LosslessCut vs WolfCut
Comparing two open source alternatives to CapCut. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
LosslessCut
GPL-2.0Cross-platform FFmpeg GUI for lossless video and audio cutting, merging and remuxing — no re-encoding, no quality loss.
WolfCut
MPL-2.0An open-source desktop video editor that mirrors the CapCut workflow without watermarks, paywalls, or account requirements.
Side-by-side comparison
| LosslessCut | WolfCut | |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 44,485 | 4,899 |
| Forks | 2,211 | 466 |
| Open Issues | 323 | 96 |
| Last Commit | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| First Released | Oct 30, 2016 | Aug 25, 2026 |
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GitHub stars over time
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