OpenCut
MIT-licensed video editor for web, desktop and mobile, positioned as an open-source CapCut alternative.
OpenCut targets web, desktop and mobile and is being rewritten.
OpenCut is a free, MIT-licensed video editor aimed at people who want a CapCut-style tool they can inspect and run themselves. It suits curious creators and developers, with the caveat that its codebase is mid-rewrite.
What it is
The README describes an editor for web, desktop and mobile that is being rewritten from the ground up. The older opencut-classic version is the one it points to for today, and the hosted opencut.app still runs that version.
Who it's for
It suits developers and early adopters happy to follow a rewrite. It does not suit anyone who needs a finished, stable editor today, and it is not yet taking outside contributions.
Key features
Web, desktop, mobile
One project targets browsers, desktop and phones.
Hosted classic app
opencut.app runs the older classic version today.
Rewrite in progress
New architecture lives at new.opencut.app until ready.
moon and proto toolchain
Run web, API and desktop targets with moon run commands.
MIT licence
Permissive licence with no copyleft conditions.
Local web dev server
moon run web:dev serves the editor on localhost:5173.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- MIT-licensed, so you can fork or embed it commercially.
- A hosted classic version at opencut.app means you can try it without installing anything.
- Targets web, desktop and mobile from one codebase.
- Active repository, with commits continuing into September 2026.
Where it falls short
- The README says it is being rewritten from the ground up, so features and stability are in flux.
- The project is not accepting outside contributions while architecture is designed.
- Running it yourself needs the moon and proto toolchain, not a simple installer.
- The README lists no system requirements and no feature list to compare with CapCut.
Pricing & license
Free under the MIT licence. The README shows no paid plan; self-running costs only your own machine.
Open remote AI-training roles
880 open remote AI-training roles, updated November 15, 2026; most pay $20–$175 an hour. Zekai lists them free; the application goes to the employer’s platform.
Alternatives
Use it, or have us set it up
FAQ
Is OpenCut a finished CapCut replacement?
Not yet. The README says it is being rewritten from the ground up and points to the classic version for today.
Can I use OpenCut commercially?
It is MIT-licensed, which allows commercial use and modification.
Do I need to install OpenCut?
No. The hosted app at opencut.app runs the classic version in a browser; installing is only for self-running or development.
