VirtualDub Alternatives
VirtualDub is described as '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' and is a very popular Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 100 alternatives to VirtualDub for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPad. The best alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like VirtualDub are Avidemux, Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot.
VirtualDub alternatives are mainly Video Editors but may also be Motion Graphics Software or Animation Makers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of VirtualDub.Kdenlive
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Video Editor
109 alternatives to Kdenlive- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- KDE
- Flathub
- Flatpak
Kdenlive is a non linear video editor. It is based on the MLT framework and accepts many audio and video formats, allows you to add effects, transitions and render into the format of your choice.
Kdenlive Features
Kdenlive vs VirtualDub
The simplest video task of all time: take a couple PNGs and output some form of video, is already too much for this. Lots of pretty surface, but not much actual ability underneath...
LesterCovaxProne to crashing and unintuitive for simple editing tasks.
Avidemux
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Video Editor
129 alternatives to Avidemux- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
Free and simple video editor that supports a variety of file types and automated tasks. SIMPLE video editor, dedicated for ONE video at a time. NOT for multi video editing/montage.
Avidemux Features
Avidemux vs VirtualDub
VirtualDub clone with more functionality
LesterCovaxSimple, yet powerful program for quick edits (whether muxing or re-encoding). Seeking through key-frames is simple, and there are some additional filters for simple tasks.
beat_truckAlthough I like Avidemux, you cannot capture video with it.
Shotcut
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Video Editor
110 alternatives to Shotcut- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- PortableApps.com
- AppImageHub
- Flathub
- Snapcraft
Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform, non-linear video editor.
Shotcut Features
Shotcut vs VirtualDub
KillyBetter support for input formats, such as flv. More features.
DaVinci Resolve
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Freemium • Proprietary
- Video Editor
113 alternatives to DaVinci Resolve- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- iPad
DaVinci Resolve combines the world’s most advanced color corrector with professional multi-track editing, so now you can edit, color correct, finish and deliver all from one system!.
DaVinci Resolve Features
DaVinci Resolve vs VirtualDub
is complete and it is alive
OpenShot
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Video Editor
119 alternatives to OpenShot- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
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.
OpenShot Features
OpenShot vs VirtualDub
VirtualDub is easy to use and full of features. You can easily cut a piece out of a video within 1 minute. OpenShot does not offer such easy accessibility. After 15 minutes i was not able to cut a part out of video and save it. I deinstalled it.
Olive Video Editor
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Video Editor
105 alternatives to Olive Video Editor- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.
Olive Video Editor Features
Animation Desk
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Freemium • Proprietary
- Animation Maker
- Digital Painting Tool
94 alternatives to Animation Desk- Windows
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
Animation Desk is a perfect tool for animating, storyboarding, and sketching. It’s an app Loved by professional and amateur animators, Youtubers, and many art lovers. Draw you frame-to-frame animation from scratch, or create animations upon videos, images, PSD layers.
Animation Desk Features
Animation Desk vs VirtualDub
rosalindmorris23Drawing animations is much more comfortable with Animation Desk!
Adobe Premiere Pro
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- Video Editor
115 alternatives to Adobe Premiere Pro- Mac
- Windows
Edit video faster than ever before with the powerful, more connected Adobe Premiere® Pro CC. Dozens of brand-new features include a redesigned timeline, improved media management, and streamlined color grading.
Adobe Premiere Pro Features
Adobe Premiere Pro vs VirtualDub
VirtualDub is a lightning fast and free tool, Adobe Premiere Pro is an expensive proprietary bloated dinosaur.
In addition, Adobe Premiere lacks the important feature of editing without recompression.
LosslessCut
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Video Editor
14 alternatives to LosslessCut- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Simple, cross platform video editor for lossless trimming / cutting of videos. Great for rough processing of large video files taken from a video camera, GoPro, drone, etc. Lets you quickly extract the good parts from your videos and discard GB of data without losing quality.
LosslessCut Features
Camtasia
Is this a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- Video Editor
- Screen Recorder
- Screenshot Capture Tool
200 alternatives to Camtasia- Mac
- Windows
Produce videos for the web using the industry-leading H.264 format. No tweaks or technospeak, just sparkling HD-quality video with compact file sizes...every single time. Two existing production presets (blog and web) and three new presets (YouTube, HD display, and Screencast.
Camtasia Features