Open Source

Shotcut

by mltframework

cross-platform (Qt), open-source (GPLv3) video editor

Our verdict

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About Shotcut

Shotcut is a cross-platform, open-source video editor built on the Qt framework and the MLT multimedia framework. It provides a timeline-based editing interface with support for a wide range of formats, filters, and transitions, and is distributed under the GPLv3 license.

Best for

Hobbyists and independent creators seeking a free, capable video editor without licensing costs.

Use cases

Editing video clips with a multi-track timeline
Applying filters and transitions to footage
Exporting projects in various formats and resolutions

Notes

15,534 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-29. Licensed GPL-3.0.

Pros

Free and open-source with no watermarks
Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Active development with a large user community

Cons

Steeper learning curve for beginners compared to some commercial editors
Performance can be slower on lower-end hardware
Limited advanced features like motion tracking or multicam editing

Key facts

What we have checked

Latest prerelease version: 26.10.30 (released 31 Oct 2026); Checked 10 Nov 2026GitHub
Days since the last commit: 3; Checked 7 Nov 2026GitHub
GitHub forks: 1,561; Checked 7 Nov 2026GitHub
GitHub stars: 15,626; Checked 7 Nov 2026GitHub
Days to a first reply on issues: 0.2; Checked 7 Nov 2026GitHub
Open issues: 40; Checked 7 Nov 2026GitHub
Releases in the last 90 days: 3; Checked 7 Nov 2026GitHub

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Stars and usage

How Shotcut is growing

GitHub stars

15,545 to 15,626

stars. 31 Oct 2026 to 7 Nov 2026, 2 readings.

Source: GitHub. Checked 7 Nov 2026.

Health and security

Is Shotcut looked after, and what do its setup files show

Health score

100 out of 100

Does someone look after this repository? It does not say the code is good or safe. Worked out from GitHub signals checked 7 Nov 2026. How it is worked out

Part	Points	What we saw
Recent activity	30 of 30	Last push 3 days ago
Releases	15 of 15	3 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 Shotcut

Record	Type	How we know	Checked
Adobe Premiere ProThis is an alternative to it	Product	Linked recordGitHub	22 Oct 2026
Final Cut ProThis is an alternative to it	Product	Linked recordGitHub	22 Oct 2026

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Where this comes from

GitHubOfficial
Checked 10 Nov 2026 · Latest prerelease version
GitHubRegistry
Checked 7 Nov 2026 · Days since the last commit, GitHub forks, GitHub stars, Days to a first reply on issues, Open issues, Releases in the last 90 days

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