The Best iMovie AlternativesTop Video Editors and other similar apps like iMovie

iMovie is described as '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' and is a very popular Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to iMovie for a variety of platforms, including Windows, iPhone, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best iMovie alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like iMovie are OpenShot, Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve and Avidemux.

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  1. Kdenlive icon
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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.

    119 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  2. OpenShot icon
     572 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.

    135 OpenShot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    Comments about OpenShot as an Alternative to iMovie
    s3ptk1
    Positive
    3

    Familiar interface and full-featured app that can replace imovie for users that don't have access on non-mac platforms

    ndlinn
    Positive
    0

    Great alternative with one key distinction: that the Windows version is NOT in any way comparable to the Linux version! You'll need to find another alternative for Windows.

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    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceiMovie is Free and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusediMovie is not according to our users
  3. Shotcut icon
     470 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.

    132 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
  4. DaVinci Resolve icon
     441 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.

    117 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about DaVinci Resolve as an Alternative to iMovie
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Intuitive..has slightly better offerings for transitions etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
  5. Avidemux icon
     652 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.

    155 Avidemux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Comments about Avidemux as an Alternative to iMovie
    Guest
    Negative
    6

    Avidemux is superb as a quick cut and convert-tool, but it is not a full fledged video-editor

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    Simple for cutting existing movies. Save/export is extremely fast.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Avidemux is not simple to use

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceiMovie is Free and Proprietary
    • Avidemux is LightweightiMovie is not according to our users
  6. 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.

    141 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. VEGAS Pro icon
     252 likes

    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.

    114 VEGAS Pro alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
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    Comments about VEGAS Pro as an Alternative to iMovie
    Guest
    Negative
    -4

    iMovie is an all-time free video editing program, but even though Sony Vegas Pro (and all versions of it) have a free trial, you have to buy it in the end and it's really expensive.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • VEGAS Pro is Paid and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
  8. CapCut icon
     69 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.

    166 CapCut alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. 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...

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  10. Camtasia icon
     234 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.

    269 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  11. VirtualDub icon
     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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
     
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