Movavi Video Editor vs Shotcut

With Movavi, video creation is a fun and simple process. Try the Shotcut alternative!

  • Auto subtitles with one click, ready-made templates
  • Easy editing: cut, crop, adjust colors, change speed, and more
  • Hundreds of drag-and-drop filters, transitions, titles, and overlays

By clicking the download button, you're downloading a free version of the program.*

Movavi Video Editor vs Shotcut

The table below highlights the similarities and differences between
Movavi Video Editor and Shotcut video editor:

Feature

Movavi Video Editor

Shotcut

Supported platforms

Windows and macOS

Windows, macOS, and Linux

Video-editing features

Powerful editing essentials: trimming, cropping, resizing, rotating, AI motion tracking, AI background removal, filters, chroma key, picture-in-picture, color correction, keyframe animation, and more

Trimming, cutting, grouping clips, speed ramping, reverse, motion tracking, color wheels for color correction, wipe transitions, video filters, multitrack timeline, and more

Audio-editing features

AI noise removal, audio effects, beat detection, auto audio synchronization, autocorrect, equalizer, reverb, audio fade-ins and fade-outs, and more

Volume control, audio filters, audio mixing, tone generator, fade-ins and fade-outs, and more

User interface

Intuitive and user-friendly with built-in hints; appropriate for beginners and intermediate users; the most frequently used tools are always on screen; drag-and-drop functionality

Advanced, functional interface; drag-and-drop functionality; dark and light modes

Built-in content

Titles, transitions, stickers, royalty-free music library, sound effects, intros, backgrounds, overlays, and more

Transitions, filters, presets, and more

Extra content

The Movavi Effects: a library of 6,000+ creative effects available by subscription. Titles, transitions, stickers, frames, overlays, music, intros, backgrounds, LUTs, and more

No extra content 

Updates

Regular updates with new features and improvements 

Regular updates with new features and improvements 

70M+

users

190+

countries

15+

updates per year

6,000+

effects to choose from

The best time to start creating was yesterday. The second-best time is now – with Movavi

Shine bright on socials

A sparkling mix of simple tools and rad effects is sure to bring you more views, likes, and followers for anything you create: short clips, daily vlogs, product reviews, and more. Make cool videos in no time!

Boost your business

Save hours with our clear design, powerful AI, and handy presets. From a short promo reel to a project presentation – you’ll quickly make a compelling video that’ll earn attention, clients, and money for you. 

Make your loved ones smile

Cut, edit, and share videos about family get-togethers, birthday parties, holiday celebrations, and, of course, your pets! Easily add effects, titles, and music to create memories that’ll never fade.

Movavi Video Editor

Create awesome videos easily

*The free version of Movavi Video Editor may have the following restrictions depending on the build: watermark on exported clips, 60-second video or 1/2 audio length limit, and/or some advanced features unavailable when exporting videos.

Movavi Video Editor

See what our users have to say

We read all your feedback about the app! Here are some examples.

Johnny Green
video enthusiast

The program is great! and your support is amazing! I experienced a bug on the steam version on with I was not able to merge subtitles with the video, but I contacted the support and you guys sent me a licence key for the website version of the program! This versions works flawless!! this is one of the best video software that I've ever used! thanks for the great product and the amazing support! keep the great work!

Lisa Malenk
accountant

Nice product. I did not think it would help me because initially, it did not do what I thought it would (to transfer a video into a .jpg with individual pictures. But today, I needed to incorporate a DVD into a video and it worked perfectly.

Robert Perry
pensioner

Great, simple and so easy to use. Keep developing.

Hanifa Reed
housewife

awsome application and software really like it so much thank you guys

Andrea Urbach
physician

The fastest and most intelligent software, a life saver.

System requirements

Movavi Video Editor 2025

Languages

Size

107 MB

Version

25.6.0

Update

Operating system

Microsoft® Windows® 7/8/10/11 64-bit with up-to-date patches and service packs installed

Visit Movavi Store for older versions

Processor

Intel®, AMD®, or compatible dual-core processor, 1.5 GHz

Graphics card

Intel® HD Graphics 2000, NVIDIA® GeForce® series 8 and 8M, Quadro FX 4800, Quadro FX 5600, AMD Radeon™ R600, Mobility Radeon™ HD 4330, Mobility FirePro™ series, Radeon™ R5 M230 or higher graphics card with up-to-date drivers

Display

1280 × 768 screen resolution, 32-bit color

RAM

2 GB

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Hard drive space

400 MB available hard disk space for installation, 600 MB for ongoing operations

System permissions

Administrator permissions are required for installation

*The free version of Movavi Video Editor may have the following restrictions depending on the build: watermark on exported clips, 60-second video or 1/2 audio length limit, and/or some advanced features unavailable when exporting videos.

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