WAX AlternativesVideo Editors and other similar apps like WAX

WAX is described as 'Wax is a high performance and flexible video compositing and special effects software. The idea for Wax is to be very general purpose and flexible in video compositing and effects, so that you can compose your dream video sequence with ease every time' and is a Video Editor in the video & movies category. There are more than 50 alternatives to WAX for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and iPhone apps. The best WAX alternative is Kdenlive, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like WAX are Shotcut, Avidemux, DaVinci Resolve and OpenShot.

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WAX alternatives page was last updated Dec 13, 2020
  1. Kdenlive icon
     794 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.

    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
    Kdenlive iconWAX Icon

    Kdenlive VS WAX

    Is Kdenlive a good alternative to WAX?
     
    • Kdenlive is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to WAX.

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

    • Kdenlive is Free and Open SourceWAX is Free and Proprietary
  2. Shotcut icon
     424 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
    Shotcut iconWAX Icon

    Shotcut VS WAX

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  3. Avidemux icon
     639 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
    Avidemux screenshot 1

    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
    Avidemux iconWAX Icon

    Avidemux VS WAX

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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
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    License model

    • 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
    DaVinci Resolve iconWAX Icon

    DaVinci Resolve VS WAX

    Is DaVinci Resolve a good alternative to WAX?
     
    • DaVinci Resolve is the most popular iPad alternative to WAX.

    • DaVinci Resolve is Freemium and ProprietaryWAX is Free 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
    OpenShot iconWAX Icon

    OpenShot VS WAX

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  6. Adobe Premiere Pro icon
     429 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
    Adobe Premiere Pro screenshot 1

    License model

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    Platforms

    • 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
    Adobe Premiere Pro iconWAX Icon

    Adobe Premiere Pro VS WAX

    Is Adobe Premiere Pro a good alternative to WAX?
     
    • Adobe Premiere Pro is the most popular commercial alternative to WAX.

    • Adobe Premiere Pro is Paid and ProprietaryWAX is Free 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
    Olive Video Editor iconWAX Icon

    Olive Video Editor VS WAX

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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
    CapCut iconWAX Icon

    CapCut VS WAX

    Is CapCut a good alternative to WAX?
     
    • CapCut is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to WAX.

    • CapCut is Freemium and ProprietaryWAX is Free and Proprietary
    • CapCut is LightweightWAX is not according to our users
  9. VEGAS Pro icon
     245 likes

    Video editing with AI enhances creativity. SOUND FORGE Pro for advanced audio editing. Use VEGAS Hub for media management. Features effects chains and Open FX plug-ins. Utilize hardware acceleration and mobile video uploads for seamless editing experience.

    109 VEGAS Pro alternatives
    VEGAS Pro screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam

    Top VEGAS Pro Features

    1.  Multitrack editing
    2.  Colour Grading
    3.  Support for VST Plugins
    4.  Transitions Effects
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    7.  Support for 4K
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Hardware Accelerated
    10.  RAW Photo Editors
    11.  Text to Speech
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    VEGAS Pro iconWAX Icon

    VEGAS Pro VS WAX

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  10. Camtasia icon
     229 likes

    This all-in-one solution offers screen and webcam recording, video editing, and chroma key features, producing stunning HD-quality content easily shareable on platforms like YouTube and Screencast.com. Designed for training, presentations, and more, it supports H.264 format and compact file sizes.

    252 Camtasia alternatives
    Camtasia screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Top Camtasia Features

    1.  Screen Recording
    2.  Built-in Screen Capture
    3.  Built-in editor
    4.  Capture Video
    5.  Image Annotations
    6.  Interface Overlay
    7.  Support for HD videos
    8.  Chroma Key / Green Screen
    9.  Swiping from all window edges
    10.  Graphical component
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Ad-free
    Camtasia iconWAX Icon

    Camtasia VS WAX

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  11. Lightworks icon
     166 likes

    Lightworks is an editing powerhouse, delivering unparalleled speed and flexibility, fully integrated with the other members of the Complete Collaboration family.

    101 Lightworks alternatives
    Lightworks screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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 iconWAX Icon

    Lightworks VS WAX

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  12. PiTiVi icon
     92 likes

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

    102 PiTiVi alternatives
    PiTiVi screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD

    PiTiVi Features

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

    PiTiVi VS WAX

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