Entering this fray in 2018 came Wondershare Filmora 9 . It wasn't the first version of Filmora (the software had existed since 2015), but version 9 was a revolution. It was less an update and more a manifesto: Editing should be powerful enough for pros, but simple enough for a teenager on a laptop.

This is where the magic happens. Unlike Premiere Pro's complex tracks, Filmora 9 uses a simple "Visual Timeline." Video goes on top, audio goes below. To cut a video, just press the "Scissors" icon or hit Ctrl + B .

It is cited as a middle-advanced alternative for those who don't have the time to learn complex software like Adobe Premiere Pro.