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Shotcut vs Cinelerra-GG Infinity: catalog facts
Shotcut	Cinelerra-GG Infinity
Free Free and open source. The project accepts donations and the website carries advertising…	Free Free and open source with no subscriptions.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Native editing of hundreds of formats through FFmpeg, with no import or transcode step Multi-format timelines: different resolutions and frame rates in one project	Native 8K timelines Multicam editing with real-time angle switching
The panel-based interface takes some arranging before it feels comfortable Smooth playback of high bitrate footage on modest hardware needs proxy clips	Linux only Distributed mainly as an AppImage
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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