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 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 Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to VSDC Free Video Editor are Shotcut, Avidemux, DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot.

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VSDC Free Video Editor alternatives are mainly Video Editors but may also be Video Converters or Slideshow Makers.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of VSDC Free Video Editor.
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VSDC Free Video Editor allows you to add quick changes to a video file as well as create a more complex project involving advanced post-production techniques.

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VSDC Free Video Editor alternatives page was last updated Feb 4, 2025
  1. Kdenlive icon
     791 likes

    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.

    112 Kdenlive alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

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    Platforms

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

    Top Kdenlive 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.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    11.  Add subtitles
    12.  GPU Support
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    gcaptain

    Has everything I'm looking for and using it feels way smoother.

    Positive commentJan 22, 2022
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    • Most users think Kdenlive is a great VSDC Free Video Editor alternative.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to VSDC Free Video Editor.

    • Kdenlive is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to VSDC Free Video Editor.

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceVSDC Free Video Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Shotcut icon
     423 likes

    Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform, non-linear video editor.

    122 Shotcut alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Watermark
    2.  Video filters
    3.  Video Converter
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  CPU&GPU Rendering
    6.  Visual timeline
    7.  Trim video
    8.  Low CPU usage
    9.  Portable
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Timeline
    12.  No registration required
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    Guest

    Its a good editor with all those feautures

    Positive commentAug 4, 2018
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    • Most users think Shotcut is a great VSDC Free Video Editor alternative.

    • Shotcut is Free and Open SourceVSDC Free Video Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Shotcut is LightweightVSDC Free Video Editor is not according to our users
  3. Avidemux icon
     638 likes

    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.

    139 Avidemux alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cut video
    2.  Built-in Video Converter
    3.  Crop video
    4.  Lossless Muxing
    5.  Sync Audio & Video
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Visual Editing
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Support for 4K
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Keyframe Animation
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  4. DaVinci Resolve icon
     397 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.

    112 DaVinci Resolve alternatives
    Hollywood's #1 Post Solution

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    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad

    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.  Non linear editor
    10.  Remove Noise
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Node Based
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    zlelmefs

    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

    Negative commentAug 28, 2022
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    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to VSDC Free Video Editor.

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

    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
    OpenShot screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    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
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    Guest

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

    Positive commentFeb 8, 2017
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    • Some users think OpenShot is a great VSDC Free Video Editor alternative, some don't.

    • OpenShot is Free and Open SourceVSDC Free Video Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenShot is Lightweight and Privacy focusedVSDC Free Video Editor is not according to our users
  6. Adobe Premiere Pro icon
     428 likes

    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.

    132 Adobe Premiere Pro alternatives
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    • Mac
    • Windows

    Top Adobe Premiere Pro Features

    1.  Non linear editor
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Text editing
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Crash recovery
    6.  Colour Grading
    7.  Keyframe Animation
    8.  Non Destructive Editing
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    12.  Works Offline
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    Guest

    Adobe Premier is too much complicated compared to VSDC. System reqs are very different as well.

    Negative commentJul 11, 2018
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    Guest

    Because it is a Video Editor!

    Positive commentJun 17, 2015
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    • Most users think Adobe Premiere Pro is a great VSDC Free Video Editor alternative.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to VSDC Free Video Editor.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryVSDC Free Video Editor is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Olive Video Editor icon
     140 likes

    Olive is a free non-linear video editor aiming to provide a fully-featured alternative to high-end professional video editing software.

    114 Olive Video Editor alternatives
    Olive Video Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    This free video editing app offers features like cutting, speed adjustments, advanced filters, chroma key, and a vast music library. Enjoy non-destructive editing, keyframe animation, transitions, and 4K support across multiple devices without ads or registration.

    138 CapCut alternatives
    CapCut screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Automated Captions
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    8.  Transitions Effects
    9.  Non Destructive Editing
    10.  Support for Layers
    11.  Colour Grading
    12.  Support for 4K
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    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to VSDC Free Video Editor.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryVSDC Free Video Editor is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightVSDC Free Video Editor is not according to our users
  9. Nugget Video Editor icon
     6 likes

    Seamlessly edit videos with motion effects, unlimited layers, FFmpeg fast rendering, cross-platform support, and multilingual functionality for creative control.

    51 Nugget Video Editor alternatives
    Nugget Video Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Top Nugget Video Editor Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Non Destructive Editing
    8.  Mix Music
    9.  Timeline-based
    10.  Electron based
    11.  Visual timeline
    12.  Cut video
    Nugget Video Editor iconVSDC Free Video Editor Icon

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  10. Final Cut Pro icon
     112 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...

    127 Final Cut Pro alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad

    Final Cut Pro Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Keyframe Animation
    3.  Non linear editor
    4.  Non linear presentation
    5.  Linear editor
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  11. Cinecred icon
     7 likes

    Create beautiful film credits without the pain.

    68 Cinecred alternatives
    Live Visualization

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Cinecred Features

    Cinecred iconVSDC Free Video Editor Icon

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  12. Wondershare Filmora icon
     66 likes

    The easiest-to-use home video editing software with special editing features lets you seamlessly stitch together video clips, music & text, apply effects and get a professional-looking home movie in minutes.

    136 Wondershare Filmora alternatives
    Wondershare Filmora screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Top Wondershare Filmora Features

    1.  3D animated titles
    2.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    3.  Visual-thinking
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  Record desktop activity
    7.  Noise Reduction
    8.  Text animation
    9.  Sync Audio & Video
    10.  Record videos
    11.  Special effects
    Wondershare Filmora iconVSDC Free Video Editor Icon

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