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OpenShot vs Movavi Video Editor: catalog facts
OpenShotMovavi Video Editor
Free

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

Paid

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

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

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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