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

Kdenlive is described as 'Intuitive multi-track video editor with robust hardware-accelerated support; offers chroma key, color grading, and extensive audio/video format compatibility' and is a leading Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Kdenlive for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Kdenlive alternative is Shotcut, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Kdenlive are OpenShot, DaVinci Resolve, Olive Video Editor and Avidemux.

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  1. 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.

    124 Shotcut alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Video filters
    3.  Video Converter
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Visual timeline
    6.  Trim video
    7.  CPU&GPU Rendering
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Portable
    12.  Non linear editor

    Shotcut VS Kdenlive

     
    Comments about Shotcut as an Alternative to Kdenlive
    Barrett
    Positive Oct 25, 2021
    5

    Very slim compared to other editors. Useful for casual clip editing and some light video editing if the product is intended to be simple

    Guest
    Positive Oct 4, 2016
    10

    It is multi-platform and easy to learn.

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    • Most users think Shotcut is a great Kdenlive alternative.

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

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

    • Shotcut is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
    • Shotcut is LightweightKdenlive is not according to our users
  2. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

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    OpenShot is a free and open-source video editor for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, designed to be easy to use and quick to learn.

    127 OpenShot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    OpenShot 3.3 interface

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  3D animated titles
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  32-bit support
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Photo effects
    9.  Layer Movement
    10.  Geometry editing
    11.  Edit screenshots
    12. Blender icon  Blender Integration

    OpenShot VS Kdenlive

     
    Comments about OpenShot as an Alternative to Kdenlive
    Top Positive Comment
    Tubby 9417
    Oct 5, 2023
    3

    Why use openshot when you can use kdenlive and do more without crashes or lags. Openshot is made with python which makes it unnecessarly slow. I can't recommend it

    Top Negative Comment
    ahmed52
    Jan 18, 2022
    1

    pretty simple ,cuz it's can't do anything not to mintion crashing alot even though it's "simple"

    Most Recent Comment
    Hasan Yildiz
    Positive Aug 7, 2022
    0

    it's great that it's free and open source.

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

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedKdenlive is not according to our users
  4. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

     416 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.

    110 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    Top DaVinci Resolve Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Compositor
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Built-in editor
    6.  Advanced Trimming
    7.  Hardware Accelerated
    8.  8K editing capabilities
    9.  Remove Noise
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Non linear editor

    DaVinci Resolve VS Kdenlive

     
    Comments about DaVinci Resolve as an Alternative to Kdenlive
    Most Recent Comment
    Klaymore
    Positive May 7, 2023
    3

    Best video editor out there, great free version. On Linux you have to convert videos to DNxHD before editing them but honestly I'd do that anyways because it's way faster than h264 and makes the editor feel super snappy and responsive. Great color correction and green screening tools as well

    Guest
    Positive Nov 15, 2016
    5

    It has very good grading capabilities, powerful features and timeline. And it works on Windows

    Barrett
    Positive Oct 25, 2021
    0

    Free version is very limited, but if you're willing to pay, it is one of the best consumer editors money can buy.

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

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

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryKdenlive is Free and Open Source
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    Olive Video Editor

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    Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.

    113 Olive Video Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Olive Video Editor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Multitrack editing
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Multi Platform
    5.  Offline Data Collection
    6.  Node Based
    7.  Custom layouts
    8.  Support for Unicode

    Olive Video Editor VS Kdenlive

     
    Comments about Olive Video Editor as an Alternative to Kdenlive
    Top Positive Comment
    Barrett
    Oct 25, 2021
    2

    Feels like VEGAS for Linux users. Somehow more stable than VEGAS/similar editors despite being in alpha

    Top Negative Comment
    tangycandy
    Jan 2, 2023
    1

    Olive Editor is at a solid start. That said, it's nowhere nearly as capable as Kdenlive. It's been in development for a few years now, and seems to only be maintained by a single developper. As the Github repo states, "Olive is alpha software and is considered highly unstable"

    Most Recent Comment
    ahmed52
    Positive Jan 18, 2022
    2

    it's fast ,powerfull , stable and lightwate to my potao pc , even more then open shot

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    • Some users think Olive Video Editor is a great Kdenlive alternative, some don't.

    • Olive Video Editor is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
    • Olive Video Editor is Lightweight and Privacy focusedKdenlive is not according to our users
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    Avidemux

     645 likes
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    Free and simple video editor that supports a variety of file types and automated tasks. SIMPLE video editor, dedicated for ONE video at a time. NOT for multi video editing/montage.

    143 Avidemux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Avidemux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Cut video
    2.  Crop video
    3.  Built-in Video Converter
    4.  Lossless Muxing
    5.  Sync Audio & Video
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Visual Editing
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Keyframe Animation

    Avidemux VS Kdenlive

     
    Comments about Avidemux as an Alternative to Kdenlive
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Negative Sep 15, 2016
    7

    One is muxing software, the other is editing software.

    AntumDeluge
    Positive Jun 19, 2019
    1

    While Avidemux is not nearly as robust & feature-full as Kdenlive, it is still a video editing software & does much more than just mux.

    Guest
    Negative Jan 4, 2023
    0

    avidemux is not really video editing software in the same sense as kdenlive or other common video editors

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    • This alternative is disputed. Avidemux is a legitimate Kdenlive alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
    • Avidemux is LightweightKdenlive is not according to our users
  8. Adobe Premiere Pro icon

    Adobe Premiere Pro

     435 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.

    132 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Adobe Premiere Pro screenshot 1

    Top Adobe Premiere Pro Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Text editing
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Crash recovery
    6.  Colour Grading
    7.  Keyframe Animation
    8.  Non Destructive Editing
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Works Offline

    Adobe Premiere Pro VS Kdenlive

     
    Comments about Adobe Premiere Pro as an Alternative to Kdenlive
    adamaenas
    Positive Sep 28, 2022
    -3

    because it's the best software

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

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

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryKdenlive is Free and Open Source
  10. Write-on Video icon

    Write-on Video

     129 likes
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    Enjoy the fun of video editing with Write-on Video Ultimate. Fast and easy – you can now create videos and scripts simultaneously with Write-on Video.

    107 Write-on Video alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Write-on Video screenshot 1

    Write-on Video Features

    1.  Search by tags
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Visual timeline
    4.  Export to PDF
    5.  Video filters
    6.  Embed subtitles into video
    7.  Stickers
    8. Android icon  Android Sync
    9.  iPhone/iPod sync
    10.  Capture Video

    Write-on Video VS Kdenlive

     
    Comments about Write-on Video as an Alternative to Kdenlive
    Rosalind Morris
    Positive Feb 22, 2019
    11

    Write-on Video is faster th?n Kdenlive

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    • Almost everyone thinks Write-on Video is a great Kdenlive alternative.

    • Write-on Video is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Kdenlive.

    • Write-on Video is Freemium and ProprietaryKdenlive is Free and Open Source
  11. VEGAS Pro icon

    VEGAS Pro

     247 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.

    106 VEGAS Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    VEGAS Pro screenshot 1

    Top VEGAS Pro Features

    1.  Multitrack editing
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Support for VST Plugins
    4.  Transitions Effects
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  RAW Photo Editors
    11.  Text to Speech
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    VEGAS Pro VS Kdenlive

     
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