HitFilm

HitFilm

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Shotcut

Shotcut

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About

HitFilm is free video editing software with professional-grade VFX tools and everything you need to make awesome content, films or gaming videos. Perfect for beginners, film students, gamers, YouTubers, or any creative without a budget. You got talent and the drive, so we give you what you need, free video editing software. Why? Because you shouldn’t have to pay to play. And that way, we get to be a part of your origin story — which is pretty awesome. Get access to the world’s most powerful free video editing and VFX software for Mac or PC. Join our growing community of 6 million filmmakers and content creators today. Wanna level up your skills? Masterclass editing and VFX tutorials are made for every brand of hero. Create your own 3D shield-wielding super-soldiers or plunge your audience into the Wild West with a sci-fi twist. We bring opportunity and equality to the creative industry. Together with our community, we develop powerful accessible tools, training, and support.

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 Not Supported
Cloud 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

Professionals and anyone interested in a free video editing software with professional-grade VFX tools to make films, video content, and gaming videos

Audience

Anyone who needs an open source video editing solution

Support

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

Support

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

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5

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

  • This program is loaded with lots of tools and is one of the snappier free video editors. This is a great iMovie alternative for Windows. The only things locked behind a paywall are additional VFX and audio clips, but you can import your own.

Cons

  • I would like to see a discounted purchase for some of the VFX packs if bought as a bundle. The pricing for each one seems high. I would like to see the interface become even smoother.

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 Supported
Webinars 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

FXHome
Founded: 2001
United Kingdom
fxhome.com/product/hitfilm

Company Information

Meltytech
Founded: 2004
United States
shotcut.org

Alternatives

Alternatives

DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve

Blackmagic Design
HitFilm Pro

HitFilm Pro

FXhome Limited
Filmora

Filmora

Wondershare
HitFilm

HitFilm

FXHome
DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve

Blackmagic Design
Ecamm Live

Ecamm Live

Ecamm Network

Categories

Color Grading Supported
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

Boris FX Optics Supported
Imerge Supported
Modo Supported
Nuke Supported
VEGAS Pro Supported

Integrations

Boris FX Optics Not Supported
Imerge Not Supported
Modo Not Supported
Nuke Not Supported
VEGAS Pro Not Supported
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