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, DaVinci Resolve, Avidemux and OpenShot.

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VirtualDub alternatives are mainly Video Editors, but if you're looking for Video Converters or Audio Converters you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, Linux and Android. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to VirtualDub.
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Guest
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    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...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Lester Covax
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    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 Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedVirtualDub 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Killy
    Positive
    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 Lightweight and Privacy focusedVirtualDub 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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    Positive
    0

    is complete and it is alive

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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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    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.

    151 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    beat_truck
    Negative
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    Although I like Avidemux, you cannot capture video with it.

    Lester Covax
    Positive
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    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
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    -4

    VirtualDub clone with more functionality

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
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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.

    133 OpenShot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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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)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    OpenCut

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

    57 OpenCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Cinecred

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    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    75 Cinecred alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Pitivi

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

    106 Pitivi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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