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Indie alternatives to Avid Media Composer
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Avid Media Composer does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kdenlive | Free | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| DaVinci Resolve | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS |
| Lightworks | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
The alternatives
2. DaVinci Resolve
Video editing, color grading, VFX and audio post
Professional post-production software from Blackmagic Design combining editing, color, Fusion effects and Fairlight audio.
Free plan · Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS · Website ↗
3. Lightworks
Professional non-linear video editor
Video editing software with a long history in film production, available with free and paid licenses.
Free plan · Mac, Windows, Linux · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Avid Media Composer?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Kdenlive, DaVinci Resolve and Lightworks.
Is there an open-source alternative to Avid Media Composer?
Kdenlive is open source.
What makes these alternatives to Avid Media Composer “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Avid Media Composer.
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