Top 15 WAX Alternative and Similar Softwares | Apr 2024

Wax is a high performance and flexible video compositing and special effects software. The idea for Wax is to be very general purpose and flexible in video compositing and effects, so that you can compose your dream video sequence with ease every time.

Wax can create 2D & 3D special effects and can work in two modes - as a standalone application which would appeal for home users/beginners, and as a "plug-in" to video editors/NLEs which would be more useful for professional editors.

1. Jahshaka

Jahshaka Jahshaka (formerly known as CineFX) aims to become a cross-platform, open source, free, video editing software, effects, and compositing suite. It is currently in alpha stage, supporting realtime effects rendering, but lacking useful implementations of many features such as the non-linear editing system. It is written using Qt, but its......

2. Resolume Avenue

Resolume Avenue Resolume is an application for live video performances. Trigger video clips, Flash files, and pictures. Scratch, apply real-time effects, and become a superstar VJ!......

3. Pinnacle VideoSpin

Pinnacle VideoSpin VideoSpin allows you to create and edit videos and output them to a variety of formats.......

4. Cameo

Cameo Easily edit and share cinematic videos on your phone with our award-winning (and free!) app for iOS. Import clips from your Camera Roll, trim and splice in just a few swipes, and add a professional sheen with a theme and soundtrack. Download the free app now, and unleash those creative......

5. Piranha

Piranha Complete your pipeline with the one app that will let you finish it all on time.Piranha 8 is a high performance end to end editing and finishing solution for film and video professionals. Edit, composite, retouch, color grade and output using Piranha's lightning fast GPU architecture.......

6. Sony Vegas

Sony Vegas Sony Vegas softwares are a family of products that make it easy to import and edit movies, images, and music so you can jump right in and start creating your next video or audio masterpiece.Vegas features real-time multitrack video and audio editing on unlimited tracks, resolution-independent video sequencing, complex effects......

7. Auteur

Auteur The Auteur Non-Linear Editor is a professional-grade but user-friendly video editor for Gnu, Linux, BSD, and other Unix and Unix-like systems. Curently it is still in alpha release, but a few of its features are:Codec Agnosticism. Built upon the famous MPlayer and Mencoder programs, Auteur doesn't care what kind of......

8. Videorama

Videorama Videorama lets you make amazing movies out of your photos and videos. You will feel like a pro in minutes!Features:A POWERFUL CLIP EDITOR- Combine your photos and videos together. Trim, re-scale, give color backgrounds and more!- Turn your still images into videos or make slideshows.- Unlimited movie lengths. No restrictions.......

9. MAGIX Movie Edit Pro

MAGIX Movie Edit Pro Magix Movie Edit Pro is a consumer-based nonlinear video editing program. The most important features:Easy operation: New, clearer interfaceFaster workflow: Amazing 64-bit performancePrecise video editing: On up to 32 tracksAutomatic Wizards: For video, image and audio editingImpressive effects: Animated transitions and effect presetsFull 4K and HD support: For camcorders &......

10. VideoLAN Movie Creator

VideoLAN Movie Creator VLMC (VideoLAN Movie Creator) is a free video editing software, offering features to realize semi-professional quality movies, but with the aim to stay simple and user-friendly.......

11. FXhome HitFilm

FXhome HitFilm HitFilm merges FXHome VisionLab Studio , FXHome Effectslab and FXHome CompositeLab into one software.HitFilm is a layer-based editing and compositing package.HitFilm Ultimate gives you blockbuster quality visual effects and compositing at an indie price. You have full control to create your own unique effects......

12. DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve Post production color grading and film restoration systems for feature films, video production and broadcast post production.DaVinci Resolve combines the world’s most advanced color corrector with professional multi track editing, so now you can edit, color correct, finish and deliver all from one system! Davinci Resolve is completely scalable and......

13. Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro Edit video faster than ever before with the powerful, more connected Adobe Premiere® Pro CC. Dozens of brand-new features include a redesigned timeline, improved media management, and streamlined color grading. Sync your settings and shortcuts to any computer in any edit bay in the world and get access to new......

14. Mideo

Mideo Mideo is a short video entertainment community that allows you to create & explore short video stories and slideshows. Capture your everyday moments and build them into unique short-style videos customized as you want. Explore plenty of fun videos created by others and connect with friends. With Mideo all-in-one free......

15. Kino

Kino Kino is a non-linear DV editor for GNU/Linux. It allows you to record, create, edit, and play movies recorded with DV camcorders. This program uses many keyboard commands for fast navigating and editing inside the movie.......