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Shotcut vs Vegas Pro
Context: Video Editing Software · methodology v1.0.0 · 20 rows
| Attribute | ShotcutMeltytech | Vegas ProBoris FX |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | https://shotcut.org/howtos/ | — |
| Tags | open-source, video editing, cross-platform | video editing, windows, professional |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | — | desktop |
| Desktop apps | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | — |
| Free trial | — | true |
| License model | open-source | proprietary |
| Pricing model | free | subscription, perpetual |
| Source repository | https://github.com/mltframework/shotcut | — |
| SPDX license IDs | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | timeline editing, FFmpeg format support, 4K resolution support, Blackmagic SDI/HDMI monitoring | non-linear video editing, audio post-production, bundled audio tools (Sound Forge, ACID Pro) |
| Support · Docs · Services | ||
| Support channels | community forum | — |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Free open-source editor for Windows, macOS and Linux, suited to users who want a no-cost cross-platform tool without paid tiers. | Windows-based non-linear editor for professional editors, distributed by Boris FX together with Sound Forge and ACID Pro audio tools. |
| Company-size fit | — | individual, SMB, mid-market |
| Primary use cases | video editing, 4K video editing | video editing, audio and video post-production |
| Skill level | — | advanced |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Current version | 26.8.1 | — |
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 2011 | 1999 |
| Vendor type | community | commercial |
“—” 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 Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded.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.