Hitfilm Express AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Video Editors

The best Video Editor alternative to Hitfilm Express is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Hitfilm Express and loads of them are Video Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Video Editor alternatives to Hitfilm Express are Kdenlive, DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot and Adobe Premiere Pro.

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Hitfilm Express alternatives page was last updated Jan 9, 2025
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  1. Blender icon

    Blender

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    A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

    143 Blender alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  3D Animation
    2.  3D Sculpting
    3.  Real time rendering
    4.  Compositor
    5.  Community-based
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Texturing
    8.  Animation Rigging
    9.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    10.  3D Renderer
    11.  Texture painting
    12.  Grease Pencil

    Blender VS Hitfilm Express

     

    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Hitfilm Express.

    • Blender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Hitfilm Express.

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceHitfilm Express is Free and Proprietary
  2. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

     806 likes
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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.

    114 Kdenlive alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Visual Editing
    2.  Sync Audio & Video
    3.  Split videos
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Watermark free
    7.  Non linear editor
    8.  MultiTrack
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    11.  Add subtitles
    12.  GPU Support

    Kdenlive VS Hitfilm Express

     
  4. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

     407 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.

    114 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    Top DaVinci Resolve Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Compositor
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Built-in editor
    6.  Advanced Trimming
    7.  Hardware Accelerated
    8.  Remove Noise
    9.  8K editing capabilities
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Non linear editor

    DaVinci Resolve VS Hitfilm Express

     

    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to Hitfilm Express.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryHitfilm Express is Free and Proprietary
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  6. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     547 likes
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    OpenShot is a free and open-source video editor for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, designed to be easy to use and quick to learn.

    129 OpenShot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    OpenShot screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  3D animated titles
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  32-bit support
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Photo effects
    9.  Layer Movement
    10.  Geometry editing
    11.  Edit screenshots
    12. Blender icon  Blender Integration

    OpenShot VS Hitfilm Express

     
  7. Adobe Premiere Pro icon

    Adobe Premiere Pro

     433 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.

    133 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Adobe Premiere Pro screenshot 1

    Top Adobe Premiere Pro Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Text editing
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Crash recovery
    6.  Colour Grading
    7.  Keyframe Animation
    8.  Non Destructive Editing
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Works Offline

    Adobe Premiere Pro VS Hitfilm Express

     

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

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryHitfilm Express is Free and Proprietary
  8. Olive Video Editor icon

    Olive Video Editor

     143 likes
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    Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.

    112 Olive Video Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Olive Video Editor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Multitrack editing
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Multi Platform
    5.  Node Based
    6.  Custom layouts
    7.  Support for Unicode
    8.  Offline Data Collection

    Olive Video Editor VS Hitfilm Express

     
  10. Open Video Editor icon

    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...

    62 Open Video Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Open Video Editor screenshot 1
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    Open Video Editor screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Crop video
    2.  Trim video
    3.  Rotate Video
    4.  No Tracking
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Change resolution

    Open Video Editor VS Hitfilm Express

     

    • Open Video Editor is the most popular Android alternative to Hitfilm Express.

    • Open Video Editor is Free and Open SourceHitfilm Express is Free and Proprietary
    • Open Video Editor is Lightweight and Privacy focusedHitfilm Express is not according to our users
  11. CapCut icon

    CapCut

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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.

    141 CapCut alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    CapCut screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Automated Captions
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Colour Grading
    9.  Transitions Effects
    10.  Non Destructive Editing
    11.  Support for Layers
    12.  Support for 4K

    CapCut VS Hitfilm Express

     

    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to Hitfilm Express.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryHitfilm Express is Free and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightHitfilm Express is not according to our users
  12. VEGAS Pro icon

    VEGAS Pro

     246 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.

    104 VEGAS Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    VEGAS Pro screenshot 1

    Top VEGAS Pro Features

    1.  Multitrack editing
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Support for VST Plugins
    4.  Transitions Effects
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  RAW Photo Editors
    11.  Text to Speech
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    VEGAS Pro VS Hitfilm Express

     
  13. Adobe After Effects icon

    Adobe After Effects

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    Adobe After Effects offers top-tier motion graphics and visual effects capabilities, ideal for film, TV productions, and creative projects. Featuring advanced compositing with keyframe animation and layer techniques, it's geared for professionals seeking powerful solutions via Creative Cloud.

    48 Adobe After Effects alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Adobe After Effects 2017

    Top Adobe After Effects Features

    1.  Keyframe Animation
    2.  Motion Capture
    3.  Particle Engine
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Colour Grading
    9.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    10.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    11.  Node Based
    12.  Support for Layers

    Adobe After Effects VS Hitfilm Express

     
  14. VirtualDub icon

    VirtualDub

     321 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...

    131 VirtualDub alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    Main window with input and output window
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 1.10.4.35491, released on October 27, 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge

    VirtualDub Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Embed subtitles into video
    4.  Batch processing

    VirtualDub VS Hitfilm Express

     
  15. Camtasia icon

    Camtasia

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    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.

    254 Camtasia alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Camtasia screenshot 1

    Top Camtasia Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Built-in Screen Capture
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Image Annotations
    6.  Interface Overlay
    7.  Support for HD videos
    8.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    9.  Swiping from all window edges
    10.  Graphical component
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free

    Camtasia VS Hitfilm Express

     
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