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OpenShot Video Editor vs Shotcut

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenShot Video Editor

8.0
Media & Design

Cross-platform video editor

Shotcut

8.0
Media & Design

Video editor

Metric OpenShot Video Editor Shotcut
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 142 255
90-day Installs 401 790
365-day Installs 1.5K 3.1K
Version 3.5.1 26.4.30
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 5.5K 13.6K
GitHub Forks 675 1.3K
Open Issues 357 48
License NOASSERTION GPL-3.0
Language Python C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 14, 2016 Sep 18, 2013

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.

Shotcut

Shotcut is a free, open-source, cross-platform video editor known for its extensive features and active development. It's ideal for both amateur and professional video editing needs.

Shotcut is a video editor that allows users to trim, add effects, and export videos in various formats.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + Active development and community support

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Interface may lack polish compared to proprietary software