Cinelerra AlternativesVideo Editors and other similar apps like Cinelerra

Cinelerra is described as 'Highly advanced and professional non-linear video editing software, but still remains open source. Cinelerra solves three main tasks: capturing, editing and compositing' and is a popular Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Cinelerra for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android apps. The best Cinelerra alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cinelerra are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot and Avidemux.

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Cinelerra.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cinelerra.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceCinelerra is also Free and Open Source
    • Kdenlive is Customizable and LightweightCinelerra is not according to our users
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    Shotcut

     466 likes
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

     438 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.

    115 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to Cinelerra.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryCinelerra is Free and Open Source
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    OpenShot

     569 likes
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     650 likes
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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.

    152 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Avidemux as an Alternative to Cinelerra
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    Avidemux is a very basic editor.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    It has not as much features, but is an alternate.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Avidemux is a great Cinelerra alternative, some don't.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceCinelerra is also Free and Open Source
    • Avidemux is LightweightCinelerra is not according to our users
  8. Adobe Premiere Pro icon

    Adobe Premiere Pro

     434 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.

    138 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • This alternative is disputed. Adobe Premiere Pro is a legitimate Cinelerra alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular iPhone alternative to Cinelerra.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to Cinelerra.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryCinelerra is Free and Open Source
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    VEGAS Pro

     250 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.

    112 VEGAS Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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    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...

    71 Open Video Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • Open Video Editor is the most popular Android alternative to Cinelerra.

    • Open Video Editor is Free and Open SourceCinelerra is also Free and Open Source
    • Open Video Editor is LightweightCinelerra is not according to our users
  13. CapCut icon

    CapCut

     64 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.

    164 CapCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to Cinelerra.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryCinelerra is Free and Open Source
    • CapCut is LightweightCinelerra is not according to our users
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    VirtualDub

     323 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...

    133 VirtualDub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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    Lightworks

     166 likes
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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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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