etro

The premium Open Source alternative to Shotstack

🎯 Best for:Developers building web-based video editors or automated video generation tools.

What is etro?

A programmatic alternative to cloud-based video editing APIs like Shotstack. It enables frame-by-frame video manipulation and effect layering directly in the browser using the Canvas API.

Tech Stack
TypeScriptVideo Editing & Streaming

Why etro?

  • Zero server-side rendering costs
  • Strong TypeScript typing
  • Hardware acceleration via browser

Limitations

  • Limited by client hardware
  • Smaller plugin ecosystem
  • Browser compatibility variances
3/5/2026
Last Update
90
Forks
85
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Shotstack)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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