Video editing · Alternatives
What are the best Kdenlive alternatives?
Short answer
The cheapest paid alternative in the first year is Wondershare Filmora ($49.99; Kdenlive: $0). 4 have a free plan: CapCut, Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve, Lightworks.
| Alternative | Best for | Free plan | From | 1st year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CapCut | Quick social video editing with AI | Yes | $12.49 / mo | $149.88 |
| Shotcut | Free open-source cross-platform editor | Yes | Free | $0 |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | Professional editing in Adobe ecosystem | No | $22.99 / mo | $275.88 |
| DaVinci Resolve | Pro editing and colour grading, free tier | Yes | $236 one-time | $236 |
| Wondershare Filmora | Beginner-friendly editing with AI tools | No | $49.99 / yr | $49.99 |
| Lightworks | Free pro-style editor with paid tiers | Yes | $20 / mo | $240 |
| Final Cut Pro | Mac-based professional video editing | No | $299.99 one-time | $299.99 |
Which Kdenlive alternative is cheapest?
Shotcut, at $0 for the first year (Kdenlive: $0).
| Alternative | 1st year |
|---|---|
| Shotcut | $0 |
| Wondershare Filmora | $49.99 |
| CapCut | $149.88 |
| DaVinci Resolve | $236 |
| Lightworks | $240 |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | $275.88 |
| Final Cut Pro | $299.99 |
Which Kdenlive alternatives are free?
4 of 7 have a free plan.
- CapCut: free templates and basic editing tools
- Shotcut: fully free and open source
- DaVinci Resolve: free version with editing, colour, VFX, audio
- Lightworks: 1080p export, full timeline editing
The 7 alternatives, one by one
1
CapCut
Best for: quick social video editing with AI
- Free plan
- Yes, free templates and basic editing tools
- From
- $12.49 / mo
- 1st year
- $149.88
2
Shotcut
Best for: free open-source cross-platform editor
- Free plan
- Yes, fully free and open source
- From
- Free
- 1st year
- $0
3
Adobe Premiere Pro
Best for: professional editing in Adobe ecosystem
- Free plan
- No, 7-day trial
- From
- $22.99 / mo
- 1st year
- $275.88
4
DaVinci Resolve
Best for: pro editing and colour grading, free tier
- Free plan
- Yes, free version with editing, colour, VFX, audio
- From
- $236 one-time
- 1st year
- $236
5
Wondershare Filmora
Best for: beginner-friendly editing with AI tools
- Free plan
- No
- From
- $49.99 / yr
- 1st year
- $49.99
6
Lightworks
Best for: free pro-style editor with paid tiers
- Free plan
- Yes, 1080p export, full timeline editing
- From
- $20 / mo
- 1st year
- $240
7
Final Cut Pro
Best for: Mac-based professional video editing
- Free plan
- No
- From
- $299.99 one-time
- 1st year
- $299.99
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Kdenlive pricing | kdenlive.org/en/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
| CapCut pricing | capcut.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Shotcut pricing | shotcut.org/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Adobe Premiere Pro pricing | adobe.com/products/premiere/plans.html | 27 Oct 2026 |
| DaVinci Resolve pricing | blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Wondershare Filmora pricing | filmora.wondershare.com/pricing.html | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Lightworks pricing | lwks.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Final Cut Pro pricing | apps.apple.com/us/app/final-cut-pro/id424389933?mt=12 | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare