How 5 Video Editing Software Stack Up Against One Another

Last week, Adobe announced that it is acquiring Frame.io, a startup that makes video collaboration software. This move brings in yet another tool to streamline video creation in Adobe Creative Cloud

Inspired by this news, we did a roundup of what people are saying online about the “best” video editing software. There are so many to choose from, but here are my takes on five software that have shown up over and over again, all of which I’ve used personally. 

With so many choices, I’ve found it’s great to ask yourself questions about what you need for the projects you’re working on. How much money do you want to spend? How experienced are you? What features do you need? Can you try before you buy?

There is no best software, only the best for you. 

If you have any questions about video editing software, or would like to share editing advice, please reach out to [email protected] for a chance to get featured in an upcoming newsletter.


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*First Published: Aug 26, 2021, 6:00 am CDT

Grace Stanley

Grace Stanley is a reporter covering tips and tricks for creators and influencers. She is also the social media manager for Nautilus Magazine and a University of Texas at Austin alum.

Tom Kucher

For as long as Tom can remember, he has understood the reality around him through the tinted glasses of works of fiction, be it books, films, TV shows, or anime. An English graduate, he wrote articles on a wide array of topics for several years, from entertainment and pop culture to history and literature. Before that, he was an educator and a roleplay game writer and developer. It is his deeply-rooted love for performing arts and visual media that led him to become a part of the DC team in 2020.

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