# Final Cut Pro vs Kdenlive

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Final Cut Pro

| Attribute | Final Cut Pro | Kdenlive |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 66.2 (58% (medium)) | 46.2 (77% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 5,865 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Professional video editing software for Mac and iPad that combines powerful editing capabilities with AI-powered intelligence features to create polished, pro-quality videos. It is indexed under Video Editing Software.","source":"https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/","question":"What is Final Cut Pro?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Final Cut Pro supports macOS and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/","question":"What platforms does Final Cut Pro support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Final Cut Pro is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/","question":"Where is Final Cut Pro available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A free, open-source video editing application available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Built using MLT Framework and FFmpeg, it provides a comprehensive set of editing tools, effects, and features without licensing requirements or subscriptions. It is indexed under Video Editing Software.","source":"https://kdenlive.org/","question":"What is Kdenlive?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kdenlive is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-3.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://kdenlive.org/","question":"Is Kdenlive free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kdenlive supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://kdenlive.org/","question":"What platforms does Kdenlive support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Kdenlive can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://kdenlive.org/","question":"Can Kdenlive be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for Kdenlive, including Piave, Natron, Blender, Ardour, Elgato Stream Deck and OpenTimelineIO. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://kdenlive.org/","question":"What does Kdenlive integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Kdenlive is published under the GPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/KDE/kdenlive","question":"Is Kdenlive open source?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Kdenlive is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Germany.","source":"https://kdenlive.org/","question":"Where is Kdenlive available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | - | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Professional video editing software for Mac and iPad that combines powerful editing capabilities with AI-powered intelligence features to create polished, pro-quality videos. | A non-linear video editor available for Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD systems. |
| features.capabilities | `{"ai_features":true,"free_or_oss":true,"codec_breadth":"ProRes RAW, HEVC, H.264, MXF","color_grading":true,"pricing_model":"perpetual","gpu_acceleration":true,"platform_breadth":"Mac and iPad","professional_nle":true}` | `{"hdr_4k8k":false,"multicam":true,"ai_features":true,"free_or_oss":true,"codec_breadth":"FFmpeg-based codec support, handles nearly all video and audio formats","color_grading":true,"pricing_model":"open_source","gpu_acceleration":true,"platform_breadth":"Windows, macOS, Linux","professional_nle":true,"cloud_collaboration":false}` |
| integrations.count | - | 6 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Piave"},{"name":"Natron"},{"name":"Blender"},{"name":"Ardour"},{"name":"Elgato Stream Deck"},{"name":"OpenTimelineIO"}]` |
| language.primary | - | C++ |
| license.spdx | - | GPL-3.0 |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true}` | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Apple Creator Studio","summary":"$12.99/month or $129/year (after 30-day free trial)","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":129,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Student/Educator","summary":"$2.99/month or $29.99/year for students and educators","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":29.99,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"One-Time Purchase","summary":"$299.99 one-time purchase","components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":299.99,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $2.99/month (students/educators) or $12.99/month (regular). Free 30-day trial. Also available as a one-time $299.99 purchase.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T10:32:43.101Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":2.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source, no licensing fees","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://kdenlive.org/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T21:53:00.654Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | low | free |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":2.99,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | - | 4.5 |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2FKDE%2Fkdenlive&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Video Editing Software)

| Capability | Final Cut Pro | Kdenlive |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Editing** |  |  |
| Professional NLE (multi-track finishing) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Colour grading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multicam editing | - | ✓ |
| **Technical** |  |  |
| 4K/8K + HDR support | - | ✗ |
| Codec breadth (ProRes / HEVC / AV1 / RAW) | ProRes RAW, HEVC, H.264, MXF | FFmpeg-based codec support, handles nearly all video and audio formats |
| GPU acceleration | ✓ | ✓ |
| **AI** |  |  |
| AI features (captions / text-to-video / voice) | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Capture** |  |  |
| Screen recording built-in | - | - |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| Platform breadth (Win / macOS / Linux / iOS / Android / Web) | Mac and iPad | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| **Collaboration** |  |  |
| Cloud collaboration / team review | - | ✗ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Perpetual | Open-source |
| Free / open-source available | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T02:01:20.655Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*