Editing Software reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 455 Reddit reviews across 50 subreddits and 102 posts to rank the best Editing Software brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/NewTubers, r/SmallYTChannel, r/AskPhotography, r/linuxquestions, r/dji. Top-rated brands include DaVinci Resolve (4.7/5), CapCut (4.2/5), Kdenlive (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews455
Subreddits50
Posts102
Brands92
Products15
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#1
DaVinci Resolve
4.7
(134)
"Da Vinci has some great training videos and a 600+ page PDF beginners guide on their site"
"It's also very popular, which means I've always been able to find easy tutorials to learn something new."
"DaVinci Resolve"
"For a good mix of features and ease, I'd recommend trying DaVinci Resolve – the free version is surprisingly powerful!"
"I started in premiere 12 years ago too but switched to resolve 7 years ago and never looked back tbh"
"Davinci resolve. You can use a pretty generous free version but the paid is amazing"
"Davinci resolve. There’s a powerful free version. Useable for beginners and great features you can use as you become more experienced"
"I've used Davinci professionally for 7 years and it's never let me down"
"Dittoing the DaVinci Resolve reco! crazy value especially since it's completely free"
"Da Vinci resolve does everything I've needed. It's basic and easy to work with."
#2
CapCut
4.2
(66)
"Capcut is by far the easiest and most beginner friendly software. it can do everything you need when you are starting."
"CapCut is free and beginner friendly."
"I love capcut. I'm dumb and figured it out."
"Capcut is the best you don't need to purchase the premium version."
"I’ve been using CapCut (free version). I have little to no video editing experience before this and I picked it up pretty quickly."
"I highly recommend using capcut, you can use it on computer or mobile phones."
"CapCut for desktop. The time I have saved..."
"I highly reccomend capcut, theres a free version with more than enough."
"I highly recommend CapCut, I use it for quick gym edits."
"I second using CapCut, because your reel doesn’t need to be highly edited..."
#3
Kdenlive
4.5
(22)
"Kdinlive opensource and will always be free. Big community of people to help you alone too."
"Kdenlive for editing, OBS for recording..."
"* ✨ [Kdenlive](https://kdenlive.org/)* (Windows, Mac, Linux)"
"**Kdenlive**"
"Kdenlive is the best open source option."
"Kdenlive is a really good option, I used it a few times for work an university..."
"If you want one that is FOSS, you have Kdenlive."
"Kdenlive, openshot, davinci resolve and blender are all good options."
"I'm running Kdenlive in my Debian 12 based laptop."
"Kdenlive or Capcut web."
#4
Shotcut
4.1
(19)
"Works really well for me. Free, easy to use, does everything I want it to."
"Shotcut. Free, open source and cross platform…windows, Mac, Linux…doesn’t matter just works."
"* ✨ [Shotcut](https://www.shotcut.org/)* (Windows, Mac, Linux)"
"Shotcut for simple things, Kdenlive for more advanced things."
"I really like shotcut as a new YouTuber. I find it a lot less intimidating than DaVinci."
"I use Shotcut and haven't found a reason to really use anything else."
"Shotcut was the editor I used to use often."
"Shotcut is very decent and free."
"Shotcut is free and can run on almost any platform."
"Shotcut is pretty decent. I use it for everything."
#5
Adobe Premiere Pro
4.2
(13)
"Premiere Pro, After Effects…"
"For me, I prefer Adobe Premiere Pro and Capcut."
"Premiere Pro or Da Vinci resolve are two of the most popular and effective options."
"Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects are the go-to for me."
"I personally use Adobe Premiere Pro. DaVinci is a good alternative if you want a free option, though."
"Adobe premiere or fcpx if on Mac"
"I would say Premiere has the upper hand, then Resolve next."
"Debates remain about Adobe Premier overtaking it."
"Premiere and final cut are the only pieces of software compatible with that plugin."
"I personally use premiere pro."
#6
OpenShot
4.1
(13)
"OpenShot Video Editor. It's completely free and open source."
"* ✨ [OpenShot](https://www.openshot.org/)* (Windows, Mac, Linux)"
"You also got Open shot video editor."
"Shotcut, or OpenShot"
"Davinci resolve, Clipify or OpenShot are said to be good."
"OpenShot Video Editor. It's completely free (zero paywalls ever) and open-source."
"Openshot if you're looking for something more casual."
"Openshot, shotcut, kdenlive, blender, lightworks, davinci resolve..."
"Editing-I use OpenShot Video Editor. Completely free."
"OpenShot! It is a free, open-source video editor that offers basic editing tools."
#7
Final Cut Pro
4.3
(10)
"Final Cut Pro on here yet, in my opinion far and away the best editing software especially for content creation."
"Final Cut for me is the all round best solution."
"Try FCPX, if your computer can run it then you should be golden."
"Finalcut pro, download the trial 90 days."
"Final cut pro if you are beginner."
"Final Cut flies in every aspect on my Studio."
"I use Final Cut Pro. It works well."
"Final Cut Pro is great for freelance, social, and corporate."
"It’s simple, fast and does everything I need for my videos."
"FCP is faster for almost any workflow"
#8
Adobe
3.8
(9)
"Try premiere pro"
"Premiere pro will run comfortably"
"Honestly I got the full Adobe suite for only $20 as a student."
"Can't go wrong with Lightroom, it works fantastically well on iPad."
"Lightroom Classic: $9.99/mo."
"Lightroom."
"Lightroom, Photoshop are the most common."
"Adobe (pirated of course ....) i know what you're thinking...but if you are already broke you have nothing to lose 😜"
"Adobe Lightroom Classic is what I use but it's subscription-based."
#9
Reaper
4.4
(7)
"Reaper"
"But it's all about Reaper"
"Reaper. Unquestionable."
"Try Reaper, you can perpetually use it without registering"
"Reaper"
"Reaper trial"
"The free version should be more than enough for your purposes."
#10
iMovie
3.5
(8)
"IMovie is essentially Final Cut Lite, and is a great starting point before you advance to FCP."
"Just start with the iMovie that’s already on your Mac?"
"IMovie is free and will work fine for your purposes."
"IMovie that is already on your computer."
"I would say iMovie. It’s pretty bad but if ya poke around, you might get the hang of it😂"
"Imovie is always a good start (it's going to be optimized and easy to use, although i'm not sure how much freedom you have with it)."
"Don't people use iMovie?"
"If not, i'd look into what already comes with your mac- imovie."
#11
Darktable
4.0
(7)
"FOSS-wise, darktable or RAWTherapee for RAW conversion/full image adjustments."
"Darktable is a decent free alt to lightroom."
"If you want subscription and pay free then go Darktable, get past the steep learning curve and you'll find it difficult to go back."
"I use darktable. This is an open-source alternative to Adobe Lightroom."
"I use darktable (on linux/win11) but it's available for mac."
"Darktable, its free."
"If you want something more than that then you'll want Darktable if you want something free like Lightroom."
#12
Filmora
3.9
(7)
"I like Filmora. It's easy enough to use for me."
"Has all the same features and more too and it’s not too pricey I moved over there too."
"I use Filmora, paid $80 for a perpetual license."
"You might want to try software like Filmora or Camtasia, which are user-friendly..."
"Start with something like Filmora or Capcut."
"I use Filmora."
"I use filmora on my laptop."
#13
Clipchamp
4.0
(6)
"I use Clipchamp exclusively. It gets the job done."
"I use Clipchamp :) very similar to iMovie."
"The Microsoft alternative to iMovie is Clip Champ."
"It’s super simple, but more than enough for what I’m needing and it’s included."
"Clipchamp is already part of windows and fairly good too."
"Have you tried ClipChamp or VLC?"
#14
GIMP
4.0
(5)
"FREE Image editors like GIMP, Paint.NET or Canva which comes with thumbnail templates."
"GIMP for editing if needed as well."
"Gimp is free and works well."
"Gimp. It's a freeware photoshop."
"GIMP and Raw Thrapee. Both free."
#15
Audacity
4.3
(4)
"Audacity is old faithful for voice and you can use medal for video"
"I’m new to this but have been using Audacity myself"
"Audacity"
"Audacity for the audio, power director for the video."
#16
VSDC
4.3
(4)
"I use vdsc free video editor I've never had a problem and it's easy to use and they give you tutorials on how to use it as well."
"Ive done all mine with VSDC"
"Try VSDC."
"It's easy to use, very powerful, gets consistent updates."
#17
VLLO
4.3
(4)
"I use VLLO on my iPad. I'm assuming it's available on Chromebook too since it's an app."
"VLLO on iPad has a very cheap fee."
"VLLO is what I use on my phone."
"VLLO for iPad - if you don’t need the complexity of DaVinci."
#18
DXO
4.3
(4)
"I use DXO Photolab to process my raw files. The noise reduction is amazing."
"Still learning, but settled with Photolab since I wanted to pay once and have one of the best noise reduction apps."
"I use DXO photolab."
"I've started to use Photolab 8 recently."
#19
Blackmagic Design
5.0
(3)
"Davinci resolve, capcut"
"There is another free one called davinci resolve which is really advanced compared to Capcut."
"DaVinci Resolve"
#20
Capture One
4.7
(3)
"For a professional studio if you are going to be shooting tethered, Capture One is the standard."
"Capture One is my go-to. You can buy perpetual license, I think."
"If I could start over, I’d buy a perpetual license for Capture One."
#21
LumaFusion
4.0
(3)
"I use lumafusion on my iphone/ipad"
"I use Lumafusion on an iPad."
"I use LumaFusion Pro as of a few days ago."
#22
Photopea
4.0
(3)
"Photopea.com If you're just editing a single photo at a time. It's free, it's built into your browser."
"Photopea. Basically a free photoshop."
"Photopea.com gives you a basic (still extremely complicated) photoshop thats in your browser and free."
#23
InShot
4.0
(3)
"Seems to be the easiest one to move to - it has a lot of the perks of CapCut."
"I use InShot on both my Pixel phone and Pixel tablet."
"InShot for social media has its strengths."
#24
Camtasia
4.0
(3)
"Camtasia."
"You might want to try software like Filmora or Camtasia, which are user-friendly..."
"Some people I know swear by camtasia."
#25
Lightroom
3.7
(3)
"Otherwise, Lightroom is the standard."
"Lightroom? Should contain all the normie features you're likely to need."
"Lightroom is also aimed at casual users and is easier to use."
#26
Nitro Photo
5.0
(2)
"Nitro photo absolutely."
"If you want a true DAM attached to your photo editing app... then Nitro Photo is really the best option there is."
#27
Adobe Lightroom Classic
5.0
(2)
"A BIG reason for that is the ability to edit in HDR vs SDR."
"Lightroom classic for the editing is mine."
#28
HitFilm
4.5
(2)
"I use hitfilm, it's got everything you need and it's free."
"I use it and it's free and has most things you will need."
#29
Snapseed
4.5
(2)
"Use Snapseed on your phone. It's the best cross over between tools and ease of use."
"Snapseed."
#30
Lightroom Classic
4.5
(2)
"My general recommendation is Lightroom Classic + Photoshop."
"Lightroom classic, darktable (free), DXO photolab, Capture 1… any of those will be great."
#31
Adobe Audition
4.5
(2)
"I love Audition to death"
"I use Audition for my solo podcast."
#32
OBS
4.5
(2)
"I use obs for recording and kdenlive for editing."
"Check out OBS for screen recording."
#33
PowerDirector
4.0
(2)
"I do most of my editing on my phone so use power director"
"I started out using power director on my phone I payed like $6 every 3months."
#34
M3U4U
4.0
(2)
"I’ve used m3u4u in the past."
"I use M3U4U which let's you use Dropbox."
#35
Affinity
4.0
(2)
"Affinity Photo works for me. It has many features you can learn as you go, and it doesn’t require a subscription."
"After cutting Adobe cord, I am using Affinity Photo 2 for iPad and happy with it."
#36
Pixelmator
4.0
(2)
"I’m using Pixelmator for photo"
"Keep an eye on Pixelmator. Apple just recently bought the company behind it."
#37
Clipify
4.0
(2)
"Clipify is amazing and it's super beginner friendly, so check it out"
"Davinci resolve, Clipify or OpenShot are said to be good."
#38
Affinity Photo
4.0
(2)
"Affinity Photo."
"I use Affinity Photo, it is not free and they charge a one-off fee."
#39
Paint.NET
4.0
(2)
"FREE Image editors like GIMP, Paint.NET or Canva which comes with thumbnail templates."
"[Paint.NET](https://www.getpaint.net/) (not Paint) it's a freeware."
#40
HitFilm Express
4.0
(2)
"I've been using *Hitfilm Express* which takes donations."
"HitFilm Express is a solid choice."
#41
Canva
4.0
(2)
"Canva"
"Canva ( if you are on pc) Capcut ( if you are on mobile )"
#42
RAWtherapee
4.0
(2)
"I use open source (free) tools. Rawtherapee or Dark table for processing."
"Start with the free and open source software - RAWtherapee, Darktable, and GIMP."
#43
Avidemux
4.0
(2)
"I found Avidemux did exactly what I wanted, very easy to use."
"Avidemux"
#44
Blender
4.0
(2)
"Try Blender."
"Blender, it is excellent."
#45
Movavi
4.0
(2)
"Like Capcut, it is easy to use, and more approachable for beginners than Davinci Resolve."
"I think Movavi may be perfect for you."
#46
YouCut
4.0
(2)
"Nobody ever talks about it but I've learned ALOT from it and been able to do so much with it."
"I use YouCut."
#47
Lightworks
4.0
(2)
"Lightworks."
"Lightworks is free and was used to edit Pulp Fiction (1994), Mission Impossible, Wolf of Wallstreet."
#48
PDF-XChange
4.0
(2)
"You can a lot with the free version, and the upgrade price is $50.00 for life."
"It's more full-featured than Adobe Acrobat."
#49
VSDC Video Editor
3.5
(2)
"I use VSDC. Free version has most features you would need and if you want to uprgrade its like $30"
"VSDC video editor? Anybody used that?"
#50
Descript
3.5
(2)
"I think that right now, on the market, Descript is the best app for this."
"I used Descript yesterday and it lost my file!!"
#51
Adobe Photoshop
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend an older standalone version on disc if you can find one"
#52
DxO PhotoLab 8
5.0
(1)
"DXO Photolab 8 a great alternative to LR and is a one time purchase."
#53
BandLab
5.0
(1)
"I recommend Band lab for free."
#54
VEED
5.0
(1)
"Super solid - easiest one and super fast IMO."
#55
Apple
5.0
(1)
"I can’t remember, it might be five bucks, but it’s all you ever need."
#56
Olive
5.0
(1)
"* ✨ [Olive](https://olivevideoeditor.org/)* (Windows, Mac, Linux)"
#57
FCPX
5.0
(1)
"If you are on a MacBook just use FCPX it’s the most optimized for it."
#58
pdf24
4.0
(1)
"Did the job I wanted it to do."
#59
Foxit PDF Editor
4.0
(1)
#60
Xodo
4.0
(1)
#61
Topaz
4.0
(1)
"Some photographers have recommended Topaz."
#62
ACID Pro
4.0
(1)
"Lately I also use Acid Pro DAW I got from a humblebundle"
#63
Avid
4.0
(1)
"Avid is still generally considered the industry standard."
#64
Foundry
4.0
(1)
"For video editing try nuke and for a little more try autodesk maya for your specs it would run buttery smooth"
#65
OBS Studio
4.0
(1)
"Someone recommended OBS which is free but I've never tried."
#66
Cavalry
4.0
(1)
"I hear Cavalry is good for 2D graphics."
#67
Lightcut
4.0
(1)
"Lightcut or Inshot."
#68
VideoProc Vlogger
4.0
(1)
"I'm using VideoProc vlogger, suffices for my simple use cases."
#69
DaDaScribe
4.0
(1)
"Try DaDaScribe."
#70
Quik
4.0
(1)
"Appreciate the time savings in it creating a video for me"
#71
Sony Vegas Pro
4.0
(1)
"Sony Vegas Pro, can get older keys on g2a for relatively cheap or just the newest for $200, steep price but its lifetime and if you learn the software it’s super useful."
#72
HitFilm Pro
4.0
(1)
"HitFilm Pro or Final Cut Pro for Mac."
#73
Adobe Lightroom
4.0
(1)
"Lightroom is great, but Adobe will get you locked into their ecosystem."
#74
Alight Motion
4.0
(1)
"Alight motion(instead of google play search up after motion in browser) And capcut(same here but search up capcut free pro)"
#75
LyricVideo Studio
4.0
(1)
"My commercial app LyricVideo Studio Although optimized for lyric/music videos, it's very simple to use and optimized for fast usage"
#76
On1
4.0
(1)
"I use on1 as a lightroom alternative, currently you can buy the software rather than a subscription."
#77
Minvo
4.0
(1)
"For faster editing, you should check out Minvo. Its really good at making engaging shorts."
#78
Avid Media Composer
4.0
(1)
"I suggest Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve."
#79
IptvEditor.com
4.0
(1)
"Iptveditor.com has worked great for me."
#80
Videoleap
4.0
(1)
"The one which makes sense the most is Videoleap, easy to use, plenty of similar features to CapCut and some other nice additions."
#81
VN
4.0
(1)
"I highly recommend VN on iPhone."
#82
Sony Vegas
4.0
(1)
"I've used Sony Vegas different versions ever since a teenager in 2009 all the way with vegas 8.0 i believe. Does what it's supposed to do, good for gaming videos eg"
#83
Magix
4.0
(1)
"Magix Vegas Pro. 😁👍"
#84
Ardour
4.0
(1)
"Audacity is shit. Ardour or LMMS are much, much better and open source."
#85
LMMS
4.0
(1)
"Audacity is shit. Ardour or LMMS are much, much better and open source."
#86
Foxit
4.0
(1)
"They have a free trial period."
#87
Adobe Premiere Rush
4.0
(1)
"I use Adobe Premiere Rush — it's like Premiere for extra dummies, but it covers all my editing needs."
#88
WeVideo
4.0
(1)
"I use WeVideo as I have an older laptop."
#89
Canon
3.0
(1)
"I use the Canon editor, Digital Photo Professional 4. It can be a bit slow sometimes, but I find it works pretty well."
#90
MAGIX Vegas
3.0
(1)
"Magix Vegas is an 'easy' to use video editor."
#92
dcraw
3.0
(1)
"I’ve also used command line tools: dcraw."
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