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Affinity Designer vs OpenShot Video Editor
Both stand on multimedia software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan MacWindows
Visit Affinity Designer Free plan LinuxMacWindows
OpenShot offers a broad set of desktop editing, effects, title, and recording tools under a free plan. Its listed platforms exclude browser-based and mobile editing.
Visit OpenShot Video EditorThe facts
| Affinity Designer | OpenShot Video Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | OpenShot Video Editor |
| Website | affinity.studio | openshot.org |
| On multimedia software | #21 of 28 | #17 of 28 |
Affinity Designer: what it does well
OpenShot Video Editor: what it does well
- Free plan supports 4K export
- Unlimited timeline tracks for video, audio, and images
- More than 400 transition patterns
- Includes screen, webcam, and microphone recording
- No subscriptions, watermarks, or project limits
What to know first
- No web app
- No mobile app
- Chrome OS installation requires Linux and an Intel/AMD X86_64 CPU
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