VEGAS Pro Alternatives for Linux

VEGAS Pro 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 VEGAS Pro and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to VEGAS Pro are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot and Olive Video Editor.

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  1. Piranha icon
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    Piranha 8 is a high performance end to end editing and finishing solution for film and video professionals. Edit, composite, retouch, color grade and output using Piranha's lightning fast GPU architecture.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  2. FableCut icon
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    Zero-dependency browser video editor that AI agents can drive — JSON timeline, MCP + REST, live-reloading UI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • JavaScript
    • Node.JS
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  3. PhotoFilmStrip icon
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    PhotoFilmStrip creates videos from your images using "Ken Burns" effects, with background music in just 3 steps. Supports SVCD, DVD up to FULL-HD.

    74 PhotoFilmStrip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. LiVES icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  5. Lumit icon
     2 likes

    Lumit is a free, open-source compositing and motion graphics app for Windows, macOS and Linux. It works similarly to After Effects, with a familiar feel, and it can open your .aep projects.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  6. GoZen icon
     2 likes

    GoZen is an open-source video editor built with Godot. Designed for Linux users first, GoZen combines simplicity for beginners with powerful features for content creators.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • itch.io
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  7. VidShrink icon
     3 likes

    Play, convert, and shrink videos to an exact target size. Offline, adaptive calibration, VMAF-measured. .NET 8 + Avalonia + ffmpeg, Windows.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  8.  1 like

    Browser-based video editor delivers instant AI-assisted editing, text-driven cuts, no downloads or rendering delays, automatic audio-video sync, and professional features for creators. Edit with natural language or by deleting sentences and preview instantly in your browser.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  9. Vidiot icon
     11 likes

    non-linear video editor targeted for home video editing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Miniter icon
     1 like

    Miniter is a basic Compose Multiplatform Video Editor mainly for Android, and Linux.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  11. Daylight is designed as a compact yet powerful grading decision tool to help DoPs and directors establish looks and visualise what they have shot, on set or on location, as well as meeting all of the sophisticated deliverables requirements—in one application.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  12. diascope icon
     1 like

    Photo slideshow generator including a Ken Burns effect along smooth curves, user definable soft luma transitions, and easy audio integration. Produces MPEG (MPEG2, MPEG4), DV or FLV for DVD creation or for the web.

    Cost / License

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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