Kdenlive Alternatives

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, Web-based, iPhone and Android apps. The best Kdenlive alternative is Shotcut, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Kdenlive are OpenShot, DaVinci Resolve, Avidemux and Adobe Premiere Pro.

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Kdenlive alternatives are mainly Video Editors, but if you're looking for Video Converters or Slideshow Makers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Android, iPad + Free, Free, Linux, Mac and Open Source. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Kdenlive.
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  1. Pitivi icon
     94 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • 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.

    • Pitivi is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
  2. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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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.

    • Lightworks is Freemium and ProprietaryKdenlive is Free and Open Source
  3. Flowblade icon
     31 likes

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

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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    Flowblade vs Kdenlive Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    less bloated stable and not as buggy

    • Flowblade is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
  4. WannaCut icon
     14 likes

    Lightweight, open-source video editor combines Rust and React architecture for professional multi-track timeline workflows, requestAnimationFrame playback, robust undo/redo, magnetic snapping, easy fade controls, keyframable effects, and asset management on Linux and Windows.

    58 WannaCut alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. Omniclip icon
     17 likes

    If you are tired of paying to use all the features of existing video editing applications, then you might have found a gem! Turns out Omniclip is fully free and on top of that it's open source. Everything works inside browser, there's no private data being used...

    86 Omniclip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Online
     
  6. 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...

    152 Final Cut Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPad
     
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    Final Cut Pro vs Kdenlive Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    It's an editing powerhouse! However, it does have a very high price.

    • Final Cut Pro is Paid and ProprietaryKdenlive is Free and Open Source
  7. Cinelerra icon
     75 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.

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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.

    • Cinelerra is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
  8. 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.

    171 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  9. Cinecred icon
     15 likes

    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    Cinecred vs Kdenlive Comments
    mentos124
    Negative
    2

    the a film credits creator, not an editor

    • Cinecred is Free and Open SourceKdenlive is also Free and Open Source
  10. Edit images and videos on Android with a free, open-source tool featuring filters, cropping, rotation, brightness, contrast, saturation, video speed adjustment, mute, stabilization, trimming, plus dark and light themes, and no proprietary dependencies.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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