
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Built-in editor
    6.  Advanced Trimming
    7.  Hardware Accelerated
    8.  Remove Noise
    9.  8K editing capabilities
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Non linear editor

    DaVinci Resolve VS Avid Media Composer

     
    Comments about DaVinci Resolve as an Alternative to Avid Media Composer
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    Positive •Sep 15, 2019
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    DaVinci Resolve contains Editing, Coloring, VFX and Audio post software all in one package.

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    Negative •May 6, 2015
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    Media Composer is for editing, Resolve is for color correction/grading

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    • Most users think DaVinci Resolve is a great Avid Media Composer alternative.

    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to Avid Media Composer.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryAvid Media Composer is also Freemium and Proprietary
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  6. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     640 likes
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    Free and simple video editor that supports a variety of file types and automated tasks. SIMPLE video editor, dedicated for ONE video at a time. NOT for multi video editing/montage.

    141 Avidemux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Avidemux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Cut video
    2.  Built-in Video Converter
    3.  Crop video
    4.  Lossless Muxing
    5.  Sync Audio & Video
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Visual Editing
    8.  Support for 4K
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Keyframe Animation

    Avidemux VS Avid Media Composer

     
  7. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     547 likes
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    OpenShot is a free and open-source video editor for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, designed to be easy to use and quick to learn.

    129 OpenShot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    OpenShot screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  3D animated titles
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  32-bit support
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Photo effects
    9.  Layer Movement
    10.  Geometry editing
    11.  Edit screenshots
    12. Blender icon  Blender Integration

    OpenShot VS Avid Media Composer

     
  8. Adobe Premiere Pro icon

    Adobe Premiere Pro

     433 likes
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    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.

    133 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Adobe Premiere Pro screenshot 1

    Top Adobe Premiere Pro Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Text editing
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Crash recovery
    6.  Colour Grading
    7.  Keyframe Animation
    8.  Non Destructive Editing
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Works Offline

    Adobe Premiere Pro VS Avid Media Composer

     

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to Avid Media Composer.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryAvid Media Composer is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Olive Video Editor icon

    Olive Video Editor

     143 likes
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    Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.

    112 Olive Video Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Olive Video Editor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Multitrack editing
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Multi Platform
    5.  Node Based
    6.  Custom layouts
    7.  Support for Unicode
    8.  Offline Data Collection

    Olive Video Editor VS Avid Media Composer

     
  11. Open Video Editor icon

    Open Video Editor

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    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...

    62 Open Video Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Open Video Editor screenshot 1
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    Open Video Editor screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Crop video
    2.  Trim video
    3.  Rotate Video
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Change resolution

    Open Video Editor VS Avid Media Composer

     

    • Open Video Editor is the most popular Android alternative to Avid Media Composer.

    • Open Video Editor is Free and Open SourceAvid Media Composer is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Open Video Editor is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAvid Media Composer is not according to our users
  12. CapCut icon

    CapCut

     58 likes
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    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.

    141 CapCut alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    CapCut screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Automated Captions
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Colour Grading
    9.  Transitions Effects
    10.  Non Destructive Editing
    11.  Support for Layers
    12.  Support for 4K

    CapCut VS Avid Media Composer

     

    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to Avid Media Composer.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryAvid Media Composer is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightAvid Media Composer is not according to our users
  13. VEGAS Pro icon

    VEGAS Pro

     246 likes
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    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.

    104 VEGAS Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    VEGAS Pro screenshot 1

    Top VEGAS Pro Features

    1.  Multitrack editing
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Support for VST Plugins
    4.  Transitions Effects
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  RAW Photo Editors
    11.  Text to Speech
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    VEGAS Pro VS Avid Media Composer

     
  14. VirtualDub icon

    VirtualDub

     321 likes
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    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...

    131 VirtualDub alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main window with input and output window
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 1.10.4.35491, released on October 27, 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge

    VirtualDub Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Embed subtitles into video
    4.  Batch processing

    VirtualDub VS Avid Media Composer

     
  15. Omniclip icon

    Omniclip

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    If you are tired of paying to use all the features of existing video editing applications, then you might have found a gem! Turns out Omniclip is fully free and on top of that it's open source. Everything works inside browser, there's no private data being used...

    61 Omniclip alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
    Omniclip screenshot 1

    Top Omniclip Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Trim video
    7.  Rotate Video
    8.  Undo and redo
    9.  Web-Based
    10.  Resize Video
    11.  Split Video

    Omniclip VS Avid Media Composer

     

    • Omniclip is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Avid Media Composer.

    • Omniclip is Free and Open SourceAvid Media Composer is Freemium and Proprietary
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