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A Python edit script against a React composition.
| Field | MoviePy | Remotion |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Zulko | Remotion |
| Type | Framework | Framework |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Remotion License |
| Stars | 15,086 | 70,264 |
| Agents | Claude Code, Codex, Cursor | Claude Code, Codex, Cursor |
| Free tier | Self-host. No license fee under MIT. | Free for individuals, non-profits, and for-profits with up to 3 employees. A company license is required otherwise. |
| API | No | No |
Python library for cuts, composites, and captions. MIT. A common target when an agent writes an edit script.
React framework for programmatic video. Source is public under the Remotion License, not an OSI open-source license. Free for individuals and organizations of up to 3 people; larger for-profits need a company license.