Let’s have a side-by-side comparison of Descript vs iMovie vs Shotcut to find out which one is better. This software comparison between Descript and iMovie and Shotcut is based on genuine user reviews. Compare software prices, features, support, ease of use, and user reviews to make the best choice between these, and decide whether Descript or iMovie or Shotcut fits your business.
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As an animation student, iMovie has been my go-to. It has excellent video editin...Read more - Varun Jain Jul 23, 2024
iMovie is a strong editing software. I haven't used all its features yet, but so...Read more - Gunjan Bartaria Jul 23, 2024
Shotcut has been a simple and effective choice for my basic editing needs. It su...Read more - Rohit kanojiya Aug 05, 2024
Shotcut lets you export high-quality videos up to 4K. It has many editing featur...Read more - Nishant Jul 24, 2024
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It's only good for Mac users, so if you're on Windows, it's not recommended. Lim...Read more - Varun Jain Jul 23, 2024
It's hard to use and feels like it's made for programmers, not regular users. - Gunjan Bartaria Jul 23, 2024
Although Shotcut works fine for basic edits, I found that it can be quite limite...Read more - Rohit kanojiya Aug 05, 2024
There are limited transitions, and the user interface looks old and is a bit tri...Read more - Nishant Jul 24, 2024
Reviews
Verified customer reviews
Great for Video Editing
Varun Jain Jul 23, 2024
iMovie Has Potential
Gunjan Bartaria Jul 23, 2024
Shotcut - A Solid Video Editing Option for Simpler Projects
Rohit kanojiya Aug 05, 2024
Basic Video Editing Made Easy with Free & Open Source Shotcut Video Editor
Nishant Jul 24, 2024
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Best Use for
Business Size:
Individual
2-50 Employees
51-250 Employees
250-500 Employees
500-1000 Employees
More than 1000+ Employees
Individual
2-50 Employees
51-250 Employees
250-500 Employees
500-1000 Employees
More than 1000+ Employees
Individual
2-50 Employees
51-250 Employees
250-500 Employees
500-1000 Employees
More than 1000+ Employees
Business Type:
Small Business
Startups
Medium Business
Enterprise
SMBs
SMEs
MSMBs
MSMEs
Freelancers
Small Business
Startups
Medium Business
Enterprise
SMBs
SMEs
MSMBs
MSMEs
Freelancers
Small Business
Startups
Medium Business
Enterprise
SMBs
SMEs
MSMBs
MSMEs
Freelancers
Industries:
All Industries
All Industries
All Industries
Features
Basic Editing Tools / Timeline Editing
Non-Linear Editing (NLE)
Split & Merge
Drag and Drop Functionality
Transition Effects
Video Masking
Video Overlays
Scene Cut Detection
Preview Functionality
Speed Ramping and Speed Changing
Trim, Crop & Resize
Non-Linear Editing (NLE)
Split & Merge
Drag and Drop Functionality
Transition Effects
Video Masking
Video Overlays
Scene Cut Detection
Preview Functionality
Speed Ramping and Speed Changing
Trim, Crop & Resize
Non-Linear Editing (NLE)
Split & Merge
Drag and Drop Functionality
Transition Effects
Video Masking
Video Overlays
Scene Cut Detection
Preview Functionality
Speed Ramping and Speed Changing
Trim, Crop & Resize
Color Correction & Enhancement
Color Grading and Correction
Color Blending and Filters
Color LUTs
Video Enhancer
Color Grading and Correction
Color Blending and Filters
Color LUTs
Video Enhancer
Color Grading and Correction
Color Blending and Filters
Color LUTs
Video Enhancer
Advanced Editing Tools
Auto Reframe
Key Frames and Animations
Object Motion Tracking
3D Animations
Background Removal
Video Stabilization
Screen / Camera Recording
Proxy Tools
Nested Timelines
Duplicate Detection
Auto Reframe
Key Frames and Animations
Object Motion Tracking
3D Animations
Background Removal
Video Stabilization
Screen / Camera Recording
Proxy Tools
Nested Timelines
Duplicate Detection
Auto Reframe
Key Frames and Animations
Object Motion Tracking
3D Animations
Background Removal
Video Stabilization
Screen / Camera Recording
Proxy Tools
Nested Timelines
Duplicate Detection
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Content Library and Elements
Green Screen and Chroma Key / Luma Key
VFX
SFX
Content Library and Elements
Green Screen and Chroma Key / Luma Key
VFX
SFX
Content Library and Elements
Green Screen and Chroma Key / Luma Key
VFX
SFX
Audio Editing Tools
Voiceovers, Subtitles and Transcripts
Audio Waveforms
Silence Remover
Audio Denoise
Audio Stretching
Auto Synchronization
Audio Mixing
Beat Synchronization
Voiceovers, Subtitles and Transcripts
Audio Waveforms
Silence Remover
Audio Denoise
Audio Stretching
Auto Synchronization
Audio Mixing
Beat Synchronization
Voiceovers, Subtitles and Transcripts
Audio Waveforms
Silence Remover
Audio Denoise
Audio Stretching
Auto Synchronization
Audio Mixing
Beat Synchronization
Image Editing Tools
Image Stabilization
Noise Removal
Image Stabilization
Noise Removal
Image Stabilization
Noise Removal
File Storage and Management
File Rendering
Automatic Project Backup
4K and HD Export
Audio / Video Conversion
File Rendering
Automatic Project Backup
4K and HD Export
Audio / Video Conversion
File Rendering
Automatic Project Backup
4K and HD Export
Audio / Video Conversion
AI Video Creator / Editor
AI Co-Pilot Editing
AI Text to Speech
AI Voice Changer
AI Auto Face Blur
AI Speech / Dialogue Enhancer
AI Text-To-Video
AI Text-Based Editing
AI Co-Pilot Editing
AI Text to Speech
AI Voice Changer
AI Auto Face Blur
AI Speech / Dialogue Enhancer
AI Text-To-Video
AI Text-Based Editing
AI Co-Pilot Editing
AI Text to Speech
AI Voice Changer
AI Auto Face Blur
AI Speech / Dialogue Enhancer
AI Text-To-Video
AI Text-Based Editing
Collaboration & Sharing
Real Time Collaboration
Social Media Integration
Multi Device Compatibility
Multi Format Compatibility
Video Brand Kit
Real Time Collaboration
Social Media Integration
Multi Device Compatibility
Multi Format Compatibility
Video Brand Kit
Real Time Collaboration
Social Media Integration
Multi Device Compatibility
Multi Format Compatibility
Video Brand Kit
Gallery
Specifications
Deployment
Web based
On Premises
Web based
On Premises
Web based
On Premises
Device Supported
Desktop
Mobile
iPad
Tablet
Desktop
Mobile
iPad
Tablet
Desktop
Mobile
iPad
Tablet
Supported Platforms
Windows
Mac OS
Android
iOS
Linux
Ubuntu
Windows
Mac OS
Android
iOS
Linux
Ubuntu
Windows
Mac OS
Android
iOS
Linux
Ubuntu
Languages support
English English English Question and Answers
Product related question and answers
To slow down a video on iMovie, follow the steps given below: Import the c... Read more
To make a time-lapse in iMovie, follow the steps given below: Launch the a... Read more
To save videos in camera roll, follow the steps given below: Once you are ... Read more
Follow the given steps to save a video in shotcut. Go to File in the top menu... Read more
Shotcut does not have option to rotate text.
Click the + button in the Filters tab and search for Crop. Select Crop rectangle... Read more
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