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Indie alternatives to Premiere Pro
11 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Premiere Pro does, 11 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 |
| OpenShot | Free | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Shotcut | Free | Yes | – | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| DaVinci Resolve | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS |
| Descript | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, Web |
| Flixier | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Kapwing | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| Lightworks | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| VEED | Free plan | – | – | Web |
| VSDC Free Video Editor | Free plan | – | – | Windows |
| Wondershare Filmora | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
4. 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 ↗
8. 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 ↗
10. VSDC Free Video Editor
Non-linear video editor for Windows
Windows video editor with non-linear timeline, effects, chroma key and screen recording.
Free plan · Windows · Website ↗
11. Wondershare Filmora
Video editor for creators
Video editing software with templates, effects and AI tools aimed at YouTubers and casual creators.
Free plan · Mac, Windows, iOS, Android · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Premiere Pro?
Yes. 11 of the 11 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Kdenlive, OpenShot, Shotcut, DaVinci Resolve and 7 more.
Is there an open-source alternative to Premiere Pro?
Kdenlive, OpenShot and Shotcut are open source.
Which Premiere Pro alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Kdenlive, OpenShot, Shotcut and 4 more. On Windows: Kdenlive, OpenShot, Shotcut and 5 more. On Linux: Kdenlive, OpenShot, Shotcut and 2 more. On iPhone and iPad: DaVinci Resolve and Wondershare Filmora. On Android: Wondershare Filmora. On the web: Descript, Flixier, Kapwing and 1 more.
What makes these alternatives to Premiere Pro “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 Premiere Pro.
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