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10 Best Free Free Video Editing Software of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 9, 2026

10 of the 10 tools in our best free video editing software ranking offer a permanent free plan. DaVinci Resolve scores highest among them at 8.9 out of 10.

1. 01

   DaVinci Resolve

   Creators who want professional editing and color grading for free and can handle a steeper learning curve.

   Free version; DaVinci Resolve Studio $236 one-time (sale price, listed as was $295)

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Paid from

   $236

   Score 8.9

2. 02

   Kdenlive

   Creators who want a full timeline editor with multicam and subtitles at no cost and no account.

   Free and open source; no paid plan

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 8.7

3. 03

   Microsoft Clipchamp

   Beginners on Windows or in a browser who want quick social videos with no watermark.

   Free plan with 1080p exports; premium features with Microsoft 365 Personal from $9.99 per month

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Paid from

   $9.99

   Score 8.7

4. 04

   iMovie

   Mac, iPhone and iPad owners who want the simplest free way to turn clips into a polished movie.

   Free on the Mac App Store and App Store; no paid plan

   Full entry, No. 4 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 8.6

5. 05

   OpenShot

   Beginners who want an uncomplicated desktop editor with no watermark or project limits.

   Free and open source; no paid plan

   Full entry, No. 5 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 8.6

6. 06

   Shotcut

   Windows, Mac and Linux users who edit many file formats and want native timeline editing for free.

   Free and open source; no paid plan

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 8.5

7. 07

   CapCut

   Short-form creators who want trending templates, auto captions and quick edits for TikTok and Reels.

   Free plan; see vendor pricing for Pro (USD check pending)

   Full entry, No. 7 overall

   Paid from

   Free plan

   Score 8.4

8. 08

   VSDC Free Video Editor

   Windows users who want high resolution exports and many effects without paying.

   Free version with no watermark; VSDC Pro sold separately

   Full entry, No. 8 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 8.2

9. 09

   Canva

   Marketers and social teams who already design in Canva and want short videos in the same place.

   Free plan; see vendor pricing for Canva Pro (USD check pending)

   Full entry, No. 9 overall

   Paid from

   Free plan

   Score 7.9

10. 10

    Lightworks

    Aspiring editors who want a professional timeline and plan to upgrade for 4K later.

    Free plan; see vendor pricing for Create and Pro (USD check pending)

    Full entry, No. 10 overall

    Paid from

    Free plan

    Score 7.7

Scores and prices come from our Best Free Video Editing Software ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com