When comparing JahShaka vs Hitfilm Express 2017, the Slant community recommends Hitfilm Express 2017 for most people. In the question“What are the best free video editors for Mac?” Hitfilm Express 2017 is ranked 6th while JahShaka is ranked 7th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Cross Platform
Mac, Linux, & Linux
Pro Open Source
Pro Free
Pro Combines editing and VFX tools in one package
Pro Lots of beginner-friendly tutorials
Pro Powerful presets & visual effects
Color grading, motion blur, lights, flares, 3D muzzle flashes, procedural fire, etc. They both work out of the box and can be heavily customized. More than 150 visual effects and more are added constantly.
Pro Offers 4K input and output
Pro YouTube direct upload
Pro Beginner friendly
Amazing all-in-one starter software thanks to a lot of powerful presets and a simplified workflow. There are tips, guides, explanations and easy access to community support. The interface is intuitive and easy to overview.
Cons
Con Slow Iterative development (as opposed to incremental)
Current version 2, was released in 2013. A version 3 is advertised on a graphic on their home page as upcoming on their website.
Con Free version lacks some of the major selling points of the software
Express lacks physics-driven particle simulation, the ability to import and animate 3D models, some of the more powerful plugins (such as professional denoiser and chroma key), OpenEXR export, 64-bit and GPU acceleration and OpenFX plugin support.
Con Download requires social media sharing
When you choose download, they need you to share to facebook, twitter, or google+.
Con Requires an account to download and use
You need to register an account to use the software.