Open Source Lightworks Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to Lightworks for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Linux alternative is Kdenlive. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Lightworks and 16 are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to Lightworks are Shotcut, OpenShot, Avidemux and Olive Video Editor.

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

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    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.

    119 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Kdenlive vs Lightworks Comments
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    Almost the same functions, but a lot of problems with frame accuracy.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceLightworks is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedLightworks is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    132 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. 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.

    135 OpenShot alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    OpenShot vs Lightworks Comments
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    Openshot simply doesn't support as many features as Lightworks, Openshot is a much more simple program

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    Not so similar, it doesn't have effect as much as lightworks, and it's way easier.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceLightworks is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedLightworks is not according to our users
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    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.

    155 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 is linear video editing software and allows only to add some effects on video. Lightworks is a non-linear editor.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Avidemux is not even a bit similar with Lightworks. Avidemux is for editing one single clip.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Lightworks is more of an advanced non-linear video editor with advanced features like the ones in Sony Vegas Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro. Avidemux is a linear video editor designed for simple cuts, which is not nearly as advanced as Lightworks.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceLightworks is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Avidemux is LightweightLightworks is not according to our users
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    OpenCut

     16 likes

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

    61 OpenCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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

     92 likes

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

    109 Pitivi alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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    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.

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    Beutl

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    Cross-platform video editing (compositing) software.

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    • Windows
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    LiVES

     16 likes

    LiVES is a Video Editing System. It is designed to be simple to use, yet powerful. It is small in size, yet it has many advanced features. LiVES mixes realtime video performance and non-linear editing in one application.

    92 LiVES alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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