Free OpenShot Alternatives for Windows

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

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  1. Kdenlive icon
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    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.

    113 Kdenlive alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Editing
    Audio
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    Effects

    Top Kdenlive Features

    1.  Visual Editing
    2.  Sync Audio & Video
    3.  Split videos
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Watermark free
    7.  Non linear editor
    8.  MultiTrack
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    11.  Add subtitles
    12.  GPU Support
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    Comments about Kdenlive as an Alternative to OpenShot
     
       
    Douze

    It's also free and open-source, but i found Kdenlive had a lot more features and was a lot more complex than OpenShot could be. A Windows version is also being worked and, even if it's not perfect right now, it works quite well !

    Top positive comment •Jul 27, 2017
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    Guest

    Significantly more complex, but even for my basic editing needs the stability helps A LOT compared to OpenShot

    Positive comment •Oct 14, 2020
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    ivantalalaev

    pretty good gpu support for encoding

    Positive comment •May 16, 2020
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    • Most users think Kdenlive is a great OpenShot alternative.

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

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

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceOpenShot is also Free and Open Source
  2. Shotcut icon
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    Shotcut

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    Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform, non-linear video editor.

    122 Shotcut alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    Openshot buggy on Windows at least

    Positive comment •Jul 24, 2020
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    • Most users think Shotcut is a great OpenShot alternative.

    • Shotcut is Free and Open SourceOpenShot is also Free and Open Source
    • Shotcut is LightweightOpenShot is not according to our users
  4. DaVinci Resolve icon
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    DaVinci Resolve

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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.

    113 DaVinci Resolve alternatives
    Hollywood's #1 Post Solution

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    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • iPad
    All In One Solution for Post Production
    Edit The world's fastest and most advanced professional NLE.
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    Cut Designed for editors to turn around work fast!

    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.  Non linear editor
    10.  Remove Noise
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Node Based
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    Guest

    Color correction and sheer versatility.

    Positive comment •Nov 27, 2016
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    Guest

    It is very stable, fast, and have a lot of features, like a compositor, audio editor, and it is the best color grading tool on the market.

    Positive comment •Apr 28, 2020
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    • Most users think DaVinci Resolve is a great OpenShot alternative.

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

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenShot is Free and Open Source
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  6. Olive Video Editor icon
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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.

    115 Olive Video Editor alternatives
    Olive Video Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Curve Keyframe
    Export File Extension

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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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.

    140 Avidemux alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Main window
    Bitrate/size calculator
    +4
    Video filter manager

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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    superluminar

    Only for very simple, single tasks, not for editing a film or so.

    Negative comment •May 12, 2017
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    Guest

    Can't combine clips, only edits single clips

    Negative comment •Jan 28, 2016
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    vinod_desh

    This is the best SIMPLEST video cutter. You can remove unwanted parts so easily..just mark start and end at any point in the clip..extremely easy

    Positive comment •Nov 18, 2018
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    • Some users think Avidemux is a great OpenShot alternative, some don't.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceOpenShot is also Free and Open Source
    • Avidemux is LightweightOpenShot is not according to our users
  8. CapCut icon
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    CapCut

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    This free video editing app offers features like cutting, speed adjustments, advanced filters, chroma key, and a vast music library. Enjoy non-destructive editing, keyframe animation, transitions, and 4K support across multiple devices without ads or registration.

    140 CapCut alternatives
    CapCut screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    +4
    CapCut screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Automated Captions
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Colour Grading
    9.  Transitions Effects
    10.  Non Destructive Editing
    11.  Support for Layers
    12.  Support for 4K
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    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based & Android Tablet alternative to OpenShot.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenShot is Free and Open Source
    • CapCut is LightweightOpenShot is not according to our users
  10. Camtasia icon
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    Camtasia

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    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    252 Camtasia alternatives
    Camtasia screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Camtasia screenshot 1
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    +1
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    Top Camtasia Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Built-in Screen Capture
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Image Annotations
    6.  Interface Overlay
    7.  Support for HD videos
    8.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    9.  Swiping from all window edges
    10.  Graphical component
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free
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  11. Lightworks icon
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    Lightworks

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

    101 Lightworks alternatives
    Lightworks screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Trimming
    Multiple viewers
    +2
    Fx

    Lightworks Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Node Based
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Color correction
    6.  Non linear editor
    7.  Watermarking
    8.  Capture Video
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    Lightworks VS OpenShot

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    RemovedUser

    Lightworks is VERY limited in the free edition, not even close to OpenShot.

    Negative comment •Mar 17, 2018
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    • Some users think Lightworks is a great OpenShot alternative, some don't.

    • Lightworks is Freemium and ProprietaryOpenShot is Free and Open Source
  12. VirtualDub icon
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    VirtualDub

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    VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows platforms (98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista/7), licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It lacks the editing power of a general-purpose editor such as Adobe Premiere, but is streamlined for fast...

    131 VirtualDub alternatives
    Main window with input and output window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com

    VirtualDub Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Capture Video
    3.  Embed subtitles into video
    4.  Batch processing
    Filters
    Job Control / Batch Operations
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be no longer developed. Last version, 1.10.4.35491, released on October 27, 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge

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    Guest

    Virtualdub is for quick and easy cut and paste tasks or filtering. Openshot seems to be more advanced and rich in features, and is probably more heavy and has more effects.

    Negative comment •Mar 28, 2015
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    • Some users think VirtualDub is a great OpenShot alternative, some don't.

    • VirtualDub is Free and Open SourceOpenShot is also Free and Open Source
  13. Nugget Video Editor icon
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    Nugget Video Editor

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    Seamlessly edit videos with motion effects, unlimited layers, FFmpeg fast rendering, cross-platform support, and multilingual functionality for creative control.

    52 Nugget Video Editor alternatives
    Nugget Video Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Nugget Video Editor screenshot 1

    Top Nugget Video Editor Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Mix Music
    9.  Timeline-based
    10.  Electron based
    11.  Visual timeline
    12.  Cut video
    Nugget Video Editor iconOpenShot Icon

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