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#8 in Video Editing Software

Shotcut

Name: Shotcut
Brand: Shotcut
Rating: 7.9 (1 reviews)

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Free open-source video editor available on Windows, Mac, and Linux with no watermarks or feature limitations. Features a traditional multi-track timeline, wide format support, and GPU-accelerated processing for smooth editing.

7.9

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

7.8

User Sentiment

7.8

Value Score

8.8

Complaint Risk

9.3

Freshness

8.1

Community

8.1

Availability

9.1

Pros

Completely free and open source
Cross-platform Win/Mac/Linux
No watermarks or limitations

Cons

Dated interface design
Steeper learning curve than consumer editors

Don't buy this if…

Shotcut's interface can feel unintuitive for beginners coming from more polished consumer editors.

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Shotcut

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