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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
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Comments about Shotcut as an Alternative to VEGAS Pro
Wow, it's has the same workflow as sony vegas, not that much memory usage, very fast (I tried openshot, lol what a joke, it was terrible to do edit on it, and I was at 8GB/8GB memory ...)
Shotcut is an AMAZING video editing software. I used Vegas 16 and later Shotcut. The workflow is very similar. Great alternative to Vegas.
Some users think Shotcut is a great VEGAS Pro alternative, some don't.
- Shotcut is Free and Open Source
- Shotcut is Lightweight and Privacy focused




























Workflow is similar enough to Vegas that it's relatively easy to get accustomed to meanwhile it provides core features like composite blends and keyframe animation. Development is active so it continues to advance.