The Best 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, Avidemux and OpenShot.

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

     927 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.

    144 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Kdenlive vs CapCut Comments
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    Negative
    -1

    Does not work on mobile like CapCut does.

    IronoClippy
    Positive
    0

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

    MrLegit
    Positive
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    @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

     491 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.

    158 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    -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.

    • 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

     465 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.

    150 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • iPad
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    DaVinci Resolve vs CapCut Comments
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    Positive
    -1

    By far the best video editor on the market

    okamura12
    Positive
    0

    davinci more advance feature

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryCapCut is also Freemium and Proprietary
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  6. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     666 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.

    175 Avidemux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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  8. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     591 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.

    155 OpenShot alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    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.

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceCapCut is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Privacy focusedCapCut is not according to our users
  10. OpenCut icon

    OpenCut

     29 likes

    Open-source video editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux offering non-linear multi-track editing, timeline tools, and advanced features like templates, no watermarks, fast exports, extensive format support, subtitles, user-friendly interface, and offline functionality.

    84 OpenCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Open Video Editor

     34 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...

    90 Open Video Editor alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  12. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     237 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.

    320 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  13. Lightworks icon

    Lightworks

     170 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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  14. VirtualDub icon

    VirtualDub

     324 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...

    138 VirtualDub alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  15. WannaCut icon

    WannaCut

     14 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.

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    • Windows
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