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Shotcut vs MiniTool MovieMaker: catalog facts
ShotcutMiniTool MovieMaker
Free

Free and open source. The project accepts donations and the website carries advertising…

Freemium

Free edition exports 4K without a watermark; a paid upgrade unlocks all features.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • 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
  • Free edition exports 4K without a watermark
  • Multi-track editing with picture-in-picture
  • The panel-based interface takes some arranging before it feels comfortable
  • Smooth playback of high bitrate footage on modest hardware needs proxy clips
  • Windows only
  • Some features require the paid edition
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 Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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