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 many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Pinnacle Studio are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot and Avidemux.

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  1. Kdenlive icon
     874 likes

    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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    Comments about Kdenlive as an Alternative to Pinnacle Studio
    LucaFinizio
    Positive
    0

    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.

    Kdenlive icon
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    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourcePinnacle Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedPinnacle Studio is not according to our users
  2. Shotcut icon
     468 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
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. DaVinci Resolve icon
     441 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.

    117 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
     
  4. OpenShot icon
     572 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    Comments about OpenShot as an Alternative to Pinnacle Studio
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    it's free and easy to use for simple editing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourcePinnacle Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPinnacle Studio is not according to our users
  5. Avidemux icon
     652 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.

    154 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Comments about Avidemux as an Alternative to Pinnacle Studio
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    Does not seem to have timeline or scene editing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourcePinnacle Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Avidemux is LightweightPinnacle Studio is not according to our users
  6. Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.

    119 Olive Video Editor alternatives

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Olive Video Editor as an Alternative to Pinnacle Studio
    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Olive Video Editor is Free and Open SourcePinnacle Studio is Paid and Proprietary
    • Olive Video Editor is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPinnacle Studio is not according to our users
  7. Lightworks icon
     167 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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. OpenCut icon
     14 likes

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

    60 OpenCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Pitivi icon
     92 likes

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

    109 Pitivi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
     
  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.

    107 Cinelerra alternatives

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    • Linux
     
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