Hitfilm Express Alternatives

Hitfilm Express is described as 'Free video-editing and video-composition software in one, with the option of buying fx-packs' and is a Video Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Hitfilm Express for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Hitfilm Express alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Hitfilm Express are Kdenlive, DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot and Adobe Premiere Pro.

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Free video-editing and video-composition software in one, with the option of buying fx-packs.

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

     
  2. Lightworks icon

    Lightworks

     165 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.

    102 Lightworks alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Lightworks Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Node Based
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Color correction
    6.  Non linear editor
    7.  Watermarking
    8.  Capture Video

    Lightworks VS Hitfilm Express

     
  4. Cinecred icon

    Cinecred

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    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    70 Cinecred alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Live Visualization

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    Final Cut Pro

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    Final Cut Pro provides non-linear, non-destructive editing of any QuickTime-compatible video format including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM (via plug-in), and 2K film formats. It supports a number of simultaneously composited video tracks (limited mainly by video format and...

    123 Final Cut Pro alternatives

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    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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    Final Cut Pro Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Non linear editor
    4.  Non linear presentation
    5.  Linear editor

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  7. Wondershare Filmora icon

    Wondershare Filmora

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    The easiest-to-use home video editing software with special editing features lets you seamlessly stitch together video clips, music & text, apply effects and get a professional-looking home movie in minutes.

    138 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Top Wondershare Filmora Features

    1.  3D animated titles
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Visual-thinking
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  Record desktop activity
    7.  Noise Reduction
    8.  Text animation
    9.  Sync Audio & Video
    10.  Record videos
    11.  Special effects

    Wondershare Filmora VS Hitfilm Express

     
  8. Blackmagic Design Fusion icon

    Blackmagic Design Fusion

     51 likes
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    Fusion is the world’s most advanced compositing software for visual effects artists, broadcast and motion graphic designers and 3D animators.

    20 Blackmagic Design Fusion alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Top Blackmagic Design Fusion Features

    1.  Camera tracking
    2.  Node Based
    3.  Planar tracking
    4.  Nodal Compositing
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    8.  Colour Grading
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Motion Capture
    11.  3D Renderer
    12.  Deep Pixel Compositing

    Blackmagic Design Fusion VS Hitfilm Express

     
  10. iMovie icon

    iMovie

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    With iMovie for iOS and macOS, you can enjoy your videos like never before. It’s easy to browse your clips and create Hollywood-style trailers and stunning 4K-resolution movies. You can even start editing on iPhone or iPad, then finish on your Mac.

    145 iMovie alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Whether you’re using a Mac or an iOS device, it’s never been easier to make it in the movies. Just choose your clips, then add titles, music, and effects. iMovie even supports 4K video for stunning cinema-quality films. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a wrap.

    iMovie Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  Functional Language
    3.  Video overlay
    4.  Sync Audio & Video

    iMovie VS Hitfilm Express

     
  11. Tooll3 icon

    Tooll3

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    Tooll is an open-source solution for creating interactive 3d content and animations. It combines the best aspects of animation, compositing, and coding into a lightweight and intuitive UI. Your designs can be shared as executable or rendered to movies.

    10 Tooll3 alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Node Based
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  GPU Acceleration
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Colour Grading
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Support for 4K
    10.  Support for Layers

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  12. Bunny Media Editor icon

    Bunny Media Editor

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    Bunny is a free (as in freedom) Android media editor, letting you edit images and videos on your phone.

    52 Bunny Media Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Colour Grading
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Crop video

    Bunny Media Editor VS Hitfilm Express

     
  13. NUKE icon

    NUKE

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    NUKE is a powerful compositing application that delivers unparalleled speed, an efficient multi-channel scanline rendering engine, and a first-class feature set that is unrivalled in the desktop market.

    21 NUKE alternatives

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    NUKE screenshot 1

    NUKE Features

    1.  Node Based
    2.  Motion Capture
    3.  Real time collaboration
    4.  File Versioning
    5.  Video Masking
    6.  Nodal Compositing
    7.  MultiTrack
    8.  Color correction

    NUKE VS Hitfilm Express

     
  14. Clipchamp icon

    Clipchamp

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    All your video needs in one place. Use Clipchamp’s free video editor to create beautiful videos today.

    118 Clipchamp alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    Clipchamp screenshot 1

    Clipchamp Features

    1.  Drag and Drop
    2.  Video Maker
    3.  Content Templates
    4.  Visual timeline
    5.  Timeline
    6.  Browser-based
    7.  Combine videos

    Clipchamp VS Hitfilm Express

     
  15. Animation Desk icon

    Animation Desk

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    Animation Desk is a perfect tool for animating, storyboarding, and sketching. It’s an app Loved by professional and amateur animators, Youtubers, and many art lovers. Draw you frame-to-frame animation from scratch, or create animations upon videos, images, PSD layers.

    94 Animation Desk alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Animation Desk screenshot 1

    Top Animation Desk Features

    1.  Onion skinning
    2.  Live Screen Recording
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Video Import
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Rotoscoping
    7.  Animated Videos
    8.  Symmetry brush
    9.  Stamps
    10.  Sketch to PSD
    11.  Built-in PDF converter
    12.  Convert Videos to Animated GIFs

    Animation Desk VS Hitfilm Express

     
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