OpenCut

Spec sheet

Product

OpenCut describes itself as an open-source video editor and a CapCut alternative.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Free plan

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com

Privacy

The maker says editing and processing happen locally and video and audio files are not uploaded, stored, or accessed by OpenCut.Read 12 Oct 2026 · opencut.app

Support

The privacy page directs questions to a GitHub issue, [email protected], or OpenCut’s X account.Read 12 Oct 2026 · opencut.app

License

The OpenCut repository identifies its license as MIT.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Accounts

OpenCut says it does not currently offer user accounts, login, or Google sign-in.Read 12 Oct 2026 · opencut.app

Analytics

OpenCut says it uses Databuddy for basic anonymized visitor counts and does not track editor clicks, interactions, or usage.Read 12 Oct 2026 · opencut.app

Auto captions

The privacy policy says AI-powered auto captions run in the browser using on-device models.Read 12 Oct 2026 · opencut.app

Current version

The maker says opencut.app still runs the classic version while the rewrite is in development.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Desktop app

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com

Editing

The classic editor’s landing page calls it a simple but powerful video editor that works on any platform.Read 12 Oct 2026 · opencut.app

Mobile app

NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com

Open source and hosting

The maker says the application is open source and can be self-hosted.Read 12 Oct 2026 · opencut.app

Project storage

Project data, including names, thumbnails, and creation dates, is stored locally in the browser using IndexedDB.Read 12 Oct 2026 · opencut.app

Rewrite plans

The rewrite’s listed plans include an Editor API, third-party plugins, a shared desktop, mobile, and browser codebase, an MCP server, headless mode, and an in-editor scripting tab.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Third-party services

The privacy policy lists Vercel for hosting and content delivery and Databuddy for anonymized analytics.Read 12 Oct 2026 · opencut.app

Web app

YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com

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