Shotcut Pricing 2026
Complete pricing guide with plans, and cost analysis
Shotcut uses custom pricing — contact their sales team for a quote.
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Shotcut uses custom pricing as of May 2026. Contact Shotcut directly for a personalized quote. Plan: Shotcut (free). Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: Yes
Shotcut offers 1 pricing tiers: Shotcut.
Compared to other video editing software, Shotcut is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.
How much does Shotcut cost?
Shotcut Pricing Overview
Shotcut uses custom pricing — contact their sales team for a quote. The Shotcut plan is free.
This pricing was last verified in May 7, 2026.
Shotcut is a free, open-source video editor that runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux with full 4K support and zero feature gating. Unlike free trials of commercial editors, Shotcut has no watermarks, usage limits, or upsells.
How Shotcut Pricing Compares
Compare Shotcut pricing against top alternatives in Video Editing.
All Shotcut Plans & Pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Best For |
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| Shotcut | Free | Free | — |
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Shotcut
- Full editing suite
- 4K resolution support
- Native timeline editing
- Wide format support (FFmpeg)
- Hundreds of audio/video filters
- Cross-platform: Windows, Mac, Linux
- No watermark
- No usage limits
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Compare pricingHow Shotcut Pricing Compares
| Software | Starting Price | Top Price |
|---|---|---|
| Shotcut | Custom | Custom |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | $19.99/month | $34.49/month |
| CapCut | Free | $9.99/month |
| Microsoft Clipchamp | Free | $11.99/month |
| DaVinci Resolve | Free | $295/month |
| Filmora | Free | $99.99/year |
Shotcut Pricing FAQ
01 Is Shotcut completely free?
Yes. Shotcut is free and open-source software released under the GPL license. There are no paid tiers, subscriptions, watermarks, or feature locks.
02 Does Shotcut have any hidden costs?
No subscription or license fees. Optional costs include time investment to learn the interface and any tutorials or training you choose to buy from third parties.
03 Is Shotcut better than free alternatives like DaVinci Resolve?
DaVinci Resolve has more advanced color grading and is more polished. Shotcut is simpler, lighter, and runs better on lower-end hardware. Choose Shotcut for casual editing on Linux or older machines.
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