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Shotcut vs Kdenlive: catalog facts
Shotcut	Kdenlive
Free Free and open source. The project accepts donations and the website carries advertising…	Free Free software from KDE, funded by donations; no paid edition.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, 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	Flexible non-linear workflow with multicam and three-point editing, nested sequences and markers Proxy clips keep playback smooth on low-end systems
The panel-based interface takes some arranging before it feels comfortable Smooth playback of high bitrate footage on modest hardware needs proxy clips	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: GPL-3.0	License: GPL-3.0
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 20, 2026

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