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Final Cut Pro vs Shotcut
Context: Video Editing Software · methodology v1.0.0 · 22 rows
| Attribute | Final Cut ProApple | ShotcutMeltytech |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | — | https://shotcut.org/howtos/ |
| Tags | video editing, macos, professional | open-source, video editing, cross-platform |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Desktop apps | macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | — | true |
| Free trial | true | — |
| License model | proprietary | open-source |
| Pricing model | subscription, perpetual | free |
| Source repository | — | https://github.com/mltframework/shotcut |
| SPDX license IDs | — | GPL-3.0 |
| Starting price | 12.99 | — |
| Trial length | 30 | — |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | magnetic timeline editing, magnetic mask, automatic captions, object tracker, live multicam | timeline editing, FFmpeg format support, 4K resolution support, Blackmagic SDI/HDMI monitoring |
| Support · Docs · Services | ||
| Support channels | — | community forum |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Mac-only editor combining a magnetic timeline with AI-assisted masking, captioning and tracking, bought outright or through a monthly Creator Studio plan. | Free open-source editor for Windows, macOS and Linux, suited to users who want a no-cost cross-platform tool without paid tiers. |
| Company-size fit | individual, SMB, mid-market | — |
| Primary use cases | video editing, multicam production, captioning and subtitling | video editing, 4K video editing |
| Skill level | intermediate | — |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Current version | — | 26.8.1 |
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 1976 | 2011 |
| Headquarters country | United States | — |
| Vendor type | commercial | community |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Video Editing Software category for definitions.