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Shotcut vs Filmora: catalog facts
Shotcut	Filmora
Free Free and open source. The project accepts donations and the website carries advertising…	Freemium Free to download and try; full use requires a paid plan.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
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	Approachable timeline editor for beginners Built-in effects, captions and audio tools
The panel-based interface takes some arranging before it feels comfortable Smooth playback of high bitrate footage on modest hardware needs proxy clips	Proprietary and paid for full use AI features push toward Wondershare's wider product range
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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