OpenShot
Free, open-source video editor for Linux, macOS and Windows
- #9 of 10 in best video editing software
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- WindowsmacOSLinux
Ranked 9 of 10 in best video editing software
Free, open-source video editor under GPL-3.0 for Linux, macOS and Windows, which its site describes as easy to use. It is less suited to professional colour grading than DaVinci Resolve or Kdenlive.
Best for Free open-source editing under GPL-3.0
About OpenShot
OpenShot is a video editor that its homepage describes as easy to use and quick to learn. Its GitHub repository lists Python, Qt 5 and FFmpeg among its topics, which shows the stack the editor is built on. The project is free to use without a licence fee.
The project runs on Linux, macOS and Windows, and the homepage links to a donations page, so development depends partly on user support. The GPL-3.0 licence allows changes under the same terms. Compared with Shotcut and Kdenlive, which are also open-source editors in this list, OpenShot's homepage stresses ease of use rather than advanced editing tools.
Key features
- GPL-3.0 licence
- Linux, macOS and Windows
- Free and open source
- Python and Qt build
- Donations page
Strengths
- Free and open source under GPL-3.0
- Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows
- Described as easy to use
Limits
- Less suited to professional colour grading than DaVinci Resolve
Where OpenShot ranks
How OpenShot compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
#6 Kdenlive | 85.0 | Free and open source | LinuxWindowsmacOS |
#7 Lightworks | 81.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSLinux |
#8 CapCut | 77.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSWeb |
| #9OpenShot | 76.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux |
#10 Clipchamp | 73.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebWindows |
The full comparison table for best video editing software has all 10 products.
Alternatives to OpenShot
All 9 alternatives
DaVinci ResolveProfessional editing, color grading and audio in one app
Final Cut ProIs a one-time purchase.
Adobe Premiere ProProfessional timeline video editing from Adobe
ShotcutFree, open-source video editor for Windows, macOS and Linux- Avid Media ComposerProfessional film and TV editing software for Mac and PC
- KdenliveFree, open-source non-linear video editor from the KDE project
Questions about OpenShot
- Is OpenShot free?
- OpenShot can be used without paying: Free and open source under GPL-3.0. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is OpenShot open source?
- Yes. OpenShot publishes its source code under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does OpenShot support?
- OpenShot is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is OpenShot best for?
- Free open-source editing under GPL-3.0. In our ranking of video editing software it is number 9 of 10 with a score of 76.0.
- What are the best alternatives to OpenShot?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, Shotcut.
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