Video editing
Cut, color and finish video, from quick edits to feature-length timelines.
9 tools
Video & audio
Edit video, add motion graphics, record screens, convert media, edit audio and make music.
Subcategories
Motion graphics & compositing
Animate titles and graphics, and composite visual effects with layers or nodes.
5 tools
Screen recording
Record your screen, camera and voice for tutorials, demos and async video messages.
4 tools
Video conversion
Transcode, compress and batch-convert video and audio files.
4 tools
Audio editing & repair
Edit, clean up and restore recordings, podcasts and voice-overs.
10 tools
Music production (DAW)
Record, sequence and mix music with virtual instruments, effects and MIDI.
10 tools
Avatar animation
Animate a 2D or 3D character from your webcam for streams and videos.
3 tools
Paid apps and their free alternatives
Open one to see every alternative, ranked.
Ableton Live
3 free alternatives
Best free option:Waveform Free(Strong)License: Free tier
Saves $349 USD one-time
Adobe After Effects
6 free alternatives
Top pick:DaVinci ResolveLicense: Free tier
Saves $264 USD a year
Adobe Audition
4 free alternatives
Top pick:AudacityLicense: Open source
Saves $264 USD a year
Adobe Character Animator
3 free alternatives
Best free option:VSeeFace(Strong)License: Freeware
Saves $780 USD a year
Adobe Media Encoder
3 free alternatives
Top pick:Shutter EncoderLicense: Open source
Saves $780 USD a year
Adobe Premiere
5 free alternatives
Top pick:DaVinci ResolveLicense: Free tier
Saves $264 USD a year
Camtasia
5 free alternatives
Best free option:Cap(Strong)License: Open source
Saves $180 USD a year
DaVinci Resolve
2 free alternatives
Best free option:Kdenlive(Strong)License: Open source
Saves $295 USD one-time
Final Cut Pro
4 free alternatives
Top pick:DaVinci ResolveLicense: Free tier
Saves $300 USD one-time
FL Studio
2 free alternatives
Best free option:Waveform Free(Strong)License: Free tier
Saves $179 USD one-time
iZotope RX
3 free alternatives
Best free option:Auphonic(Strong)License: Free tier
Saves $399 USD one-time
Logic Pro
4 free alternatives
Best free option:Ardour(Strong)License: Open source
Saves $200 USD one-time
Loom
3 free alternatives
Best free option:Cap(Strong)License: Open source
Saves $216 USD a year
Pro Tools
2 free alternatives
Top pick:ArdourLicense: Open source
Saves $99 USD a year
Paid apps with no free alternative yet
No free tool ranks Strong for these yet. Each page says what a free version would need.
AATranslator
License: PaidNo free option listed yet
Dante Virtual Soundcard
License: PaidNo free option listed yet
Melodyne
License: Paid1 partial free option listed