# OpenCut
OpenCut is a free, open-source video editor for web, desktop, and mobile, positioned as an alternative to CapCut. Written in [[TypeScript]] with [[Next.js]], licensed under MIT. The project has 45k+ GitHub stars.
## Why OpenCut
- **Privacy**: Videos stay on the user's device
- **Free**: No paywalled features, no watermarks, no subscriptions
- **Simple**: Focused on ease of use, inspired by CapCut's approach
## Features
- Timeline-based editing
- Multi-track support
- Real-time preview
- No watermarks or subscriptions
## Tech Stack
- [[Next.js]] web application
- [[Zustand]] for state management
- [[TypeScript]]
- [[PostgreSQL]] database
- [[Redis]] (Upstash)
- [[Docker]] for local services
- [[Bun]] as package manager
- Hosted on [[Vercel]]
## References
- Website: https://opencut.app
- Source code: https://github.com/OpenCut-app/OpenCut
## Related
- [[Video Editing]]
- [[CapCut]]
- [[Next.js]]
- [[Bun]]