Software · head to head
Filmora vs Kdenlive
Kdenlive
Software
Free, open-source non-linear video editor from the KDE community
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Kdenlive has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Filmora basic annual subscription is $49.99/year and includes only 1GB of cloud storage and 500 AI conversations a month; Advanced raises it to $59.99/year for 10GB and 1,000 AI credits; Kdenlive relies on volunteer development so release cadence and bug fixes can be slower than commercial tools.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Filmora and Kdenlive actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Filmora
Nothing recorded that Kdenlive does not also cover.
Only in Kdenlive
- Multi-track timeline
- Proxy editing
- Wide format support
- Titler tool
- Effects and transitions
- Cross-platform
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Filmora
No use cases recorded yet. See the Filmora review.
Kdenlive
- Free video editing for hobbyistsnot Filmora
- Linux-native video productionnot Filmora
- Educational video editingnot Filmora
- Community/open-source project video worknot Filmora
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Filmora
- Basic annual subscription is $49.99/year and includes only 1GB of cloud storage and 500 AI conversations a month; Advanced raises it to $59.99/year for 10GB and 1,000 AI credits
- Perpetual license requires a separate purchase for Windows versus Mac and only includes updates within that major version, not future major upgrades
Kdenlive
- Relies on volunteer development so release cadence and bug fixes can be slower than commercial tools.
- Lacks built-in advanced VFX/compositing found in tools like DaVinci Resolve.
- Performance and stability can vary depending on system configuration and GPU drivers.
- No official cloud collaboration or review features.
Pricing, plan by plan
Filmora
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Filmora review.
Kdenlive
Free- FreeFree
- Full editor
- All effects and transitions
- Community support
Which should you pick?
Choose Filmora if
Nothing in the data separates Filmora from Kdenlive on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Kdenlive if
- You need multi-track timeline.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on windows, mac, linux.
- You also want proxy editing.
Questions people ask
- Is Filmora or Kdenlive better?
- Neither clearly leads. Filmora starts at On request and Kdenlive at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Filmora or Kdenlive?
- Kdenlive has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Filmora and Free for Kdenlive.
- Does Filmora or Kdenlive run on more platforms?
- Filmora runs on Web. Kdenlive runs on windows, mac, linux.
- Can I use Kdenlive for free?
- Yes. Kdenlive has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Filmora starts at On request.
- What can Filmora do that Kdenlive cannot?
- Kdenlive covers Multi-track timeline, Proxy editing, Wide format support, Titler tool.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Kdenlive: Is Kdenlive free to use?
Yes, Kdenlive is completely free and open source, distributed under the GPL license with no cost to download or use, though donations to KDE e.V. are welcomed.
SourceKdenlive: What platforms does Kdenlive support?
Kdenlive runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD.
SourceKdenlive: Where can I get help with Kdenlive?
Users can consult the user manual at docs.kdenlive.org, join the community Matrix channel, or ask on the KDE discussion forum.
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