VideoPad AlternativesTop Video Editors and other similar apps like VideoPad

VideoPad is described as 'Versatile video editing software with 50+ effects, real-time previews, and optimization tools for brightness and color. Share projects on DVDs, online, or mobile devices' and is a popular Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to VideoPad for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Web-based and Android apps. The best VideoPad alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VideoPad are Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, OpenShot and Avidemux.

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

     865 likes
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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.

    118 Kdenlive alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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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 VideoPad
    Guest
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    For one, you need dvdauthor to create a DVD, and when yuo download it, there is no .EXE file.

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

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

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

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceVideoPad is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedVideoPad is not according to our users
  2. Shotcut icon

    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.

    131 Shotcut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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  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.

    115 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    • This alternative is disputed. DaVinci Resolve is a legitimate VideoPad alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to VideoPad.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryVideoPad is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Avid Media Composer

    Feature-rich editor with Emmy-winning multicamera syncing, AI tools like PhraseFind AI for offline security, and Panel SDK for third-party integration, ideal for broadcasters.

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  6. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     569 likes
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    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.

    134 OpenShot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Avidemux

     650 likes
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    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.

    152 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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  8. Adobe Premiere Pro icon

    Adobe Premiere Pro

     434 likes
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    Advanced video editing tool offering customizable timelines, multi-format import without transcoding, improved media management, and GPU acceleration for faster rendering. Integrates with Creative Cloud to sync settings, allowing you to edit efficiently on any machine anywhere in the world.

    138 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular iPhone alternative to VideoPad.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to VideoPad.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryVideoPad is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Animation Desk icon

    Animation Desk

     180 likes
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    Create frame-by-frame animation, sketches, and storyboard projects using multiple painting tools, pressure sensitivity, onion skinning, stamp features, layer support, dynamic backgrounds, and easy export to PDF or animatics for sharing or further creative use.

    90 Animation Desk alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Awesome for beginners. Easy to navigate interface.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Animation Desk is a great VideoPad alternative.

    • Animation Desk is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to VideoPad.

    • Animation Desk is Freemium and ProprietaryVideoPad is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. VEGAS Pro icon

    VEGAS Pro

     250 likes
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    Video editing with AI enhances creativity. SOUND FORGE Pro for advanced audio editing. Use VEGAS Hub for media management. Features effects chains and Open FX plug-ins. Utilize hardware acceleration and mobile video uploads for seamless editing experience.

    112 VEGAS Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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  13. 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.

    164 CapCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based alternative to VideoPad.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryVideoPad is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightVideoPad is not according to our users
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    Open Video Editor

     29 likes
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    Open Video Editor lets you edit your videos. It supports HDR and allows to apply filters. With this app you also can trim, scale, and rotate your videos or even grayscale them. It is also possible to use this app to extract audio from a video, to convert a HDR video to SDR, or...

    71 Open Video Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  15. VirtualDub icon

    VirtualDub

     323 likes
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    VirtualDub is a video capture/processing utility for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows platforms (98/ME/NT4/2000/XP/Vista/7), licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It lacks the editing power of a general-purpose editor such as Adobe Premiere, but is streamlined for fast...

    133 VirtualDub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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