Open Source Final Cut Pro AlternativesTop Video Editors and other similar apps like Final Cut Pro

The best open source alternative to Final Cut Pro is Kdenlive. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Final Cut Pro and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Final Cut Pro are Shotcut, OpenShot, Avidemux and Olive Video Editor.

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

     921 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.

    137 Kdenlive alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • 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

     490 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.

    153 Shotcut alternatives

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    Platforms

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

    OpenShot

     589 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.

    150 OpenShot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • 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
  5. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     665 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.

    172 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • 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
  8. OpenCut icon

    OpenCut

     26 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.

    75 OpenCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  9. Open Video Editor icon

    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...

    86 Open Video Editor alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Open Video Editor screenshot 1
     
  10. 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...

    136 VirtualDub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  11. WannaCut icon

    WannaCut

     13 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.

    58 WannaCut alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    WannaCut screenshot 1
     
  12. Flowblade icon

    Flowblade

     30 likes

    Flowblade is a multitrack non-linear video editor for Linux released under GPL 3 license.

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Flowblade screenshot 1
     
  13. Omniclip icon

    Omniclip

     17 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)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
    Omniclip screenshot 1
     
  14. Pitivi icon

    Pitivi

     94 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    Pitivi screenshot 1
     
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