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Shotcut vs VEGAS Pro: catalog facts
Shotcut	VEGAS Pro
Free Free and open source. The project accepts donations and the website carries advertising…	Paid Commercial software from Boris FX.
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	Strong audio editing tools built directly into a video editor Fast, timeline-driven editing workflow with a long track record
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 Paid software
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 22, 2026

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