VSDC Free Video Editor Alternatives for Linux

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

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  1. Kdenlive icon

    Kdenlive

     892 likes

    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.

    122 Kdenlive alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Kdenlive vs VSDC Free Video Editor Comments
    gcaptain
    Positive
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    Has everything I'm looking for and using it feels way smoother.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceVSDC Free Video Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kdenlive is Customizable and Privacy focusedVSDC Free Video Editor is not according to our users
  2. Shotcut icon

    Shotcut

     477 likes

    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.

    135 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Its a good editor with all those feautures

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Shotcut is Free and Open SourceVSDC Free Video Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Shotcut is Privacy focusedVSDC Free Video Editor is not according to our users
  4. DaVinci Resolve icon

    DaVinci Resolve

     453 likes

    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.

    125 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad
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    zlelmefs
    Negative
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    Not simple, can't even download it without making an account. No reason to put up with crap like that when the field is already saturated with free options

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryVSDC Free Video Editor is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. OpenShot icon

    OpenShot

     579 likes

    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.

    138 OpenShot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    OpenShot vs VSDC Free Video Editor Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's free like VSDC but runs on Linux in 64-Bit

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceVSDC Free Video Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Privacy focusedVSDC Free Video Editor is not according to our users
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    Avidemux

     656 likes

    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.

    159 Avidemux alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Avidemux vs VSDC Free Video Editor Comments
    wbell539
    Positive
    0

    Splendid product that is extremely easy to use. I exercise it almost daily.

    • Avidemux is Free and Open SourceVSDC Free Video Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
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    OpenCut

     16 likes

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

    63 OpenCut alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Docker
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. Pitivi icon

    Pitivi

     93 likes

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

    112 Pitivi alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
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    Cinelerra

     74 likes

    Cinelerra is a highly advanced and professional non-linear video editing software, but still remains open source. Cinelerra solves three main tasks: capturing, editing and compositing.

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    • Linux
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    Cinecred

     15 likes

    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  14. LiVES icon

    LiVES

     16 likes

    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

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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