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OpenShot Video Editor vs Beutl

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenShot Video Editor

8.0
Media & Design

Cross-platform video editor

Beutl

6.0
Media & Design

Video editor

Metric OpenShot Video Editor Beutl
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 6.0
30-day Installs 142 2
90-day Installs 401 8
365-day Installs 1.5K 40
Version 3.5.1 1.1.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 5.5K 1.2K
GitHub Forks 675 55
Open Issues 357 58
License NOASSERTION GPL-3.0
Language Python C#
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 14, 2016 Mar 27, 2025

Reviews

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.

Beutl

Beutl is a modern, cross-platform video editor with a user-friendly interface, suitable for both professional and novice users. It offers real-time collaboration and a wide range of video editing tools, making it a versatile choice for content creators.

Beutl is a video compositing software that allows users to edit, add effects, and create animations in video content.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + Open-source with GPL-3.0 license
  • + Modern and intuitive user interface

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Low number of recent installs