iMovie Alternatives for Mac

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

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  1. Kdenlive icon
     927 likes

    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.

    144 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  2. OpenShot icon
     591 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.

    155 OpenShot alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    OpenShot vs iMovie Comments
    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.

    • 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
     491 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.

    158 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
  4. Avidemux icon
     666 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.

    175 Avidemux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Avidemux vs iMovie Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    6

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

    Guest
    Positive
    3

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

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Avidemux is not simple to use

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    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceiMovie is Free and Proprietary
    • Avidemux is LightweightiMovie is not according to our users
  5. DaVinci Resolve icon
     465 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.

    150 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • iPad
     
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    DaVinci Resolve vs iMovie Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Intuitive..has slightly better offerings for transitions etc.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
  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.

    179 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
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  7. CapCut icon
     76 likes

    Free video editor offering multi-track timeline, trimming, splitting, speed adjustments, advanced filters, stickers, backgrounds removal, licensed music, speech-to-text, stabilization, customizable 4K 60fps export, and direct sharing to social platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

    223 CapCut alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. Camtasia icon
     237 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.

    320 Camtasia alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
  9. Lightworks icon
     170 likes

    Lightworks is an editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family.

    127 Lightworks alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Final Cut Pro icon
     114 likes

    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...

    154 Final Cut Pro alternatives

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    • Paid
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    • Mac
    • iPad
     
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    Final Cut Pro vs iMovie Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Very easy to use. Has lots of features.

    • Final Cut Pro is Paid and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
  11. Easy video editor designed for beginners and content creators, featuring a drag-and-drop timeline, 4K/8K support, built-in effects, transitions, titles, AI-driven tools for background removal, screen recording, Instant Mode templates, stabilization, and direct online sharing.

    174 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    Wondershare Filmora vs iMovie Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    7

    I feel it doesn't have the same level of power as the others, and is falsely advertising itself. To get any functionality with it, you have to spend money.

    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    This is very good because it is free and have rewind easy transition and has way more options than any other apps listed

    • Wondershare Filmora is Freemium and ProprietaryiMovie is Free and Proprietary
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