FilmCraft

FilmCraft

ArtCraft
Shotcut

Shotcut

Meltytech
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About

FilmCraft is an open-source, non-linear video editor for assembling and finishing projects on macOS, Windows, and Linux. It provides source and program monitors, media bins, a multitrack timeline, trimming tools, markers, and undo history. Editors can apply color correction and LUTs, animate effects with keyframes, add transitions, mix audio, create titles, and edit captions. The application imports video, audio, and image media and exports sequences with built-in presets and codecs. A command-line interface, local JSON control channel, and MCP server let scripts and compatible AI agents inspect projects and automate editing actions. FilmCraft is also available as a browser-based WebAssembly build for users to host themselves. The software is in alpha, and its support for real-world media and production workflows continues to develop.

About

Shotcut is a free, open source, cross-platform video editor. Supports hundreds of audio and video formats and codecs thanks to FFmpeg. No import required which means native editing, plus multi-format timelines, resolutions and frame-rates within a project. Frame accurate seeking supported for many video formats. Blackmagic Design SDI and HDMI for input and preview monitoring. Screen, webcam and audio capture. Network stream playback. Supports resolutions up to 4k and capture from SDI, HDMI, webcam, JACK & Pulse audio, IP stream, X11 screen and Windows DirectShow devices. Multiple dockable and undockable panels, including detailed media properties, recent files with search, playlist with thumbnail view, filter panel, history view, encoding panel, jobs queue, and melted server and playlist. Also supports drag-n-drop of assets from file manager.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Video editors, independent filmmakers, and content creators seeking a desktop non-linear editing workflow, including users interested in script or AI-agent automation.

Audience

Anyone who needs an open source video editing solution

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Not Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$0
Free for every listed platform; open-source software.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.2 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Lots of excellent YouTube Shotcut tutorials (thank you to all who share). Packed with great audio and video features. Easy to use but I can't really compare as Shotcut is the only video editor I use. Constantly upgraded (and not just superficial upgrades) And of course, it is free!
  • -Shotcut is completely free to download and it doesn't have annoying paywalls or pop-ups to upgrade -Lots of different filters -Very easy to work with timelines -Different formats to export your videos in
  • Free and open source. Simple and easy even for beginners. Screen, webcam and audio capture. Cross platform - Windows, Linux and mac. Has a portable version as well.
  • Multiplatform: It runs on Windows, Mac and Linux (Snap, Flatpak and AppImage), so you can edit on any computer. Large number of export formats.
  • Shotcut is capable of handling most aspects of video-editing: video segments editing, various effects, keyframes applied to effects, text overlays, video overlays, etc. Very impressive for a freeware program.

Cons

  • As I said earlier, I can't really compare. The only thing I have noticed over time is that there's the occasional crash so best to save your work regularly. I've never lost any work and recovery is fast.
  • -Time to export a video is quite long -Not always easy or intuitive to use, there is a learning curve
  • Bugs and occasional glitches while rendering - rare crashes as well. Less encoding presets. Misses on advanced features like lossless editing.
  • The interface and video editor can take some time to accustom to. Sometimes it crashes on Linux - so you need to save the project regularly.
  • - Interface is not the best - GPU acceleration is very limited - Sluggish when the project becomes too big

Training

Documentation Not Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

ArtCraft
getartcraft.com/apps/filmcraft

Company Information

Meltytech
Founded: 2004
United States
shotcut.org

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Categories

Video Editing Supported

Categories

Color Grading Supported
Video Cutters Supported
Video Editing Supported
Webcam Supported

Video Editing Features

3D Video Editing Not Supported
Audio Tools Not Supported
Brand Overlay Not Supported
Collaboration Not Supported
Media Library Not Supported
Social Sharing Not Supported
Speed Adjustment Not Supported
Split / Merge Not Supported
Supports HD Resolution Supported
Text Overlay Supported
Video Capture Not Supported
Video Stabilization Not Supported

Integrations

Claude Code Supported
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Supported

Integrations

Claude Code Not Supported
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Not Supported
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