# opencut vs openpencil

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | opencut | openpencil |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Video | #2 of 7 in Design |
| GitHub stars | 96 691 ✓ | 9 403 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 070 ✓ | +802 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 14 ✓ |
| Latest release | ffmpeg-8.1.3-1 · 24 Sept 2026 | v0.16.0 · 14 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

opencut scores 75/100 against 73/100 for openpencil, so it is the safer default.

openpencil ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for opencut.

If you want the quickest setup, openpencil is easier to run; opencut needs more configuration.

opencut is growing faster right now (+6 070 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [opencut](https://selfhost.directory/project/opencut) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/opencut.md)
- [openpencil](https://selfhost.directory/project/openpencil) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openpencil.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/opencut-vs-openpencil