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Avidemux vs OpenShot Video Editor

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Avidemux

5.0
Media & Design

Video editor

OpenShot Video Editor

8.0
Media & Design

Cross-platform video editor

Metric Avidemux OpenShot Video Editor
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 101 142
90-day Installs 323 401
365-day Installs 1.5K 1.5K
Version 2.8.1 3.5.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1 5.5K
GitHub Forks - 675
Open Issues - 357
License NOASSERTION
Language Python
Last GitHub Commit 14y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Apr 17, 2013 Aug 14, 2016

Reviews

Avidemux

Avidemux is a free, open-source video editor known for its support of various video formats. It allows users to cut, filter, and encode videos, making it ideal for those needing basic video editing without cost.

Avidemux is a video editor that enables users to cut, filter, and encode videos.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Supports multiple video formats
  • + Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Inactive project with limited community support

OpenShot Video Editor

OpenShot Video Editor is a free, open-source, and award-winning video editing tool that offers a user-friendly interface for non-professionals and educators. It supports video and audio editing, as well as basic animation, making it a versatile tool for content creators looking for a cost-effective solution.

OpenShot Video Editor allows users to edit video and audio, create basic animations, and produce high-quality video projects.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source, promoting transparency and customization.
  • + Cross-platform support, allowing use on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • + User-friendly interface suitable for non-professional users.
  • + Support for advanced features like keyframe scaling and animation.
  • + Active development with frequent updates.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for updates.
  • - Some past issues with audio and video rendering have been reported.