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CutWire DriftKdenlive
Free

Free and open source under the GPLv3, with no watermark or subscription.

 Free

Free software from KDE, funded by donations; no paid edition.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android Windows, macOS, Linux
  • No account, watermark or subscription
  • Auto captions and cutouts processed locally
  • Flexible non-linear workflow with multicam and three-point editing, nested sequences and markers
  • Proxy clips keep playback smooth on low-end systems
  • Positioned for creator-style edits rather than professional finishing
  • Agent features require setting up an external MCP client
  • The window is dense; new users usually start by rearranging the layout
  • Effects rendering leans on the CPU, so long timelines take time to export
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

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