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RawTherapee vs OpenShot Video Editor

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

RawTherapee

8.0
Media & Design

RAW photo processor

OpenShot Video Editor

8.0
Media & Design

Cross-platform video editor

Metric RawTherapee OpenShot Video Editor
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 227 142
90-day Installs 551 401
365-day Installs 2.4K 1.5K
Version 5.12 3.5.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 3.8K 5.5K
GitHub Forks 378 675
Open Issues 1.0K 357
License GPL-3.0 NOASSERTION
Language C++ Python
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Nov 25, 2014 Aug 14, 2016

Reviews

RawTherapee

RawTherapee is a powerful, free, and cross-platform RAW image processing application with advanced features for photo editing. It supports a wide range of RAW file formats and offers professional-grade tools for noise reduction, tone mapping, and more. Ideal for photographers and photo enthusiasts who need precise control over their image processing.

Processes RAW image files with advanced photo editing tools.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source software (GPL-3.0 license)
  • + Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • + Advanced photo editing features, including noise reduction and wavelet processing
  • + Supports a wide range of RAW file formats
  • + Active community and regular updates

Cons

  • - No automatic updates (requires manual installation)
  • - Steep learning curve for new users

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.