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Avidemux vs Kdenlive
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| Fact | Avidemux | Kdenlive |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C++ |
| Licence | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 989 | 6.1k |
| Latest | 2.8.1 | v26.08.3 |
| Last push | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 27 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Premiere Pro. Alternatives to Premiere Pro →
PartialAvidemuxCuts, filters and re-encodes video, with no multitrack timeline.
PartialKdenliveMulti-track editor built on the MLT framework; it does not open Premiere projects.
Avidemux
unsigned The latest release, 2.8.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Kdenlive
✓ signed The latest release, v26.08.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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