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PowerDirector alternatives with a Linux app

The PowerDirector listing does not include a Linux app. 15 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools in this directory list a Linux app.

PowerDirector has a free plan. Paid plans start at $79.99 per year. All of them are free or have a free plan.

15 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to PowerDirector

  1. 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). PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only PowerDirector lists an Android app.
    • PowerDirector also covers transcription, video generation and text to speech.
    DaVinci Resolve vs PowerDirectorDaVinci Resolve pricing and details

  2. Cap

    Open-source screen recorder with instant share links and an editor

    • Cap starts at $29 per year for a Desktop License; Cap Pro is $8.16 per user / month, billed annually. PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only Cap lists a Linux app.
    • Only Cap lists a browser extension.
    • Only PowerDirector lists an Android app.
    Cap pricing and details

  3. ScreenRec

    Desktop screen recorder and screenshot tool with instant share links

    • ScreenRec starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($59.90); $8.32 billed monthly. PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only ScreenRec lists a Linux app.
    • Only PowerDirector lists an Android app.
    • PowerDirector can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    ScreenRec pricing and details

  4. Kdenlive

    Free, open-source non-linear video editor from the KDE community

    • Kdenlive is free. PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only Kdenlive lists a Linux app.
    • Only PowerDirector lists an Android app.
    • Kdenlive is open source, according to its own site.
    Kdenlive pricing and details

  5. 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. PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only Lightworks lists a Linux app.
    • Only PowerDirector lists an Android app.
    • PowerDirector also covers transcription, noise cancellation, video generation and text to speech.
    Lightworks pricing and details

  6. OBS Studio

    Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming

    • OBS Studio is free. PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only OBS Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only PowerDirector lists an Android app.
    • OBS Studio is open source, according to its own site.
    OBS Studio pricing and details

  7. Recordly

    Free, open-source screen recorder with auto-zoom and cursor effects

    • Recordly is free. PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only Recordly lists a Linux app.
    • Only PowerDirector lists an Android app.
    • Recordly is open source, according to its own site.
    Recordly pricing and details

  8. Shotcut

    Free open-source video editor for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Shotcut is free. PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only Shotcut lists a Linux app.
    • Only PowerDirector lists an Android app.
    • Shotcut is open source, according to its own site.
    Shotcut pricing and details

  9. OpenShot

    Free, open-source video editor for Linux, Mac and Windows

    • OpenShot is free. PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only OpenShot lists a Linux app.
    • Only PowerDirector lists an Android app.
    • OpenShot is open source, according to its own site.
    OpenShot pricing and details

  10. HandBrake

    Free open-source video converter for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • HandBrake is free. PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only HandBrake lists a Linux app.
    • Only PowerDirector lists an Android app.
    • HandBrake is open source, according to its own site.
    HandBrake pricing and details

  11. Olive

    Free open-source video editor, still in alpha

    • Olive is free. PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only Olive lists a Linux app.
    • Only PowerDirector lists an Android app.
    • Olive is open source, according to its own site.
    Olive pricing and details

  12. Avidemux

    Free open-source editor for simple video cutting and encoding

    • Avidemux is free. PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year.
    • Only Avidemux lists a Linux app.
    • Only PowerDirector lists an Android app.
    • Avidemux is open source, according to its own site.
    Avidemux pricing and details

3 more that list a Linux app

All 15 in one table

Common questions

Which PowerDirector alternatives have a Linux app?

DaVinci Resolve, Cap, ScreenRec, Kdenlive, Lightworks, OBS Studio, Recordly, Shotcut and 7 more list a Linux app.

Does PowerDirector have a Linux app?

The PowerDirector listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows and Android.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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 PowerDirector: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.