VSDC Free Video Editor Alternatives for Mac

VSDC Free Video Editor is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is Blender, 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 Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to VSDC Free Video Editor are Kdenlive, Shotcut, Avidemux and DaVinci Resolve.

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  1. Blender icon
     1871 likes

    A comprehensive open-source 3D software suite for modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, rigging, and animating. It supports renderings, simulations including fluid and cloth dynamics, complex compositing, video editing, and Python scripting, running across all major operating systems.

    162 Blender alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 1994

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Steam
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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  2. Kdenlive icon
     955 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.

    156 Kdenlive alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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  3. Shotcut icon
     508 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.

    171 Shotcut alternatives

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    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • AppImageHub
    • Flatpak
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  4. Avidemux icon
     675 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.

    187 Avidemux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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  5. DaVinci Resolve icon
     482 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.

    173 DaVinci Resolve alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • iPad
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  6. OpenShot icon
     600 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.

    166 OpenShot alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Haiku
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flatpak
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  7. 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.

    198 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2009

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  8. Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.

    140 Olive Video Editor alternatives

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    • Since 2019

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  9. CapCut icon
     80 likes

    Free video editor offering multi-track timeline, trimming, splitting, speed adjustments, advanced filters, stickers, backgrounds removal, licensed music, speech-to-text, stabilization, customizable 4K 60fps export, and direct sharing to social platforms like TikTok and YouTube.

    276 CapCut alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HarmonyOS
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  10. Easy video editor designed for beginners and content creators, featuring a drag-and-drop timeline, 4K/8K support, built-in effects, transitions, titles, AI-driven tools for background removal, screen recording, Instant Mode templates, stabilization, and direct online sharing.

    189 Wondershare Filmora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  11. Final Cut Pro icon
     114 likes

    Final Cut Pro provides non-linear, non-destructive editing of any QuickTime-compatible video format including DV, HDV, P2 MXF (DVCProHD), XDCAM (via plug-in), and 2K film formats. It supports a number of simultaneously composited video tracks (limited mainly by video format and...

    168 Final Cut Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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  12. Cinecred icon
     16 likes

    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    101 Cinecred alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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