Free iMovie Alternatives

The best free alternative to iMovie is Kdenlive, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to iMovie and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to iMovie are OpenShot, Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve and Avidemux.

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  1. Cinelerra icon
     74 likes

    Cinelerra is a highly advanced and professional non-linear video editing software, but still remains open source. Cinelerra solves three main tasks: capturing, editing and compositing.

    110 Cinelerra alternatives

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    • Linux
     
  2. Cinecred icon
     15 likes

    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. InShot icon
     11 likes

    Empower your video and photo editing with advanced AI tools, including instant presets, seamless slow-motion, smart tracking, and 4K output resolution, perfect for social sharing.

    29 InShot alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
     
  4. LightCut icon
     7 likes

    LightCut is an AI-powered video editing app with awesome templates and effects that help you create stylish videos and vlogs with ease. Try the AI video editor for unique videos with just a tap, or the Inspire Cam feature, which lets you shoot like a pro.

    102 LightCut alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. YouTube's official editing app, offering a range of features such as filters, effects, royalty-free music, voiceover, auto-captions & more, to enhance your videos without complex editing tools.

    38 YouTube Create alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  6. Mastershot icon
     3 likes

    Mastershot’s intuitive web-based video editor will have you churning out high quality videos in no time at all. And best of all, it's 100% Free

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Videoleap icon
     1 like

    Advanced video editor with capabilities like AI-driven effects, layering video cuts, adjustable brightness and saturation, frame-by-frame editing, and more, suitable for creators from small businesses to influencers seeking professional-grade cinematic output.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. Flixier icon
     9 likes

    Flixier is an online video editing tool with 1 minute video rendering for any video on any computer, streamlined communication features for sending project drafts for review or sign-off without the need for rendering and real-time Google Docs collaboration.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. wide.video icon
     2 likes

    wide.video, a free online video editor, offers seamless creativity in your browser. Experience absolute privacy, with all processing conducted locally. No uploads, no installations. Enjoy effortless HD or 4K editing with support for modern formats including H.264, H.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
  10. Timeline video editor provides drag-and-drop functionality, screen recording, webcam capture, 60 fps support, multi-format export, transitions, chroma key, custom text, effects layering, split and trim, audio tools, stock media, preview, and direct uploads.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Kapwing icon
     8 likes

    Collaborative platform for creating images, videos, and GIFs.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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    Kapwing vs iMovie Comments
    jenthoven
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    Kapwing has an excellent video maker that lets you easily import photos, videos, and GIFs then merge them together into one continuous video. It's free to use (with no trial period), and you don't have to download any software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Kapwing is Freemium and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
  12. VEED.IO icon
     3 likes

    Web-based video editing platform providing AI-powered subtitle creation, background noise removal, text-to-video conversion, screen and webcam recording, subtitle animations, drag-and-drop editing, auto soundwaves, and collaborative editing functionality for enhanced content.

    132 VEED.IO alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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