cross-platform (Qt), open-source (GPLv3) video editor
Timeline-based non-linear video editing with filters and FFmpeg format support, in its own interface.
alternatives to
Adobe's timeline-based non-linear video editor. A closed product from Adobe.
| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotcut | Full replacement | 15k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | No | C++ | v26.9.27 | 2026-10-05 |
| OpenShot | Full replacement | 6.6k | Other | Open source | No | Python | v4.0.1 | 2026-10-05 |
| Flowblade | Full replacement | 3.1k | GPL-3.0 | Open source | No | Python | v2.24.2 | 2026-10-05 |
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cross-platform (Qt), open-source (GPLv3) video editor
Timeline-based non-linear video editing with filters and FFmpeg format support, in its own interface.
OpenShot Video Editor is an award-winning free and open-source video editor for Linux, Mac, and Windows, and is dedicated to delivering high quality video editing and animation solutions to the world.
Timeline-based non-linear editing with transitions, keyframe animation and titles on Linux, macOS and Windows, in its own interface.
Video Editor for Linux
Multitrack non-linear editing with filters and compositing, on Linux only.