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Best CapCut alternatives in 2026

CapCut is video editor with templates, captions and AI tools. These 6 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.

6 alternatives From best video editing software How we rank

Ranked alternatives

  1. 1

    DaVinci Resolve

    Also runs on Linux. The most complete free editor here, with color grading, visual effects and audio in one app for Mac, Windows and Linux. Its interface is dense, and the paid Studio edition, sold for $295, adds features beyond the free version.

    Best for Color grading and free professional editing

    macOSWindowsLinuxFree plan, paid upgrades

    93.0of 100
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  2. 2

    Final Cut Pro

    Is a one-time purchase. Strong on Apple silicon, with ProRes acceleration and a one-time price on the App Store. It runs only on Mac and iPad, so Windows and Linux editors fall outside its reach.

    Best for Mac editing with ProRes performance

    macOSiPadOSOne-time purchase

    90.5of 100
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  3. 3

    Adobe Premiere Pro

    A mature timeline editor with wide format support and close links to After Effects and other Adobe tools. It is subscription-only, unlike DaVinci Resolve's free edition or Final Cut Pro's one-time price.

    Best for Professional editing in Adobe-based workflows

    WindowsmacOSSubscription

    87.5of 100
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  4. 4

    Shotcut

    Is open source; also runs on Linux. A free, open-source editor for Windows, macOS and Linux that edits media without importing it first. Its timeline takes time to learn, and it is less focused on color grading than DaVinci Resolve.

    Best for Free open-source editing on any desktop

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source

    86.5of 100
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    Kdenlive

    Is open source; also runs on Linux. A free GPL-3.0 editor for Linux, Windows, macOS and BSD, built on the MLT Framework. Its interface is dense, and it offers less guided help than the paid editors in this list.

    Best for Open-source timeline editing on Linux

    LinuxWindowsmacOSFree and open sourceOpen source

    85.0of 100
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    Lightworks

    Also runs on Linux. A long-established editor with a free tier that has no time limit, plus paid Create and Pro plans. It runs on desktop only, and mobile and tablet users cannot install it.

    Best for Desktop editing with a free tier

    WindowsmacOSLinuxFree plan, paid upgrades

    81.0of 100
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About CapCut alternatives

What is the best alternative to CapCut?
On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is DaVinci Resolve, followed by Final Cut Pro. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
Is there a free alternative to CapCut?
Yes. Free options include DaVinci Resolve, Shotcut, Kdenlive.