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Both cover video editing. Here is what separates them on price, billing, what you can take with you, and coverage.
| FlexClip | OpenShot | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $19.99 | Free |
| Pricing model | Free plan, paid tiers | Free |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Billing | Monthly or annual | Not stated |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| API | Not stated | Not stated |
| Data export | Not stated | Not stated |
| Their cut | Not stated | Not stated |
| Runs on | Web | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Covers | Video Editing | Video Editing |
| Works with | Nothing in particular | Nothing in particular |
| Founded | Not listed | Not listed |
| Reader rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Live deals | None right now | None right now |
Template-led video editing in a browser
FlexClip is a template-first video editor for somebody making a promo or a social post rather than a film. The free plan exports at 720p and caps projects, stock use and length. Paying takes it to 1080p and opens the stock library properly. Credits meter the AI features on top of that.
Our note
Judge this on whether its templates suit what you make, because that is the entire product. Canva covers the same ground with a wider library if you also need static graphics.
A simple open source video editor
OpenShot is an open source video editor released under the GPL, meant for somebody who wants to cut a clip without first learning a timeline suite. It runs on Linux, Mac and Windows, and the project is funded by donations rather than by a paid tier. It carries fewer features than the heavier free editors, which is the trade you are making.
Our note
Pick this over Shotcut if the simpler interface matters more than the format coverage, and pick neither if you already have DaVinci Resolve installed. The project has been going since 2008, which is worth something in free software.
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