What does OpenShot replace?

OpenShot is a free alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro ($275.88/yr).

Is OpenShot open source?

Yes. OpenShot is licensed under GPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (AUR: openshot). Install with: yay -S openshot.

There's nothing to host: OpenShot is a desktop app that runs on your own machine.

A free, open-source alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro. Switching saves $275.88/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Desktop app

Open source · GPL-3.0 Linux Arch/AUR

OpenShot/openshot-qt6.6k★last push Oct 10, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Install

$ yay -S openshot

What does OpenShot replace?: OpenShot is a free alternative to Adobe Premiere Pro ($275.88/yr).
Is OpenShot open source?: Yes. OpenShot is licensed under GPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does OpenShot run on Linux?: Yes (AUR: openshot). Install with: yay -S openshot.
Can you self-host OpenShot?: There's nothing to host: OpenShot is a desktop app that runs on your own machine.