OpenShot Alternatives for Linux

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

OpenShot alternatives are mainly Video Editors but may also be Motion Graphics Software or VFX Software. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of OpenShot.

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Kdenlive
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
KDE
Flathub
Flatpak
111 Kdenlive alternatives
Kdenlive is a non linear video editor. It is based on the MLT framework and accepts many audio and video formats, allows you to add effects, transitions and render into the format of your choice.
- - Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to OpenShot.
- - Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OpenShot.
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Kdenlive Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Kdenlive, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. Ad-freeKdenlive doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Chroma Key / Green ScreenKdenlive supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
4. Dark ModeKdenlive supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Kdenlive without registration.
6. Colour GradingKdenlive lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
7. Support for 4KKdenlive supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
8. Works OfflineKdenlive can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. Hardware AcceleratedKdenlive can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
Visual Editing
Split videos
Sync Audio & Video
Watermark free
Non linear editor
MultiTrack
Add subtitles
GPU Support
Realtime filter effects
Customizable
Comments about Kdenlive as a Alternative to OpenShot
Most users think Kdenlive is a great OpenShot alternative.
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 !
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Guest
Significantly more complex, but even for my basic editing needs the stability helps A LOT compared to OpenShot
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ivantalalaev
pretty good gpu support for encoding
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Guest
Loads more features, better looking interface.
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jrstrai
I find that compared to openshot, kdenlive has more features and seems a lot more responsive during editing and previewing.
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Shotcut
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
AppImageHub
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
113 Shotcut alternatives
Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform, non-linear video editor.
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Shotcut Features
1. LightweightShotcut consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Shotcut, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. PortableShotcut can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Chroma Key / Green ScreenShotcut supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Shotcut without registration.
6. Dark ModeShotcut supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
No Watermark
Video filters
Visual timeline
CPU&GPU Rendering
Low CPU usage
Trim video
Timeline
Non linear editor
pan–tilt–zoom camera
Image Masking
Comments about Shotcut as a Alternative to OpenShot
Most users think Shotcut is a great OpenShot alternative.
icheyne
Openshot buggy on Windows at least
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DaVinci Resolve
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Freemium • Proprietary
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPad
115 DaVinci Resolve alternatives
DaVinci Resolve combines the world’s most advanced color corrector with professional multi-track editing, so now you can edit, color correct, finish and deliver all from one system!.
- - DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to OpenShot.
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DaVinci Resolve Features
1. Colour GradingDaVinci Resolve lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
2. Chroma Key / Green ScreenDaVinci Resolve supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
3. Hardware AcceleratedDaVinci Resolve can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
4. Ad-freeDaVinci Resolve doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Node BasedDaVinci Resolve supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
6. Support for 4KDaVinci Resolve supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
7. Support for VST PluginsDaVinci Resolve support third-party Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugins.
8. Dark ModeDaVinci Resolve supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in DaVinci Resolve without registration.
Color correction
Compositor
Advanced Trimming
Built-in editor
8K editing capabilities
Non linear editor
Remove Noise
Multi-Screen
Intuitive Nodes
Noise Reduction
Comments about DaVinci Resolve as a Alternative to OpenShot
Most users think DaVinci Resolve is a great OpenShot alternative.
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.
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Guest
Color correction and sheer versatility.
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Olive Video Editor
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
106 Olive Video Editor alternatives
Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.
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Olive Video Editor Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Olive Video Editor, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. Node BasedOlive Video Editor supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
Non linear editor
Multitrack editing
Multi Platform
Custom layouts
Support for Unicode
Offline Data Collection
Opinions about Olive Video Editor as a Alternative to OpenShot
This alternative is disputed. Olive Video Editor is still a legitimate OpenShot alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Avidemux
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Video Converter
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
PortableApps.com
132 Avidemux alternatives
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.
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Avidemux Features
1. LightweightAvidemux consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Avidemux, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. PortableAvidemux can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
4. Chroma Key / Green ScreenAvidemux supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
Built-in Video Converter
Crop video
Sync Audio & Video
Cut video
Lossless Muxing
Visual Editing
Watermark images
Video file conversion
Integrated Codecs
Embed subtitles into video
Comments about Avidemux as a Alternative to OpenShot
Some users think Avidemux is a great OpenShot alternative, some don't.
superluminar
Only for very simple, single tasks, not for editing a film or so.
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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
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Guest
Can't combine clips, only edits single clips
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Guest
Missing a lot of editing features
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PiTiVi
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Linux
BSD
91 PiTiVi alternatives
Free video editor with a beautiful and intuitive user interface, a clean codebase and a fantastic community.
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PiTiVi Features
Transformation toolbox
Compositor
Non linear editor
Capture Video
32-bit support
Opinions about PiTiVi as a Alternative to OpenShot
Almost everyone thinks PiTiVi is a great OpenShot alternative.
Lightworks
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Freemium • Proprietary
Video Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
95 Lightworks alternatives
Lightworks is an editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family.
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Lightworks Features
1. Ad-freeLightworks doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
2. Chroma Key / Green ScreenLightworks supports chroma key to replace the background with an image or video backdrop.
3. Node BasedLightworks supports node editing, a form of visual programming that gives you full control over the rendering.
4. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Lightworks, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
Color correction
Non linear editor
Watermarking
Capture Video
Comments about Lightworks as a Alternative to OpenShot
Some users think Lightworks is a great OpenShot alternative, some don't.
RemovedUser
Lightworks is VERY limited in the free edition, not even close to OpenShot.
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Cinelerra
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Linux
Wine
88 Cinelerra alternatives
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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Cinelerra Features
1. Works OfflineCinelerra can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. Support for 4KCinelerra supports watching, rendering or exporting 4K content (also know as UHD or Ultra HD).
3. Ad-freeCinelerra doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Colour GradingCinelerra lets you manipulate color in creative and artistic ways.
Non linear editor
Opinions about Cinelerra as a Alternative to OpenShot
This alternative is disputed. Cinelerra is still a legitimate OpenShot alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
Flowblade
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Free • Open Source
Video Editor
Linux
60 Flowblade alternatives
Flowblade is a multitrack non-linear video editor for Linux released under GPL 3 license.
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Flowblade Features
Color correction
Non linear editor
AstroFox
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
110 AstroFox alternatives
Astrofox is a free, open-source motion graphics program that lets you turn your audio into custom, shareable videos. Combine text, images, animations and effects to create stunning, unique visuals. Then generate high-definition videos to share with your fans on social media.
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AstroFox Features
Sound Effects