OpenCut: a free, open-source alternative to CapCut
A video editor you can use without a subscription. What it is and what to check first.
OpenCut is an open-source video editor, built as an alternative to CapCut. You cut, trim and arrange clips in an editor that you can run without paying a monthly fee.
Why it matters
Short-form video is mostly cutting: removing dead air, tightening a hook, adding captions. A free editor lowers the cost of trying that, and open source means you can see what it does with your files.
The facts
- Project: OpenCut-app/OpenCut on GitHub
- Stars: over 97,000 (as of 7 November 2026)
- Main language: TypeScript
- It is released under the MIT licence.
- Website: https://opencut.app
Before you install it
This is a younger project than the editors it copies, so expect missing features. Its last code update on GitHub was on 2026-09-24. Try it on a small project before you move a real one.
I read the project page and its description to write this. I have not audited the code, so treat it as a pointer, not a recommendation to trust it with anything sensitive.