VirtualDub Alternatives for Linux

VirtualDub 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 VirtualDub and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to VirtualDub are Shotcut, Avidemux, DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot.

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VirtualDub alternatives page was last updated Mar 16, 2022
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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.

    111 Kdenlive alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Visual Editing
    2.  Sync Audio & Video
    3.  Split videos
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Watermark free
    7.  Non linear editor
    8.  MultiTrack
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Add subtitles
    11.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    12.  GPU Support

    Kdenlive VS VirtualDub

     
    Comments about Kdenlive as an Alternative to VirtualDub
    Guest
    Negative Feb 25, 2020
    1

    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...

    Lester Covax
    Negative Mar 21, 2020
    0

    Prone to crashing and unintuitive for simple editing tasks.

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    • This alternative is disputed. Kdenlive is a legitimate VirtualDub alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

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

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

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceVirtualDub is also Free and Open Source
    • Kdenlive is CustomizableVirtualDub is not according to our users
  2. Shotcut icon

    Shotcut

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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.

    124 Shotcut alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Video filters
    3.  Video Converter
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Visual timeline
    6.  Trim video
    7.  CPU&GPU Rendering
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Portable
    12.  Non linear editor

    Shotcut VS VirtualDub

     
    Comments about Shotcut as an Alternative to VirtualDub
    Killy
    Positive Jul 17, 2017
    1

    Better support for input formats, such as flv. More features.

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    • Some users think Shotcut is a great VirtualDub alternative, some don't.

    • Shotcut is Free and Open SourceVirtualDub is also Free and Open Source
    • Shotcut is LightweightVirtualDub is not according to our users
  4. Avidemux icon

    Avidemux

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    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.

    143 Avidemux alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Avidemux screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Easy to use

    Features

    1.  Cut video
    2.  Crop video
    3.  Built-in Video Converter
    4.  Lossless Muxing
    5.  Sync Audio & Video
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Visual Editing
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Keyframe Animation

    Avidemux VS VirtualDub

     
    Comments about Avidemux as an Alternative to VirtualDub
    Most Recent Comment
    beat_truck
    Negative Jul 15, 2018
    3

    Although I like Avidemux, you cannot capture video with it.

    Lester Covax
    Positive Mar 21, 2020
    0

    Simple, 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.

    Guest
    Positive Dec 19, 2017
    -4

    VirtualDub clone with more functionality

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    • Most users think Avidemux is a great VirtualDub alternative.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceVirtualDub is also Free and Open Source
    • Avidemux is LightweightVirtualDub is not according to our users
  5. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

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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.

    110 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    Top DaVinci Resolve Features

    1.  Color correction
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Compositor
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Built-in editor
    6.  Advanced Trimming
    7.  Hardware Accelerated
    8.  8K editing capabilities
    9.  Remove Noise
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Non linear editor

    DaVinci Resolve VS VirtualDub

     
    Comments about DaVinci Resolve as an Alternative to VirtualDub
    Guest
    Positive Mar 9, 2019
    0

    is complete and it is alive

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    • This alternative is disputed. DaVinci Resolve is a legitimate VirtualDub alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

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

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryVirtualDub is Free and Open Source
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    OpenShot

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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.

    127 OpenShot alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    OpenShot 3.3 interface

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  3D animated titles
    4.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  32-bit support
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Photo effects
    9.  Layer Movement
    10.  Geometry editing
    11.  Edit screenshots
    12. Blender icon  Blender Integration

    OpenShot VS VirtualDub

     
    Comments about OpenShot as an Alternative to VirtualDub
    Guest
    Negative Apr 9, 2017
    7

    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.

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    • Some users think OpenShot is a great VirtualDub alternative, some don't.

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceVirtualDub is also Free and Open Source
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedVirtualDub is not according to our users
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    LosslessCut

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    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.

    17 LosslessCut alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NO flagNorway

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    LosslessCut screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Lossless Cropping
    2.  No re-encoding
    3.  Cut video
    4.  Split Video
    5.  Portable
    6.  No installation
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Lossless Audio
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Support for 4K

    LosslessCut VS VirtualDub

     
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    Olive Video Editor

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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.

    113 Olive Video Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Olive Video Editor screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Multitrack editing
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Multi Platform
    5.  Offline Data Collection
    6.  Node Based
    7.  Custom layouts
    8.  Support for Unicode

    Olive Video Editor VS VirtualDub

     
  10. Lightworks icon

    Lightworks

     165 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.

    105 Lightworks alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Lightworks screenshot 1

    Lightworks Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Node Based
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Color correction
    6.  Non linear editor
    7.  Watermarking
    8.  Capture Video

    Lightworks VS VirtualDub

     
  11. Pitivi icon

    Pitivi

     92 likes
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    Free video editor with a beautiful and intuitive user interface, a clean codebase and a fantastic community.

    103 Pitivi alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    Pitivi screenshot 1

    Pitivi Features

    1.  Transformation toolbox
    2.  Compositor
    3.  Non linear editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  32-bit support

    Pitivi VS VirtualDub

     
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