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CapCut

A full video editor on phone, desktop and web with AI captions, background removal, effects and templates; most features are free. By ByteDance.
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Price

$9.99/mo
Standard plan. Free plan.

Works on

Web · iPhone · Android · Desktop
21+ languages

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88 pts · #1 in video editing
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Free plan and price

Free plan. Free editor with exports up to 1080p; some premium assets and exports carry a watermark, and advanced AI tools need Pro.

Standard is about $9.99 a month (reported as mobile only) and removes watermarks; Pro is $19.99 a month with 4K export and the advanced AI tools. Prices vary by platform.

Good for / not for

  • TikTok, Reels and Shorts editing
  • Beginners who want templates
  • Confidential client or company footage

Pros and cons

  • Most editing features are free
  • Runs everywhere: phone, desktop and web
  • App Store rating 4.6 from over a million ratings
  • Plan prices differ by platform
  • Terms give CapCut a broad licence to uploaded content

Alternatives

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OpusClipFree plan20+$15/mo

How CapCut scores

Score0–10Basis
Quality8.0App Store rating 4.6/5. Average App Store (US) user rating from 1.1 million ratings.
Ease10.0Checklist: Web · iPhone · Android · Desktop; plain-language prompt yes; start without paying yes.
Free plan8.0Free editor with exports up to 1080p; some premium assets and exports carry a watermark, and advanced AI tools need Pro.
Value10.0Entry price $9.99 a month (monthly billing), compared with the cheapest app in the task.
Languages8.0The iPhone app lists 21 languages (App Store).
Points88(Quality×30% + Ease×20% + Free plan×15% + Value×20% + Languages×15%) × 10

Sources

Checked Sep 28, 2026. Prices and plans change often; check the official site before you buy.