Free Kdenlive Alternatives for Linux

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

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  1. Shotcut icon

    Shotcut

     475 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.

    133 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Shotcut vs Kdenlive Comments
    Barrett
    Positive
    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
    10

    It is multi-platform and easy to learn.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Shotcut is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
  2. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     574 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.

    136 OpenShot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    OpenShot vs Kdenlive Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Tubby 9417
    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
    IronoClippy
    0

    It's Okay, but lacks Add-ons

    Hasan Yildiz
    Positive
    0

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

    3 of 9 comments
    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
  4. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

     445 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.

    119 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 Kdenlive Comments
    Klaymore
    Positive
    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
    5

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Barrett
    Positive
    0

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

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryKdenlive is Free and Open Source
  5. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

     653 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.

    156 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 Kdenlive Comments
    AntumDeluge
    Positive
    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
    7

    One is muxing software, the other is editing software.

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

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
  6. Olive Video Editor icon

    Olive Video Editor

     148 likes

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

    120 Olive Video Editor alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Olive Video Editor vs Kdenlive Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Barrett
    2

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

    Top Negative Comment
    tangycandy
    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"

    ahmed52
    Positive
    2

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

    3 of 5 comments
    • Olive Video Editor is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
  7. Pitivi icon

    Pitivi

     92 likes

    Free video editor with a beautiful and intuitive user interface, a clean codebase and a fantastic community.

    110 Pitivi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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    Pitivi vs Kdenlive Comments
    Hasan Yildiz
    Positive
    2

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

    Guest
    Positive
    5

    Video editor with all things video editor should have.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Pitivi is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
  9. Lightworks icon

    Lightworks

     167 likes

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

    110 Lightworks alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Lightworks vs Kdenlive Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    9

    Lightworks is very hard to understand for the average user. Kdenlive is simpler to understand.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Lightworks is Freemium and ProprietaryKdenlive is Free and Open Source
  10. OpenCut icon

    OpenCut

     16 likes

    The open source video editor that gets the job done. Simple, powerful, and works on any platform.

    62 OpenCut alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Flowblade

     29 likes

    Flowblade is a multitrack non-linear video editor for Linux released under GPL 3 license.

    79 Flowblade alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Flowblade vs Kdenlive Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    less bloated stable and not as buggy

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Flowblade is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
  12. Cinelerra icon

    Cinelerra

     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.

    108 Cinelerra alternatives

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    • Linux
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    Cinelerra vs Kdenlive Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    The Cinelerra-GG version: more professional, very large number of video and multiplex formats, excellent manual, 9 Linux platforms, steady monthly releases.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Cinelerra is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
  13. Cinecred icon

    Cinecred

     15 likes

    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    80 Cinecred alternatives

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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Live Visualization
     
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    Cinecred vs Kdenlive Comments
    mentos124
    Negative
    1

    the a film credits creator, not an editor

    • Cinecred is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
  14. Wav2Bar icon

    Wav2Bar

     2 likes

    Wav2Bar is a FOSS desktop app that lets you make nice visuals for your audio source, to then share on the internet.

    11 Wav2Bar alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    Project settings tab, and a project with bar visualizers, time text and classic text, a timer, an image and a background (shape).
     
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