Kdenlive vs Shotcut
Both cost the same in the first year. Price isn't everything: check what you give up.
| Kdenlive | Shotcut | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| First year | $0 | $0 |
| Plan | Free | Free |
| Made by | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| You give up | Desktop only with a steeper learning curve. | No phone app, trend templates or one-tap AI effects. |
| Price source | checked 2026-10-24 | checked 2026-10-24 |
US prices for one person, read on each vendor's own pricing page. Tax not included. Spot a wrong price? Tell us.