Kdenlive Alternatives for Linux

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

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  1. Shotcut icon
     480 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.

    136 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
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  2. OpenShot icon
     580 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.

    139 OpenShot alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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  3. DaVinci Resolve icon
     457 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.

    128 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
     
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  4. Avidemux icon
     658 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.

    161 Avidemux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
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  5. Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.

    122 Olive Video Editor alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  6. Pitivi icon
     94 likes

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

    112 Pitivi alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
     
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  7. OpenCut icon
     17 likes

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

    63 OpenCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. 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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  9. Flowblade icon
     29 likes

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

    81 Flowblade alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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  10. 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
     
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  11. Cinecred icon
     15 likes

    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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  12. Wav2Bar icon
     2 likes

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

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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