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Video Trimmer vs Machete: catalog facts
Video Trimmer	Machete
Free Free and open source under the GPLv3.	Freemium Offered as a full edition and a reduced Lite edition.
Linux	Windows
Trims without re-encoding, so it is quick and lossless Very simple interface with a single purpose	Lossless cutting and joining without re-encoding Works on modest hardware
Linux only Only trims; no joining, effects or other editing	Windows only Joining requires files with identical formats
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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