Free CapCut AlternativesTop Video Editors and other similar apps like CapCut

The best free alternative to CapCut is Kdenlive, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to CapCut and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to CapCut are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot and Avidemux.

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

     874 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.

    119 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 CapCut
    IronoClippy
    Positive
    0

    It's Capcut but better cuz it's owned by KDE, (Yeah, I know, kdenlive doesn't work on mobile)

    Alternative Software
    Negative
    -2

    Does not work on mobile like CapCut does.

    MrLegit
    Positive
    0

    @Alternative Software. ye it literally says that...

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    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceCapCut is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable and Privacy focusedCapCut is not according to our users
  2. Shotcut icon

    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.

    132 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Negative
    -1

    No mobile version, and does not have many of the features that CapCut has.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    No built in text, graphics, videos, audio, etc. It's just a video editor, not a real comp. to capcut's createable software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Shotcut is Free and Open SourceCapCut is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Shotcut is Privacy focusedCapCut is not according to our users
  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.

    117 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    Comments about DaVinci Resolve as an Alternative to CapCut
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    By far the best video editor on the market

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    okamura12
    Positive
    0

    davinci more advance feature

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    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryCapCut is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    OpenShot

     572 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
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    Comments about OpenShot as an Alternative to CapCut
    Juri
    Positive
    0

    OpenShot is really nice and after the new Ui came out, it also looked really good. But I had a few issues with it on Linux. On other platforms it works fine.

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    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceCapCut is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Privacy focusedCapCut is not according to our users
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    Avidemux

     652 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
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Open Video Editor

     30 likes

    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...

    72 Open Video Editor alternatives

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    • Discontinued

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Camtasia

     234 likes

    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    269 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    VirtualDub

     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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  13. OpenCut icon

    OpenCut

     14 likes

    The open source video editor that gets the job done. Simple, powerful, and works on any platform.

    60 OpenCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. Lightworks icon

    Lightworks

     167 likes

    Lightworks is an editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Omniclip icon

    Omniclip

     14 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
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