The Best Free Final Cut Pro AlternativesTop Video Editors and other similar apps like Final Cut Pro

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

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

     888 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.

    120 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Kdenlive vs Final Cut Pro Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It works pretty much like Adobe Premiere with just an ample amount of practice and workaround.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Hudson Le Feuvre-Smith
    Negative
    -2

    Kdenlive doesn't support Apple Silicon machines.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceFinal Cut Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedFinal Cut Pro is not according to our users
  2. Shotcut icon

    Shotcut

     477 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.

    133 Shotcut alternatives

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

    DaVinci Resolve

     449 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.

    122 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    DaVinci Resolve vs Final Cut Pro Comments
    jonpienaar1
    Positive
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    I have worked on Avid, FCP, Premiere, as a professional editor. If your PC has adequate (gaming-level) graphics power, this is as Pro as you're going to get for free. Not only an NLE, also colorist and sound mixing suite that compares with the Adobe video production tools. Now has AI for auto transcription a la Avid et al. The paid-for Studio version has advanced features that you probably don't need, but try out the free version first.

    designwithsam
    Positive
    0

    great software at reasonable prices.

    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    In the view of interface and editing operation, DaVinci Resolve just look like Final Cut Pro X.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryFinal Cut Pro is Paid and Proprietary
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  6. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     578 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.

    136 OpenShot alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    OpenShot vs Final Cut Pro Comments
    danieleleoni
    Negative
    1

    Good and free program but too basic

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceFinal Cut Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFinal Cut Pro is not according to our users
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    Avidemux

     655 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.

    157 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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    Avidemux vs Final Cut Pro Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It is too basic, and it is not a NLE but an LE

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceFinal Cut Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Avidemux is LightweightFinal Cut Pro is not according to our users
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    Open Video Editor

     31 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...

    73 Open Video Editor alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  11. CapCut icon

    CapCut

     70 likes

    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.

    174 CapCut alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

     235 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.

    282 Camtasia alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Lightworks

     168 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

     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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  15. OpenCut icon

    OpenCut

     16 likes

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

    61 OpenCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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