The easiest open-source video editor for beginners: drag and drop, trim, add titles and transitions.
Open sourceEasy to use
Free alternative to
Code activity
- Stars
- 6,754
- Forks
- 835
- Open issues & PRs
- 354
- Last commit
- today
- Latest release
- 6 days ago
Details
- Type
- Open source
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Written in
- PythonPowerShellShellInno Setup
- Platforms
- Windows · Mac · Linux
- Ease of use
- Easy to use

Pros
- Very easy to use
- Title templates and animations included
Cons
- Slow and crash-prone with long or 4K videos
Use OpenShot instead of
Premiere ProThe easiest option for beginners learning to edit.
CapCutEasy for beginners.
How is the 89/100 "Health" score calculated?
Dorabot computes it weekly from public GitHub data; it is not a review of software quality: 40 points for code freshness (a commit in the last 30 days earns full points), 25 points for popularity by stars, 20 points for a recent release, 15 points for the ratio of open issues to stars. 80+ is Good, 60–79 Fair, below 60 Weak.
FAQ
Is OpenShot free?
Yes. OpenShot is open source (GPL-3.0 license) and free for personal and commercial use.
Which platforms does OpenShot run on?
OpenShot is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
What can I use OpenShot instead of?
OpenShot is a free alternative to Premiere Pro and CapCut.
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