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Shotcut vs Flowblade: catalog facts
Shotcut	Flowblade
Free Free and open source. The project accepts donations and the website carries advertising…	Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…
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	Combines clips, audio, filters and layered compositions.
The panel-based interface takes some arranging before it feels comfortable Smooth playback of high bitrate footage on modest hardware needs proxy clips	Desktop support targets Linux.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0
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 22, 2026

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