OpenCut vs OpenShot Video Editor
Comparing two open source alternatives to CapCut. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
OpenCut
MITOpenCut is a free, open-source video editor for the web. It's a privacy-friendly CapCut alternative with a full timeline, effects, transitions, and easy exports you can run anywhere.
OpenShot Video Editor
GPL-3.0OpenShot is a free, open-source video editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows with unlimited tracks, keyframe animation, and 3D titles.
Side-by-side comparison
| OpenCut | OpenShot Video Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 94,405 | 6,632 |
| Forks | 9,282 | 822 |
| Open Issues | 378 | 431 |
| Last Commit | Sep 24, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| First Released | Jun 22, 2025 | Jun 1, 2015 |
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