Best video editing software
Video editors for creators and professionals, from free open-source and mobile apps to browser-based AI editors and Hollywood-grade suites.
27 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All video editing software
- Alternatives to DaVinci Resolve
Blackmagic Design's editing, colour, effects and audio suite, with a very capable free version.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS - Alternatives to CapCut
Free AI-assisted video editor for desktop, browser and mobile, popular for short social videos.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Descript
Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript, with AI tools for cleanup.
Free plan + paidmacOS, Windows, Web - Alternatives to Kdenlive
Free, open-source multitrack video editor from the KDE community.
Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS - Alternatives to Shotcut
Free, open-source, cross-platform video editor with wide format support.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Adobe Premiere
Adobe's professional timeline video editor, formerly Premiere Pro, sold through Creative Cloud.
PaidWindows, macOS, iOS - Alternatives to Final Cut Pro
Apple's professional video editor for Mac and iPad, with a magnetic timeline.
PaidmacOS, iOS - Alternatives to Microsoft Clipchamp
Microsoft's free browser-based video editor, built into Windows and Microsoft 365.
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows - Alternatives to iMovie
- Alternatives to VEED
Browser-based video editor known for subtitles, translation and AI tools for marketers.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to Kapwing
Collaborative online video editor with AI tools for content and marketing teams.
Free plan + paidWeb - WoAlternatives to Wondershare Filmora
Easy consumer video editor with templates, effects and AI tools for creators.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android - Alternatives to Vegas Pro
- Alternatives to LumaFusion
Multitrack touch-first video editor for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and Chromebook.
PaidiOS, macOS, Android - Alternatives to Lightworks
Long-standing professional editor for Windows, Mac and Linux with a free tier.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to VN Video Editor
Free mobile and desktop video editor with multitrack editing and no watermark.
Free plan + paidiOS, Android, macOS, Windows - Alternatives to CyberLink PowerDirector
Feature-packed consumer video editor with AI tools, sold as a subscription or perpetual licence.
PaidWindows, macOS, iOS, Android - Alternatives to KineMaster
Mobile video editor for iOS and Android with layers, chroma key and a large asset store.
Free plan + paidiOS, Android - Alternatives to LosslessCut
Free, open-source tool for cutting and trimming video and audio without re-encoding.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to OpenShot
Beginner-friendly free and open-source video editor for Linux, Mac and Windows.
Open sourceLinux, macOS, Windows - Alternatives to Avid Media Composer
The editing system used on most major films and TV series, built for shared team workflows.
PaidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to Avidemux
Free, open-source video tool for simple cutting, filtering and encoding.
Open sourceLinux, macOS, Windows - Alternatives to OpusClip
AI tool that cuts long videos into short captioned clips for social media.
Free plan + paidWeb - Alternatives to WeVideo
Cloud video editor for schools, teams and creators, with collaboration and screen recording.
PaidWeb - Alternatives to Flowblade
- Alternatives to Movavi Video Editor
Simple consumer video editor for Windows and Mac with effects and AI helpers.
PaidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to Adobe After Effects
Our picks by need
Best for most people
DaVinci ResolveBest for a free option
KdenliveBest for open source
ShotcutBest for Mac
CapCutBest for Windows
DescriptBest for Linux
LightworksBest for iPhone and Android
Wondershare FilmoraPopular comparisons
Common questions
What is the best video editing software?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading video editing software options right now are DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, Descript, Kdenlive and Shotcut.
Is there free video editing software?
Yes. DaVinci Resolve (free plan + paid), CapCut (free plan + paid), Descript (free plan + paid), Kdenlive (open source) and Shotcut (open source) have a free option, out of 18 free or freemium apps we track.
Which video editing software is open source?
Kdenlive, Shotcut, LosslessCut, OpenShot, Avidemux and Flowblade.