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Kdenlive vs OpenShot
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Kdenlive | OpenShot |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Python |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Stars | 6.1k | 6.8k |
| Latest | v26.08.3 | v4.1.1 |
| Last push | 2026-11-12 | 2026-11-10 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 31 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 27 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 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 →
PartialKdenliveMulti-track editor built on the MLT framework; it does not open Premiere projects.
Full replacementOpenShotTimeline-based non-linear editing with transitions, keyframe animation and titles on Linux, macOS and Windows, in its own interface.
Kdenlive
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Kdenlive
✓ signed The latest release, v26.08.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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OpenShot
unsigned The latest release, v4.1.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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