Best Open Source Alternatives to DaVinci Resolve

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to DaVinci Resolve — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated November 2026 · 8 alternatives

DaVinci Resolve

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PricingFreemium

Platformsdesktop, windows, macos, linux

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DaVinci Resolve alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to DaVinci Resolve, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
OpenCut	97,223	MIT	Web	No	Sep 2026	Visit
LosslessCut	45,663	GPL-2.0	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	Nov 2026	Visit
Shotcut	15,578	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	Nov 2026	Visit
Olive Video Editor	9,146	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	Dec 2024	Visit
OpenShot	6,734	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	Nov 2026	Visit
Kdenlive	6,038	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindows	No	Nov 2026	Visit
Flowblade	3,104	GPL-3.0	Linux	No	Oct 2026	Visit
Pitivi	0	LGPL-2.1	Linux	No	—	Visit

Top open-source DaVinci Resolve alternatives

OpenCut97,223MIT

OpenCut is a browser-based video editor that replaces CapCut with client-side timeline editing, zero subscriptions, and no export watermarks.

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LosslessCut45,663GPL-2.0

LosslessCut is an open-source video trimming desktop app that cuts, splits, and merges camera recordings instantly without re-encoding or quality loss.

LinuxmacOSWindows

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Shotcut15,578GPL-3.0

Shotcut is an open-source desktop video editor alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro that provides multi-track timeline editing without subscription fees.

LinuxmacOSWindows

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Olive Video Editor9,146GPL-3.0

Olive Video Editor replaces Adobe Premiere Pro with a free, open-source timeline editor featuring node-based compositing and zero subscription fees.

LinuxmacOSWindows

vs DaVinci Resolve: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed GPL-3.0.

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OpenShot6,734GPL-3.0

OpenShot replaces iMovie with a free, cross-platform video editor featuring unlimited tracks, keyframe animations, and drag-and-drop timeline editing.

LinuxmacOSWindows

vs DaVinci Resolve: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed GPL-3.0.

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Best Open Source Alternatives to DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve

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Top open-source DaVinci Resolve alternatives

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