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OpenShot Video Editor vs Pitchy: Which is a better fit?

Updated on December 22nd, 2024
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Summary
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Features selected based on 6,721 reviews from Video Editing users.
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Video Editing
4.3
Color Grading
4.0
Data Import/Export
4.5
Animations & Transitions
4.3
Media Library
NA
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Video Editing
5.0
Color Grading
NA
Data Import/Export
NA
Animations & Transitions
NA
Media Library
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User satisfaction
4.3
User reviews173
Ease of use
4.3
Functionality
4.1
Value for money
4.5
Customer support
4.1
4.4
User reviews14
Ease of use
4.7
Functionality
4.0
Value for money
4.2
Customer support
5.0
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It's an open-source video editing tool for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS users. OpenShot adds 3D animated titles, audio mixing/editing, frame accuracy, clip resizing, and desktop integration.

The platform makes it possible to cover all the video needs that a company needs to have within its businesses (marketing, internal/external communication, HR, training, customer relations, etc.).

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5.0

Jacob I.: Hi. My name is Jacob and I am the owner and head IT of Rocky Mountain Expert Computer Service. We've used OpenShot for quite a while and I'll tell you it is one of the best programs I've ever had the privilege to bring into our company. Five out of five. So before OpenShot, we used a variety of different programs. The biggest was Final Cut Pro, which of course is the standard in the industry. However, one of the biggest drawbacks of Final Cut Pro simply is the cost. As a small to medium business, it is not very cost-effective to spend that kind of money and we were looking for something with a little more flexibility, a little more open source and OpenShot fit that to the tee. So one of the things that we were looking for in a video editing program was something similar, familiar so that it would be easy to pick up and learn and for anyone who's used another similar program called Audacity, which is basically the same thing for audio only, OpenShot filled that void simply because it was very similar to what we had been using before. So deploying the software was remarkably easy. First and foremost, it's a simple installer file that you download straight from their website. But on top of that, getting to know the software, they make it remarkably easy. They have a variety of tutorials on their website. There's a copious amount of YouTube tutorials all over the internet and if it's not able to do something that you need, chances are there's a plugin that someone has created in order to accomplish just that very thing. So one thing that you want to be aware of if you're getting OpenShot is that while it does open most of the formats from things like Adobe and things of that nature, it can't necessarily save them in those formats. So if you are needing a piece of software in your workflow that will interact with Adobe, have to say, you probably should go with Adobe. However, if you need a video editor and you're willing to learn a new system and honestly, if you're willing to learn a very robust, simple system, OpenShot is a great addition to your business that honestly, it'll catapult you much higher than using, oh God, Windows Movie Maker or anything like that. This is definitely a much more professional grade version. But it's maintained by a bunch of people who are really passionate about video editing.

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3D Video Editing
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Access Controls/Permissions
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OpenShot Video Editor

Top Features
18/39
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • API
  • Audio Mixing
  • Brand Overlay
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Image Editing
  • Media Library
  • Multi-Channel Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Search/Filter
  • Social Sharing
  • Subtitles/Closed Captions
  • Text Editing
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • User Management
  • Video Capture
  • Video Marketing
  • Video Streaming
  • 3D Video Editing
  • Animations & Transitions
  • Audio Capture
  • Color Grading
  • Content Management
  • Data Import/Export
  • Drag & Drop
  • Motion Tracking
  • Multimedia Support
  • Preview Functionality
  • Speed Adjustment
  • Split/Merge
  • Supports HD Resolution
  • Template Management
  • Text Overlay
  • Video Editing
  • Video Stabilization
  • Watermarking
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Pitchy

7/39
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OpenShot Video Editor
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Pitchy
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
OpenShot Video Editor
  • By OpenShot Studios
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2008
Pitchy
  • By Pitchy Bros Prod
  • Located in France
  • Founded in 2013
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