Concatvsopencut
Two self-hosted CapCut alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Concat | opencut | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 18 in Video Processing | #2 of 12 in Video |
| GitHub stars | 12 374 | 96 635 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 375 | +6 080 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.2.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | ffmpeg-8.1.3-1 · 24 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Concat scores 82/100 against 75/100 for opencut, so it is the safer default.
Concat ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for opencut.
If you want the quickest setup, Concat is easier to run; opencut needs more configuration.
opencut is growing faster right now (+6 080 stars in 30 days).
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