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

    Kdenlive

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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    • Most users think Kdenlive is a great iMovie alternative.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to iMovie.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to iMovie.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceiMovie is Free and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusediMovie is not according to our users
  2. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     569 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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    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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    • Most users think OpenShot is a great iMovie alternative.

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

    Shotcut

     466 likes
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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

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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

    DaVinci Resolve

     438 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.

    115 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • 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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    • Most users think DaVinci Resolve is a great iMovie alternative.

    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to iMovie.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
  7. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     650 likes
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    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.

    152 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Guest
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    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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    • Some users think Avidemux is a great iMovie alternative, some don't.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceiMovie is Free and Proprietary
    • Avidemux is LightweightiMovie is not according to our users
  8. Adobe Premiere Pro icon

    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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    • Most users think Adobe Premiere Pro is a great iMovie alternative.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular iPhone alternative to iMovie.

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

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
  11. VEGAS Pro icon

    VEGAS Pro

     250 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.

    112 VEGAS Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    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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    • Some users think VEGAS Pro is a great iMovie alternative, some don't.

    • VEGAS Pro is Paid and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
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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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    Platforms

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

    • Open Video Editor is Free and Open SourceiMovie is Free and Proprietary
    • Open Video Editor is Lightweight and Privacy focusediMovie is not according to our users
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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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to iMovie.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightiMovie is not according to our users
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    Camtasia

     233 likes
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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.

    267 Camtasia alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    VirtualDub

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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...

    133 VirtualDub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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