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Replace CapCut.

6 open source alternatives, ranked by health. We re-check every project weekly, so you don’t migrate to something abandoned.

Ranked by health

  1. OpenCutBrowser-based and desktop video editor with a multi-track timeline, aimed at simple social video edits.★ 91k MIT TypeScript self-host managed
  2. ShotcutCross-platform desktop video editor with a multitrack timeline, filters, transitions and wide format support.★ 15k GPL-3.0 C++ self-host
  3. OpenShotDesktop timeline video editor for Linux, Mac and Windows with effects, titles and animation.★ 6.6k GPL-3.0 Python self-host
  4. KdenliveMulti-track non-linear desktop video editor with effects, transitions and titling.★ 5.8k GPL-3.0 C++ self-host
  5. ConcatCross-platform desktop non-linear video editor built in Rust on FFmpeg, aimed at short-form editing.★ 3.9k AGPL-3.0 Rust self-host
  6. FlowbladeMulti-track non-linear video editor for Linux.★ 3.1k GPL-3.0 Python self-host
How the ranking works

Health blends commit recency, release cadence, issue throughput, contributor breadth and star growth. Stars are shown but never ranked on. The full method.