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Pitivi vs Kdenlive: catalog facts
Pitivi	Kdenlive
Free Free and open source under the LGPL.	Free Free software from KDE, funded by donations; no paid edition.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Clean timeline editor suited to beginners Auto alignment and precise waveforms	Flexible non-linear workflow with multicam and three-point editing, nested sequences and markers Proxy clips keep playback smooth on low-end systems
Last stable release was in 2023 Linux only	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: LGPL-2.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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