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OpenCut

Open-source CapCut-style video editor that runs in the browser; MIT-licensed, with a full rewrite underway.

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Best for
Beginners and Pro users
Free plan
Yes
Agent-ready (MCP / API)
Partly
Platforms
Web
Last verified
Nov 5, 2026

Overview

OpenCut is a free, open-source video editor aimed as a CapCut alternative. The site at opencut.app runs the classic browser editor. The main GitHub repository says the project is being rewritten from the ground up, with the classic code kept at opencut-classic and the new build planned for desktop, mobile and browser.

Who it fits

It suits creators who want a timeline in the browser without a subscription, and people who follow open-source editor projects. The README says outside contributions are paused while the architecture is designed; Discord and issues are the place to follow along.

What the plans include

There is no paid plan on the site. The license is MIT. Planned rewrite features include an Editor API, third-party plugins, an MCP server, headless mode and a scripting tab; treat those as roadmap items until they appear on the live app.

Limits and alternatives

Expect the classic and rewrite experiences to differ while the new build is unfinished. CapCut is the commercial editor OpenCut positions itself against. Video Use cuts footage with a coding agent. Descript edits through a transcript in a hosted app.

Who it's for

A good fit if you are…

  • Creators who want a free timeline editor in the browser
  • People looking for an open CapCut-style alternative without a subscription

Another tool may suit you better if you are…

  • Anyone who needs a finished rewrite with MCP and plugins today (those are listed as coming)
  • Editors who need a polished desktop NLE with vendor support

Pricing

Free and open source under the MIT license. As of Oct 2026, verify.

  • opencut.app runs the classic editor; the GitHub README says OpenCut is being rewritten from the ground up.
  • The classic codebase is at opencut-app/opencut-classic; the rewrite is aimed at desktop, mobile and browser from one Rust core.
  • Planned for the rewrite (not confirmed live on opencut.app): Editor API, third-party plugins, MCP server, headless mode and a scripting tab.
  • No paid plan is listed on the site or README.

Prices as of Oct 2026 (checked Nov 5, 2026), verify before buying. Source: vendor pricing page.

Key features

  • Browser video editor positioned as an open-source CapCut alternative
  • MIT license on the OpenCut GitHub repository
  • Classic build live at opencut.app while a ground-up rewrite is in progress
  • Rewrite plans (per README): desktop, mobile and browser from one codebase, plus MCP and headless mode
  • Discord and GitHub issues for questions while outside contributions are paused during the redesign

Integrations: Browser app today. The rewrite README lists a planned MCP server and plugin API; those were not confirmed live on opencut.app.

Agent-ready? Partly. The rewrite README lists a planned MCP server for AI agents. The live opencut.app classic editor does not document an MCP connection yet.

Pros and good to know

Drawn from the vendor's own documentation and public sources.

Pros

  • Free MIT-licensed editor with no subscription listed
  • Runs in the browser with no install for the classic build
  • Roadmap names MCP, plugins and multi-platform from one core

Good to know

  • Project is mid-rewrite; classic and new builds differ
  • Outside contributions are paused while the architecture is designed
  • MCP and plugin features are planned, not confirmed on the live site

Alternatives

  • CapCut: Template-driven video editor with AI features, free to start, with a Pro plan for premium templates and AI credits.
  • Video Use: Open-source skill from Browser Use: drop raw footage in a folder, chat with a coding agent, get final.mp4 back.
  • Descript: Edit video and audio by editing a text transcript, with AI tools for filler words, captions, clips and more.

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