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, Avidemux, DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot.

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  1. Kdenlive icon
     955 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.

    157 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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  2. Shotcut icon
     508 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.

    173 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
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  3. Avidemux icon
     675 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.

    187 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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  4. DaVinci Resolve icon
     484 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.

    174 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPad
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  5. OpenShot icon
     600 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.

    168 OpenShot alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Haiku
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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  6. Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.

    140 Olive Video Editor alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2019

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  7. WannaCut icon
     17 likes

    Lightweight, open-source video editor combines Rust and React architecture for professional multi-track timeline workflows, requestAnimationFrame playback, robust undo/redo, magnetic snapping, easy fade controls, keyframable effects, and asset management on Linux and Windows.

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    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Lightworks icon
     171 likes

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

    131 Lightworks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. Flowblade icon
     31 likes

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

    99 Flowblade alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  10. Pitivi icon
     94 likes

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

    130 Pitivi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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  11. Cinecred icon
     16 likes

    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    101 Cinecred alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  12. Cinelerra icon
     76 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.

    129 Cinelerra alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
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