HitFilm Pro AlternativesTop Video Editors and other similar apps like HitFilm Pro

HitFilm Pro is described as 'HitFilm merges FXHome VisionLab Studio , FXHome Effectslab and FXHome CompositeLab into one software' and is a popular Video Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to HitFilm Pro for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Web-based apps. The best HitFilm Pro alternative is Blender, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like HitFilm Pro are Kdenlive, Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot.

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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.

    139 Blender alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Steam
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Blender as an Alternative to HitFilm Pro
    Top Positive Comment
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    Blender has a great, powerful editor as well as particle, model, and tracking systems that Hitfilm does.

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    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    Blender is used to create 3D Models and animations and HitFilm is a video editing and cutting software

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    Guest
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    Blender is used to animate 3D objects, not do film making

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

    • Blender is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to HitFilm Pro.

    • Blender is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to HitFilm Pro.

    • Blender is Free and Open SourceHitFilm Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Blender is Lightweight and Privacy focusedHitFilm Pro is not according to our users
  2. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

     868 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.

    118 Kdenlive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  4. Shotcut icon

    Shotcut

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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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    VEGAS Pro

    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 s...

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  6. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

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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 HitFilm Pro.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryHitFilm Pro is Paid and Proprietary
  7. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     570 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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    FXHome HitFilm is mostly for visual effects editing, while OpenShot is mostly a video editing software.

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    • Some users think OpenShot is a great HitFilm Pro alternative, some don't.

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceHitFilm Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedHitFilm Pro is not according to our users
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    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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    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular iPhone alternative to HitFilm Pro.

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

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryHitFilm Pro is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Natron

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    Natron is an open source, cross platform nodal compositing application. It is built around industry standard open source tech such as OpenFX, OpenEXR, OpenColorIO and OpenImageIO. The feature set includes realtime playback/RAM cache, multi-threaded rendering, 2d tracking...

    18 Natron alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    VEGAS Pro

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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

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

    • Open Video Editor is Free and Open SourceHitFilm Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Open Video Editor is Lightweight and Privacy focusedHitFilm Pro is not according to our users
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    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.

    55 Adobe After Effects alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    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.

    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 HitFilm Pro.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryHitFilm Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightHitFilm Pro is not according to our users
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