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Best 360 Video Software in 2026

Working with panoramic footage can involve more than a standard edit: you may need to bring in camera footage, stitch views, stabilize motion, and prepare an export. Compare 360 camera import, 360 editing, stabilization, and stitching to see which parts of that workflow each option covers. Desktop platforms and max export resolution help you check practical fit, while VR preview may be useful for reviewing work in that format. Free plan and paid-from details add cost context. Wondershare Filmora, DaVinci Resolve, and Mistika Boutique are among the names to compare across these capabilities.

30 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Pannellum

Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb

Pannellum offers a compact, self-hostable viewer with several panorama formats and embedding options. Check the image-size guidance and API security configuration when planning an implementation.

8.7 Free plan Visit site
2

Reco

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2

Reco brings panoramic stitching and play tracking to desktop and other listed hardware targets, with several ways to use the same engine.

8.7 Free plan Visit site
3

Adobe Premiere
by Adobe Premiere
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

7.7 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
4

CyberLink PowerDirector
by CyberLink PowerDirector
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Choose PowerDirector if you want desktop or mobile editing, 4K export, and a free plan without a time limit.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $79.99/yr Visit site
5

DaVinci Resolve

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

DaVinci Resolve covers a wide range of post-production work, with a free tier and a $295 Studio edition.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $295 Visit site
6

Fusion

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Fusion combines node-based compositing with 3D, scripting and timeline connections.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $295 Visit site
7

Garmin VIRB Edit

Free plan MacWindows

VIRB Edit combines conventional video tools with data overlays, map context and specialized 360 editing. Its free availability is useful, though the listed platform versions date to 2018.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
8

Kdenlive
by Kdenlive
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Kdenlive combines a broad set of editing tools, 4K export, and support for common desktop platforms at no charge.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
9

Mistika Boutique

Free plan MacWindows

Mistika Boutique brings conforming, grading, VFX, and immersive finishing into one post-production system.

7.0 Free plan · paid from €99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
10

PIXPRO 360 VR Suite

Free plan MacWindows

Choose PIXPRO 360 VR Suite if you use an SP360, SP360 4K, or ORBIT360 4K (4KVR360) and want free desktop 360° editing and stitching.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
11

ReShoot 360

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac

ReShoot 360 is for reframing spherical footage rather than capturing or stitching it. The free version includes several editing tools; higher-resolution exports and spherical tools are part of PRO.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
12

Shotcut
by Shotcut
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Shotcut combines timeline editing, extensive format support, and a range of audio and video tools at no cost.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
13

Spatial Media Metadata Injector

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose Spatial Media Metadata Injector if you need a free tool to inspect or inject spatial metadata in MP4 or MOV files. It is especially relevant when working with spherical video or spatial audio.

6.9 Open source Visit site
14

Wondershare Filmora

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Filmora combines timeline editing, AI creation and analysis, and a large listed asset library.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
15

VideoStitch Studio

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

VideoStitch Studio covers key 360° stitching tasks, including synchronization, color correction, stabilization, and batch rendering.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
16

VSDC Video Editor
by VSDC Video Editor
Free plan iPhoneWindows

Choose VSDC Video Editor if you want a Windows editor with a free plan, a wide set of built-in effects and media tools.

6.6 Free plan · paid from $29.99/yr Visit site
17

QooCam Studio

Free plan MacWindows

QooCam Studio brings stitching, editing, and export tools to QooCam footage at no listed cost. Check camera compatibility and system requirements before choosing it.

6.5 Free plan Visit site
18

Adobe After Effects
by Adobe After Effects
Free trial MacWindows

After Effects focuses on animation and visual effects, with useful links to Premiere and Photoshop workflows.

6.3 7-day trial Visit site
19

GoPro Player

Free plan MacWindows

6.3 Free plan Visit site
20

Corel VideoStudio
by Corel VideoStudio
Free trial Windows

Corel VideoStudio combines capture, editing, AI-assisted highlight selection and multiple export options in a Windows desktop application.

6.1 30-day trial Visit site
21

Final Cut Pro

Free trial iPhoneMac

Final Cut Pro pairs editing tools with Mac and iPad workflows, including 4K export and a broad list of supported formats.

6.1 From $2.99/mo Visit site
22

Mistika VR

Free trial MacWindows

Mistika VR focuses on stitching, calibration, stabilization, and preview for immersive footage.

5.9 From €49/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
23

MAGIX Video deluxe
by MAGIX Video deluxe
Free trial Windows

Video deluxe combines multiple editing modes, high-resolution support, and AI tools in a Windows desktop product.

5.8 From $54.99 Visit site
24

MAGIX Video Pro X
by MAGIX Video Pro X
Free trial Windows

Video Pro X combines advanced editing, color, audio, media organization, and local AI-assisted features in a Windows application.

5.8 From $199.99 Visit site
25

DMD Panorama

Paid AndroidiPhone

Choose DMD Panorama if you want a mobile app for capturing full-turn panoramas, with several sharing options and user-controlled uploads.

5.7 Visit site

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