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The Best Open Source Descript Alternatives
No single open source tool replaces Descript, so here is the best one for each Descript feature, with licenses and whether each needs an API key.
The Best Open Source Video Editors for Mac
Which open source editors run natively on Apple Silicon, which still support Intel Macs, what macOS version each needs, and how to install them. Checked October 2026.
The Best Open Source Video Editors in 2026
Kdenlive, Shotcut, OpenShot, Blender, OpenCut, Donkey Cut and more, with current versions, licenses, platforms and AI features checked against each project in October 2026.
Alternative to OpenCut
OpenCut is deprecated: the editor is archived, the rewrite stalled and the maintainer went silent. Donkey Cut is the open source editor to switch to.