Alternatives · Screen Recording
Olive alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Olive alternative is DaVinci Resolve (3.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Olive compared with 5 alternatives: Shotcut, Kdenlive, OpenShot, Flowblade and DaVinci Resolve.
Olive is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
Price against what you get
Olive has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Kdenlive and OpenShot score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Olive
Shotcut
Free open-source video editor for Windows, Mac and Linux
- Shotcut is free.
- Shotcut also covers screen recording.
Suits: People who want a free editor with no watermark or account
Kdenlive
Free, open-source non-linear video editor from the KDE community
- Kdenlive is free.
- Kdenlive also covers transcription.
Suits: Editors who want a free, open-source desktop editor
OpenShot
Free, open-source video editor for Linux, Mac and Windows
- OpenShot is free.
- OpenShot also covers screen recording.
Suits: Beginners who want a free editor with no watermark
Flowblade
Free multitrack video editor for Linux
- Flowblade is free.
- Flowblade lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Olive has.
Suits: Linux users who want a free multitrack editor
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).
- DaVinci Resolve also lists an iOS app.
- DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- DaVinci Resolve also covers noise cancellation.
Suits: Editors and colorists who want editing, color, effects and audio in one app
Limits worth knowing in Olive
- The README calls Olive alpha software and considered highly unstable; use it at your own risk.
- The project website currently shows only a notice that Olive will return and links to old downloads.
- There is no hosted or paid support; help comes from the wiki and an unofficial Discord.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Olive?
The alternatives to Olive in this directory are Shotcut, Kdenlive, OpenShot, Flowblade and DaVinci Resolve. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Olive.
Is there a free alternative to Olive?
Yes. Shotcut, Kdenlive, OpenShot and Flowblade are free to use. DaVinci Resolve has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Olive alternatives work on iOS?
The Olive listing does not include an iOS app. DaVinci Resolve lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 2, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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