Kdenlive vs OpenCut

Comparing two open source alternatives to CapCut . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Kdenlive

GPL-3.0

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

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OpenCut

MIT

The open-source CapCut alternative

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Side-by-side comparison

	Kdenlive	OpenCut
License	GPL-3.0	MIT
Self-hostable	No	Yes
GitHub Stars	5,293	63,118
Forks	448	6,779
Open Issues	—	332
Last Commit	Jul 13, 2026	Jul 10, 2026
First Released	Sep 18, 2015	Jun 22, 2025
Categories	Video Editing Tools	Social Media Content Creation Marketing & Branding Tools Video Editing Tools
Tags	#cross-platform #desktop-app #editor #audio #animation	#video editor #editor

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