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Avidemux alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Avidemux: dated interface, and no timeline, titles or transitions. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Avidemux, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LosslessCut currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LosslessCut logoLosslessCutOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 466.5
2Shotcut logoShotcutOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 462.6
3Kdenlive logoKdenliveOpen sourceYesLinux, Windows, macOS4 of 459.6
4OpenShot logoOpenShotOpen sourceYesLinux, macOS, Windows4 of 457.2
5HandBrake logoHandBrakeOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 438.6
  1. LosslessCut logo

    1. LosslessCutTop pick

    Best for: Anyone trimming long recordings quickly without losing quality

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Avidemux

    More modern interface for fast lossless trimming and merging.

    Pros

    • Cuts in seconds with no quality loss
    • Free and open source on all desktop platforms
    • Handles track extraction, merging and remuxing

    Cons

    • Not a full editor, with no titles or effects
    • Cuts are limited to keyframes by default
    • App store versions are paid
    Visit LosslessCut Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is LosslessCut a good Avidemux alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026losslesscut.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    26
    Checked Oct 25, 2026losslesscut.app(opens source in a new tab)
    App store pricing
    Paid on app stores, free on GitHub
    Checked Oct 25, 2026losslesscut.app(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Shotcut logo

    2. Shotcut

    Best for: Hobbyists who want a free editor that opens almost any file on any OS

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Avidemux

    Free open-source editor with a full timeline and filters.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no watermark
    • Native editing of almost any format without import
    • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux

    Cons

    • Panel-based interface takes getting used to
    • Titles and effects are basic
    • Fewer templates than consumer editors
    Visit Shotcut Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Shotcut a good Avidemux alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, cross-platform
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shotcut.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Native editing
    No import required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shotcut.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Format support
    Via FFmpeg
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shotcut.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Kdenlive logo

    3. Kdenlive

    Best for: Linux users and anyone wanting a full-featured free editor without subscriptions

    Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Avidemux

    Full open-source editor for finished videos.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no watermark
    • Proxy editing, keyframes and local speech-to-text subtitles
    • Runs on Linux, Windows and macOS

    Cons

    • Interface is dense for beginners
    • Stability can vary between releases
    • Lacks advanced tracking and collaboration tools
    Visit Kdenlive Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kdenlive a good Avidemux alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, Windows, macOS, BSD
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kdenlive.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kdenlive.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Linux packages
    AppImage and Flatpak
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kdenlive.org(opens source in a new tab)
  4. OpenShot logo

    4. OpenShot

    Best for: Beginners and schools wanting a simple, free, open-source editor

    Open sourceLinux, macOS, Windows

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Avidemux

    Beginner-friendly open-source editor with titles and transitions.

    Pros

    • Very easy to learn
    • Free and open source on all desktop platforms
    • Keyframe animation and Blender-powered 3D titles

    Cons

    • Can be slow or unstable on large projects
    • Limited colour and audio tools
    • No proxy workflow for heavy footage
    Visit OpenShot Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is OpenShot a good Avidemux alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026openshot.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, Mac, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026openshot.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Keyframe animation
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026openshot.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Tracks
    Unlimited
    Checked Oct 25, 2026openshot.org(opens source in a new tab)
  5. HandBrake logo

    5. HandBrake

    Best for: Anyone who needs to shrink, convert or batch-encode video files for free

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    38.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Avidemux

    Free transcoder with device presets, batch queue and hardware encoding for bulk conversions.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and needs no account
    • Device and web presets for quick conversions
    • Hardware-accelerated encoding on most GPUs
    • Batch queue and command-line version

    Cons

    • Not an editor: only basic cropping and filters
    • Cannot rip copy-protected discs by itself
    • Many encoder settings can confuse newcomers
    Visit HandBrake Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is HandBrake a good Avidemux alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free, no account
    Checked Oct 25, 2026handbrake.fr(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026handbrake.fr(opens source in a new tab)
    macOS requirement
    macOS 10.13 or later
    Checked Oct 25, 2026handbrake.fr(opens source in a new tab)
    Linux distribution
    Flatpak via Flathub
    Checked Oct 25, 2026handbrake.fr(opens source in a new tab)

The best Avidemux alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

LosslessCut logo

Best Avidemux alternative for most people

LosslessCut

More modern interface for fast lossless trimming and merging.

Shotcut logo

Best Avidemux alternative for a free option

Shotcut

Free open-source editor with a full timeline and filters.

Kdenlive logo

Best Avidemux alternative for open source

Kdenlive

Full open-source editor for finished videos.

OpenShot logo

Best Avidemux alternative for Mac

OpenShot

Beginner-friendly open-source editor with titles and transitions.

HandBrake logo

Best Avidemux alternative for Windows

HandBrake

Free transcoder with device presets, batch queue and hardware encoding for bulk conversions.

LosslessCut logo

Best Avidemux alternative for Linux

LosslessCut

More modern interface for fast lossless trimming and merging.

Avidemux alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Avidemux?

LosslessCut ranks first right now. More modern interface for fast lossless trimming and merging. Shotcut and Kdenlive follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Avidemux?

Yes. LosslessCut (open source), Shotcut (open source), Kdenlive (open source) and OpenShot (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Avidemux?

Yes: LosslessCut, Shotcut, Kdenlive and OpenShot, plus 1 more in the list above.

Which Avidemux alternatives work on Linux?

LosslessCut, Shotcut, Kdenlive, OpenShot and HandBrake run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Avidemux?

The complaints we hear most: dated interface; no timeline, titles or transitions; website rarely updated.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Avidemux, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.