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Movavi Video EditorOpenShot
Paid

Free trial download; the full version is a paid purchase.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL. The project sells an optional video course and accepts…

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Simple interface for beginners
  • Hundreds of built-in effects, transitions and titles
  • Unlimited tracks and layers with drag and drop, snapping and frame-accurate stepping
  • Curve-based keyframe animation, time mapping and speed changes on clips
  • Full features require a purchase
  • No Linux version
  • Stability on long or complex timelines has been a recurring complaint
  • Hardware encoding and decoding are marked experimental
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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