Open Source Video Editing Tools Projects

Applications for cutting, editing, and producing video content for creators, studios, and businesses.

Drift

Free, open-source desktop video editor for Linux, Windows, and macOS built with Qt 6 and FFmpeg.

Alternative to:

CapCut

FableCut

FableCut is a zero-dependency, browser-based video editor designed for humans and AI agents. Drive edits via JSON timelines, MCP, or a clean REST API.

Alternative to:

Adobe Premiere Pro

Kdenlive

Free and open source multi-track video editor built on MLT Framework and KDE technologies.

Alternative to:

Adobe Premiere Pro

Olive

Free open-source non-linear video editor with hardware-accelerated compositing and cross-platform support.

Alternative to:

Adobe Premiere Pro

Open Video Craft

Open-source, local-first screen recorder and timeline video editor for macOS and Windows with AI subtitle generation.

Alternative to:

Adobe Premiere Pro

AI-assisted

OpenCut

OpenCut is a free, open-source video editor for the web. A privacy-friendly CapCut alternative with a full timeline, effects, transitions, and easy exports.

Alternative to:

Canva

Shotcut

Cross-platform open-source video editor built on the MLT framework with a wide format support and no import required.

Alternative to:

Adobe Premiere Pro