Open Source
OpenShot
by OpenShot
OpenShot Video Editor is an award-winning free and open-source video editor for Linux, Mac, and Windows, and is dedicated to delivering high quality video editing and animation sol
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About OpenShot
OpenShot Video Editor is a free, open-source video editor available for Linux, Mac, and Windows. Built in Python, it provides a range of video editing and animation features for creating and editing videos.
Best for
Hobbyists, educators, and small teams needing a free, cross-platform video editor for basic to intermediate editing tasks.
Use cases
- Edit and trim video clips for personal or professional projects
- Add transitions, effects, and animated titles to videos
- Create and export videos in various formats for sharing or publishing
Notes
6,702 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-29. Licensed Custom.
Pros
- Free and open-source with no cost or licensing restrictions
- Cross-platform support for Linux, Mac, and Windows
- Active development with a large user base (6,700+ GitHub stars)
Cons
- May lack advanced features found in commercial editors
- Performance can be slower with high-resolution or complex projects
- Python-based architecture may limit performance and extensibility
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 4.1.1 (released 2 Nov 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 834
- GitHub stars
- 6,753
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0.2
- Open issues
- 311
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 4
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Stars and usage
How OpenShot is growing
6,711 to 6,753
Health and security
Is OpenShot looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
100 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 15 of 15 | 4 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0.2 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to OpenShot
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe Premiere ProThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| Final Cut ProThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Changelog
What changed
Released 4.1.1
Released 4.1.0
Released 4.0.1
Released 4.0.0
Released 3.5.1
Released 3.5.0
Released 3.4.0
Released 3.3.0
Released 3.2.1
Released 3.2.0
Released 3.1.1
Released 3.1.0
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