Pinnacle Studio Alternatives for Linux

Pinnacle Studio is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. 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 Pinnacle Studio and 17 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Pinnacle Studio are Shotcut, Avidemux, DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot.

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Pinnacle Studio alternatives are mainly Video Editors but may also be Screen Recorders or Animation Makers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Pinnacle Studio.
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Pinnacle Studio alternatives page was last updated Mar 14, 2024
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  1. Kdenlive icon
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    Kdenlive

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    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.

    117 Kdenlive alternatives
    Logging

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Editing
    Audio
    +2
    Effects

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Visual Editing
    2.  Sync Audio & Video
    3.  Split videos
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Watermark free
    6.  Non linear editor
    7.  MultiTrack
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    10.  Add subtitles
    11.  GPU Support
    12.  Realtime filter effects
    13.  Color correction
    14.  Live editing
    15.  Speech to text
    16.  Normalize Volume
    17.  Support for 4K
    18.  Support for MOV files
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    LucaFinizio

    It's faster than other software, quite easy to use, and rich of feautres! And it's also open source! I always use this software.

    Positive comment •Jan 15, 2020
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    • Most users think Kdenlive is a great Pinnacle Studio alternative.

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

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

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourcePinnacle Studio is Paid and Proprietary
  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
    Text filter settings

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Shotcut on Windows
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    Shotcut screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No registration required

    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.  Non linear editor
    13.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    14.  Multitrack editing
    15.  Drag and Drop
    16.  Subtitles and captions
    17.  Support for subtitles
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  4. 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.

    137 Avidemux alternatives
    Avidemux screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Cut video
    2.  Built-in Video Converter
    3.  Crop video
    4.  Lossless Muxing
    5.  Sync Audio & Video
    6.  Visual Editing
    7.  Watermark images
    8.  Support for 4K
    9.  Integrated Codecs
    10.  Supports H265 Codec
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Keyframe Animation
    13.  Video file conversion
    14.  FFMPEG support
    15.  Embed subtitles into video
    16.  Face masking
    17.  Photo effects
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    Guest

    Does not seem to have timeline or scene editing

    Negative comment •Oct 6, 2015
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    • Most users think Avidemux is a great Pinnacle Studio alternative.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourcePinnacle Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Avidemux is LightweightPinnacle Studio is not according to our users
  5. 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.

    122 DaVinci Resolve alternatives
    Hollywood's #1 Post Solution

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
    All In One Solution for Post Production
    Edit The world's fastest and most advanced professional NLE.
    +9
    Cut Designed for editors to turn around work fast!

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    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.  Node Based
    12.  Support for 4K
    13.  Dark Mode
    14.  Multi-Screen
    15.  Multitrack editing
    16.  Noise Reduction
    17.  Support for VST Plugins
    18.  Grading
    19.  Controller Support
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    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to Pinnacle Studio.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryPinnacle Studio is Paid and Proprietary
  6. OpenShot icon
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    OpenShot

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    OpenShot is a free and open-source video editor for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS, designed to be easy to use and quick to learn.

    129 OpenShot alternatives
    OpenShot screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    OpenShot screenshot 1
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    +2
    OpenShot screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  3D animated titles
    3.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  32-bit support
    6.  Photo effects
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Layer Movement
    9.  Geometry editing
    10.  Edit screenshots
    11.  Blender Integration
    12.  Non linear editor
    13.  Track multiple packages
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    Guest

    it's free and easy to use for simple editing

    Positive comment •Apr 13, 2020
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    OpenShot icon

    • Most users think OpenShot is a great Pinnacle Studio alternative.

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourcePinnacle Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPinnacle Studio is not according to our users
  7. Olive Video Editor icon
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    Olive Video Editor

     136 likes
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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

    Application type

    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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    Guest

    My brother uses it and He has mad a lot of really good edited movies and even entered them into competitions!!

    Positive comment •Dec 3, 2020
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    • Olive Video Editor is Free and Open SourcePinnacle Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Olive Video Editor is LightweightPinnacle Studio is not according to our users
  9. Lightworks icon
    Lightworks icon

    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.

    102 Lightworks alternatives
    Lightworks screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    2.  Node Based
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Color correction
    5.  Non linear editor
    6.  Watermarking
    7.  Capture Video
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  10. PiTiVi icon
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    PiTiVi

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

    101 PiTiVi alternatives
    PiTiVi screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    PiTiVi Features

    1.  Transformation toolbox
    2.  Compositor
    3.  Non linear editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  32-bit support
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  11. Flowblade icon
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    Flowblade

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

    68 Flowblade alternatives
    Flowblade screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Flowblade Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Non linear editor
    Flowblade screenshot 1
    Flowblade iconPinnacle Studio Icon

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  12. Cinecred icon
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    Cinecred

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    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    65 Cinecred alternatives
    Live Visualization

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Cinecred Features

    Interactive Styling
    initial template
    +4
    Flexible Design
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  13. Cinelerra icon
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    Cinelerra

     73 likes
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    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.

    96 Cinelerra alternatives
    Cinelerra screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Cinelerra screenshot 1
    Cinelerra screenshot 2
    +3
    Cinelerra screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Non Destructive Editing
    2.  Transitions Effects
    3.  Portable
    4.  Colour Grading
    5.  Support for 4K
    6.  Non linear editor
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  14. LiVES icon
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    LiVES

     15 likes
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    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
    LiVES screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LiVES screenshot 1
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    Discontinued

    Last update on 2020.

    LiVES iconPinnacle Studio Icon

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