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Kdenlive vs OpenShot Video Editor
Both stand on video editing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Kdenlive combines a broad set of editing tools, 4K export, and support for common desktop platforms at no charge. Its sequence profile and copying constraints may matter when organizing complex projects.
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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.
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| Kdenlive | OpenShot Video Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Kdenlive | OpenShot Video Editor |
| Website | kdenlive.org | openshot.org |
| On video editing software | #16 of 153 | #20 of 153 |
Kdenlive: what it does well
- Free plan with no license fees or subscriptions
- Supports multitrack and 3-point editing
- Proxy editing supports 4K+ footage
- Includes AI-supported speech-to-text subtitling
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
What to know first
- No web or mobile app
- Sequences in a project share one profile
- Sequences cannot be copied directly between projects
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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