Shotcut vs OpenShot
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| Field | S ShotcutCross-platform timeline editor with a gentle learning curve. | O OpenShotBeginner-friendly open-source video editor with animated titles. |
|---|---|---|
| Fit. | ||
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Docker | No | No |
| Commercial | yes | yes |
| Catalog. | ||
| Category | Video editors | Video editors |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language· | C++ | Python |
| Jobs· | video editor, CapCut alternative, timeline edit | video editor, CapCut alternative, simple timeline |
| Activity. | ||
| Stars· | 15k | 6.4k |
| Last commit· | Sep 5, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Last release· | Aug 22, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Links | ProjectGitHubGuide | ProjectGitHubGuide |