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Vegas Pro alternatives with a Linux app

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

Vegas Pro is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8.33 per month, billed yearly. 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 Vegas Pro

  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). Vegas Pro starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly.
    • DaVinci Resolve has a free plan. Vegas Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    DaVinci Resolve vs Vegas ProDaVinci Resolve pricing and details

  2. Shotcut

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

    • Shotcut is free. Vegas Pro starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly.
    • Shotcut has a free plan. Vegas Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Shotcut lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Shotcut is open source, according to its own site.
    Shotcut vs Vegas ProShotcut pricing and details

  3. 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. Vegas Pro starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly.
    • Cap has a free plan. Vegas Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Cap lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Cap lists a browser extension.
    Cap pricing and details

  4. 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. Vegas Pro starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly.
    • ScreenRec has a free plan. Vegas Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ScreenRec lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • ScreenRec also covers dictation, screen recording and screenshots.
    ScreenRec pricing and details

  5. Kdenlive

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

    • Kdenlive is free. Vegas Pro starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly.
    • Kdenlive has a free plan. Vegas Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kdenlive lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Kdenlive is open source, according to its own site.
    Kdenlive pricing and details

  6. Recordly

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

    • Recordly is free. Vegas Pro starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly.
    • Recordly has a free plan. Vegas Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Recordly lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Recordly is open source, according to its own site.
    Recordly pricing and details

  7. OpenShot

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

    • OpenShot is free. Vegas Pro starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly.
    • OpenShot has a free plan. Vegas Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OpenShot lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • OpenShot is open source, according to its own site.
    OpenShot pricing and details

  8. 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. Vegas Pro starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly.
    • Lightworks has a free plan. Vegas Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Lightworks lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Lightworks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Lightworks pricing and details

  9. HandBrake

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

    • HandBrake is free. Vegas Pro starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly.
    • HandBrake has a free plan. Vegas Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HandBrake lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • HandBrake is open source, according to its own site.
    HandBrake pricing and details

  10. Olive

    Free open-source video editor, still in alpha

    • Olive is free. Vegas Pro starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly.
    • Olive has a free plan. Vegas Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Olive lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Olive is open source, according to its own site.
    Olive pricing and details

  11. Avidemux

    Free open-source editor for simple video cutting and encoding

    • Avidemux is free. Vegas Pro starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly.
    • Avidemux has a free plan. Vegas Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Avidemux lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Avidemux is open source, according to its own site.
    Avidemux pricing and details

  12. Flowblade

    Free multitrack video editor for Linux

    • Flowblade is free. Vegas Pro starts at $8.33 per month, billed yearly.
    • Flowblade has a free plan. Vegas Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Flowblade lists a Linux app.
    • Only Vegas Pro lists a Windows app.
    Flowblade pricing and details

3 more that list a Linux app

All 15 in one table

Common questions

Which Vegas Pro alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Vegas Pro have a Linux app?

The Vegas Pro listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Windows.

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 Vegas Pro: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.