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OpenCut vs GimelStudio
OpenCut has 97,156 GitHub stars, 9,671 forks, 378 open issues and last shipped 1 months ago. GimelStudio has 855 stars, 47 forks, 44 open issues and last shipped 5 days ago. OpenCut leads on adoption by 11,263% (97,156 vs 855 stars). OpenCut is written in TypeScript under MIT; GimelStudio is written in Dart under GPL-3.0. OpenCut has attracted 10% as many forks as stars, GimelStudio 5%. GimelStudio was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| OpenCut | GimelStudio | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 97K | ★ 855 |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | Dart |
| Last push | 2026-09-24 | 2026-10-29 |
| Forks | ⑂ 9.7K | ⑂ 47 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick OpenCut if
- You weight community size — 97K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick GimelStudio if
- You want the GimelStudio feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the GPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Dart
- You evaluated both and GimelStudio fits your workflow better
About OpenCut
OpenCut A free and open source video editor for web, desktop, and mobile. Status OpenCut is being rewritten from the ground up. What's coming: An Editor API First class third party plugins (made possible by a plugin first architecture) Desktop, mobile, and browser from one codebase (Rust core) MCP server (for AI agents) Headless mode (automation, batch rendering) A scripting tab directly in the editor You can still find the previous version at opencut app/opencut classic, which is the one to reach for today. opencut.app still runs the classic version. The rewrite will live at new.opencut.app until it's ready to…
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About GimelStudio
Gimel Studio Non destructive 2D graphics editor Website User Manual Project status 2026 Update: I've always disliked when maintainers just "abandon" a project without any notes, so that's what this is. This is the end of Gimel Studio for me. I've moved on and I don't see myself working on it anymore. "The end of a matter is better than its beginning" (Ecclesiastes 7:8a AMP) It's sad and I'm still more attached to the project than I ought to be, but five years working on a project is really hard to forget. However, the end of a thing is where we truly learn, grow, and reflect on the journey we’ve taken. I've…
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpenCut or GimelStudio more popular?
OpenCut has 97,156 GitHub stars and GimelStudio has 855. OpenCut has the larger community by that measure.
Are OpenCut and GimelStudio free?
Both are open source. OpenCut is licensed under MIT and GimelStudio under GPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between OpenCut and GimelStudio?
OpenCut is written in TypeScript and GimelStudio in Dart. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, OpenCut or GimelStudio?
Choose OpenCut if you want the larger community (97,156 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose GimelStudio if its feature set, stack or GPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.