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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
OpenShot Video Editor
Star Rating
(31)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OpenShot Video EditorShotcut
Star Rating
(42)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ShotcutSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Shotcut offers a robust audio mixing feature, allowing for detailed adjustments and enhancements, while OpenShot Video Editor is noted for its user-friendly interface but lacks advanced audio mixing capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Shotcut excels in clip editing with its extensive range of tools, including time mapping and overlays, whereas OpenShot Video Editor is praised for its ease of use but may not provide the same depth in editing features.
- G2 users highlight that Shotcut supports a wider variety of format compatibility, making it a better choice for users working with diverse media types, while OpenShot Video Editor is more limited in this aspect, which can be a drawback for some users.
- Users on G2 appreciate OpenShot Video Editor for its intuitive text animation and title creation features, which are particularly beneficial for beginners, while Shotcut's text features are seen as less accessible for new users.
- Reviewers say that Shotcut has a steeper learning curve, reflected in its lower ease of use rating, but they also note that the investment in time pays off with more powerful editing capabilities compared to OpenShot, which is easier to pick up but may not satisfy advanced users.
- Users report that Shotcut's quality of support is rated lower than OpenShot's, with some users expressing frustration over the availability of resources, while OpenShot is often commended for its responsive support and helpful community resources.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OpenShot Video Editor
No pricing availableShotcut
No pricing availableFree Trial
OpenShot Video Editor
No trial information availableShotcut
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
27
8.5
31
Ease of Use
9.1
27
7.8
31
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.1
7
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
5
Quality of Support
8.4
21
7.5
25
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
25
8.9
31
Features by Category
Editing
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Platform
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
OpenShot Video Editor and Shotcut are categorized as Video Editing
Unique Categories
OpenShot Video Editor has no unique categories
Shotcut has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OpenShot Video Editor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Shotcut
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Education Management
12.9%
Media Production
9.7%
Marketing and Advertising
9.7%
Graphic Design
9.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Other
51.6%
Graphic Design
15.4%
Media Production
7.7%
Education Management
7.7%
Online Media
5.1%
Newspapers
5.1%
Other
59.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
Which other software can I use for video editing since we would like to integrate this tool?
2 Comments
G2
You can also use Filmora Video EditorRead more
OpenShot Video Editor has no more discussions with answers
Is there any other software i can integrate this with?
1 Comment
MV
I can not speak to a true API integration if that is what you are asking. I can share the other tools/software that I have used alongside ShotCut. I'm an...Read more
Is Shotcut really free?
1 Comment
MM
THE SIMPLE ANSWER IS, "YES" IT IS COMPLETELY FREE. THE SOFTWARE IS FREE TO DOWNLOAD AND ALL THE FEATURES ARE FREE TO USE.Read more
Shotcut has no more discussions with answers
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