Kdenlive alternatives · Screen Recording
Alternatives to Kdenlive with a one-time purchase
The Kdenlive listing shows no one-time purchase. 23 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Kdenlive is free to use. 12 of them are free or have a free plan.
23 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
The 12 closest to Kdenlive
- Free plan · from $94.99
DaVinci Resolve
Video editing, color, effects and audio post-production in one app
- DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $236 for desktop Studio (was $295). Kdenlive is free.
- Only DaVinci Resolve lists an iOS app.
- DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Kdenlive is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Lightworks
Pro video editor with a free tier and paid Create and Pro plans
- Lightworks starts at $20 per user / month on Create, paid monthly. Kdenlive is free.
- Lightworks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Kdenlive is open source, according to its own site.
- Kdenlive also covers transcription.
- Free trial · from $12.99/mo
Final Cut Pro
Apple's professional video editor for Mac and iPad
- Final Cut Pro starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio. Kdenlive is free.
- Kdenlive has a free plan. Final Cut Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Final Cut Pro lists an iOS app.
- Only Kdenlive lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Wondershare Filmora
Desktop and mobile video editor with AI tools and a stock library
- Wondershare Filmora starts at $49.99 per year (Basic), or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. Kdenlive is free.
- Only Wondershare Filmora lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Kdenlive lists a Linux app.
- Wondershare Filmora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $33.26/yr
Bandicam
Screen, game and webcam recorder for Windows, with a Mac edition
- Bandicam starts at $33.26 per year for 1 PC (Personal Annual), or $53.90 one-time. Kdenlive is free.
- Only Kdenlive lists a Linux app.
- Bandicam can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Kdenlive is open source, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $29.99
Wondershare DemoCreator
Screen recorder and video editor for tutorials and demos
- Wondershare DemoCreator starts at $29.99 per quarter, $59.99 per year, or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. Kdenlive is free.
- Kdenlive has a free plan. Wondershare DemoCreator does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists a web app.
- Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $49.99/yr
FocuSee
Screen recorder that adds zooms and cursor effects automatically
- FocuSee starts at $49.99 per year for Standard ($19.99 billed monthly). Kdenlive is free.
- Kdenlive has a free plan. FocuSee does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FocuSee lists a web app.
- Only Kdenlive lists a Linux app.
- Free plan · from $79 one-time
Cursorful
Screen recorder that adds zooms and pans automatically
- Cursorful starts at $79 per seat, one-time payment. Kdenlive is free.
- Only Cursorful lists a web app.
- Only Cursorful lists a browser extension.
- Only Kdenlive lists a Linux app.
- Free plan · from $79.99/yr
PowerDirector
Desktop video editor with AI tools, subscription or one-time
- PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year. Kdenlive is free.
- Only PowerDirector lists an Android app.
- Only Kdenlive lists a Linux app.
- PowerDirector can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $29/yr
FlashBack
Windows screen recorder with a built-in video editor
- FlashBack starts at $29 per year (shown as $39 crossed out). Kdenlive is free.
- Only Kdenlive lists macOS and Linux apps.
- FlashBack can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Kdenlive is open source, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $4.99/mo
InShot
Mobile video and photo editor for iPhone and Android
- InShot starts at $4.99 per month for InShot Pro, or $19.99 per year. Kdenlive is free.
- Only InShot lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Kdenlive lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- InShot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- From $35 one-time
CleanShot X
Mac screenshot and screen recording app with a one-time license
- CleanShot X starts at $35 one-time payment, including one year of updates. Kdenlive is free.
- Kdenlive has a free plan. CleanShot X does not.
- Only Kdenlive lists Windows and Linux apps.
- CleanShot X can be bought with a one-time purchase.
11 more that can be bought with a one-time purchase
- ScreenFlow
- Capto
- Gifox
- Icecream Screen Recorder
- ActivePresenter
- Screenflick
- MAGIX Video Pro X
- LumaFusion
- Movavi Screen Recorder
- Aiseesoft Screen Recorder
- Fraps
Common questions
Is there an alternative to Kdenlive that you buy once?
Yes. DaVinci Resolve, Lightworks, Final Cut Pro, Wondershare Filmora, Bandicam, Wondershare DemoCreator, FocuSee, Cursorful and 15 more can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Can you buy Kdenlive once instead of subscribing?
The Kdenlive listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.
Which of these screen recording and video tools are free?
DaVinci Resolve, Lightworks, Wondershare Filmora, Bandicam, Cursorful, PowerDirector, FlashBack, InShot and 4 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Kdenlive: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.