Kdenlive
Free and open source video editor
Kdenlive is a multi-track video editor developed by the KDE community, with effects, transitions, proxy editing and automatic subtitles.
Cost / License
FreeOpen source(GPL-3.0)
Categories
- features
- 2
- alternatives
- 11
- platforms
- 3
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Free and open source, with no watermarks or paywalls
- Multi-track editing with proxy clips for smoother playback
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Cons
- Can crash or behave unpredictably on complex projects
- Interface takes time for beginners to learn
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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