Free VEGAS Pro Alternatives for Windows

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

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VEGAS Pro alternatives are mainly Video Editors, but if you're looking for Screen Recorders or Screenshot Capture Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Android Tablet, Mac, Android, Windows + Free, iPad and Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to VEGAS Pro.
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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

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    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.

    117 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
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    Top Positive Comment
    RudolphX
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    Best Sony Vegas alternative. Too bad it has only 1 Windows release currently and it's still in developement

    Top Negative Comment
    shay
    0

    the program is prone to unexpected crashes.

    pavanvo
    Positive
    0

    Great alternative to Vegas if you're on Linux

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    • Most users think Kdenlive is a great VEGAS Pro alternative.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to VEGAS Pro.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to VEGAS Pro.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceVEGAS Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedVEGAS Pro is not according to our users
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    Shotcut

     466 likes
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    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.

    130 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    David
    Positive
    5

    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.

    Guest
    Positive
    5

    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 ...)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Shotcut is an AMAZING video editing software. I used Vegas 16 and later Shotcut. The workflow is very similar. Great alternative to Vegas.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Shotcut is a great VEGAS Pro alternative, some don't.

    • Shotcut is Free and Open SourceVEGAS Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Shotcut is Lightweight and Privacy focusedVEGAS Pro is not according to our users
  4. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

     438 likes
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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.

    114 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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    Comments about DaVinci Resolve as an Alternative to VEGAS Pro
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    1

    This really better than Sony Vegas

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    MB85_STUDIO
    0

    Pick a reason why you want to report DaVinci Resolve, Try to provide any extra info that could be relevant, like links to more info and similar. The program does not work properly on Linux. Very few video formats are accepted. You have to convert your recorded videos into a format suitable for DaVinci Resolve. This is annoying and ultimately costs more storage space. I prefer to use Kdenlive on Linux.

    shay
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    the free download requires an obscene amount of personal information to be inputted; you can put bogus information but it's still very intrusive. after downloading and installing on linux mint, it looked like it was not compatible with the os at all; it wouldn't run.

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    • Some users think DaVinci Resolve is a great VEGAS Pro alternative, some don't.

    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to VEGAS Pro.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryVEGAS Pro is Paid and Proprietary
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    OpenShot

     567 likes
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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.

    133 OpenShot alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Flathub
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    Comments about OpenShot as an Alternative to VEGAS Pro
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    2

    Hardly any features. When I try to zoom into the timeline, it just unzooms. Extremely annoying. Forced to switch to Kdenlive!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    shay
    Negative
    0

    openshot is not capable of the same kind of keyframing and effects as vegas. it is functional for video editing but is more useful for slideshows. a vegas user might find it hard to do their work in this program

    RemovedUser
    Negative
    0

    OpenShot is not a good alternative. It needs Inkscape and Blender for text, chroma key dosen't work... It's an mess!

    Not recommended.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think OpenShot is a great VEGAS Pro alternative, some don't.

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceVEGAS Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedVEGAS Pro is not according to our users
  7. Write-on Video icon

    Write-on Video

     129 likes
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    Enjoy the fun of video editing with Write-on Video Ultimate. Fast and easy – you can now create videos and scripts simultaneously with Write-on Video.

    106 Write-on Video alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
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    • Windows
    • Mac
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    Comments about Write-on Video as an Alternative to VEGAS Pro
    Rosalind Morris
    Positive
    10

    Best adapted for iPhone and iPad!

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    • Almost everyone thinks Write-on Video is a great VEGAS Pro alternative.

    • Write-on Video is Freemium and ProprietaryVEGAS Pro is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Olive Video Editor icon

    Olive Video Editor

     148 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.

    117 Olive Video Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    Resner AlsoResner
    Positive
    1

    Olive is currently not very feature packed, but is still a great editor and is much more stable than Vegas or Kdenlive.

    shay
    0

    by far the closest in functionality to vegas and after effects, including a graph editor, a precomp function ("nested sequences") and similar keyframing. however it is missing layer blend modes, the rich text editor is broken, and renders are lossy, even in .avi format.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    foss, lightweight, versatile

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Olive Video Editor is a great VEGAS Pro alternative, some don't.

    • Olive Video Editor is Free and Open SourceVEGAS Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • Olive Video Editor is Lightweight and Privacy focusedVEGAS Pro is not according to our users
  10. CapCut icon

    CapCut

     64 likes
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    This free video editing app offers features like cutting, speed adjustments, advanced filters, chroma key, and a vast music library. Enjoy non-destructive editing, keyframe animation, transitions, and 4K support across multiple devices without ads or registration.

    163 CapCut alternatives

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
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    • Online
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    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based, Android & Android Tablet alternative to VEGAS Pro.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryVEGAS Pro is Paid and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightVEGAS Pro is not according to our users
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    Lightworks

     166 likes
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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.

    107 Lightworks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
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    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Far more difficut than Sony Vegas. Also, the free verson requires a registration process.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Good enough for Linux, when you get the user effects on the forums.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Lightworks is a great VEGAS Pro alternative, some don't.

    • Lightworks is Freemium and ProprietaryVEGAS Pro is Paid and Proprietary
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    Cinecred

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    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    75 Cinecred alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    OpenCut

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

    57 OpenCut alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. Wondershare Filmora icon

    Wondershare Filmora

     69 likes
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    Easy video editor designed for beginners and content creators, featuring a drag-and-drop timeline, 4K/8K support, built-in effects, transitions, titles, AI-driven tools for background removal, screen recording, Instant Mode templates, stabilization, and direct online sharing.

    150 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
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    Comments about Wondershare Filmora as an Alternative to VEGAS Pro
    Guest
    Negative
    6

    Giant watermark if you just want to use it for free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Wondershare Filmora is a great VEGAS Pro alternative, some don't.

    • Wondershare Filmora is Freemium and ProprietaryVEGAS Pro is Paid and Proprietary
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    VideoPad

     69 likes
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    Comprehensive video editor with over 50 visual effects and transitions, offering real-time previews and fully adjustable parameters. Supports diverse audio/video formats, adds photos and text, and enables sharing on DVDs, HD DVDs, Blu-Ray, mobile devices, or online. Free and professional versions available.

    152 VideoPad alternatives

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    • Kindle Fire
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