Avid Media Composer Alternatives for Linux

Avid Media Composer is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. 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 50 alternatives to Avid Media Composer and 15 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Avid Media Composer are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, Avidemux and OpenShot.

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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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    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • 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 Paid and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedAvid Media Composer is not according to our users
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    Shotcut

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    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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    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

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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.

    115 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    DaVinci Resolve contains Editing, Coloring, VFX and Audio post software all in one package.

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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 Paid and Proprietary
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    Avidemux

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    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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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    OpenShot

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    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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. Lightworks icon

    Lightworks

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    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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    Powerful, professional, Clean

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    • Almost everyone thinks Lightworks is a great Avid Media Composer alternative.

    • Lightworks is Freemium and ProprietaryAvid Media Composer is Paid and Proprietary
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    Pitivi

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

    107 Pitivi alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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    Beutl

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    Cross-platform video editing (compositing) software.

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    • Linux
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    LiVES

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    LiVES is a Video Editing System. It is designed to be simple to use, yet powerful. It is small in size, yet it has many advanced features. LiVES mixes realtime video performance and non-linear editing in one application.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Linux
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