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Olive vs OpenShot Video Editor

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Olive

6.0
Media & Design

Non-linear video editor

OpenShot Video Editor

8.0
Media & Design

Cross-platform video editor

Metric Olive OpenShot Video Editor
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 3 142
90-day Installs 11 398
365-day Installs 100 1.5K
Version 0.1.0,1e3cf53 3.5.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 9.0K 5.5K
GitHub Forks 602 675
Open Issues 157 357
License GPL-3.0 NOASSERTION
Language C++ Python
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Oct 17, 2019 Aug 14, 2016

Reviews

Olive

Olive is a free, open-source non-linear video editor offering multi-track editing, effects, and transitions. It's ideal for content creators seeking an alternative to proprietary software.

Olive is a non-linear video editor allowing multi-track editing and effects.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Lightweight with essential features

Cons

  • - Limited community support
  • - No auto-updates

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.