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CapCut alternatives

CapCut compared with 11 alternatives: Clipchamp, Wondershare Filmora, VEED, Kapwing, iMovie and 6 more.

CapCut has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase. 10 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CapCutThis toolFree plan · from $9.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ClipchampFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, Windows
Wondershare FilmoraFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
VEEDFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
KapwingFree plan · from $16/moYesWeb
iMovieFreeFreemacOS, iOS
Adobe PremiereFree plan · from $22.99/moYesmacOS, Windows, iOS, Android
CaptionsFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
DaVinci ResolveFree plan · from $94.99YesmacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS
Final Cut ProFree trial · from $12.99/moTrial onlymacOS, iOS
HeyGenFree plan · from $24/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ZencastrFree planYesWeb, iOS

How each one differs from CapCut

  1. Clipchamp

    Microsoft's browser-based video editor with a free plan

    • Clipchamp starts at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (Microsoft 365 Personal). CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Only Clipchamp lists a web app.
    • Only CapCut lists iOS, Android and macOS apps.
    • Clipchamp also covers transcription, noise cancellation, templates and screen recording.

    Suits: Windows users, who find it in the Start menu on Windows 11

    Clipchamp vs CapCutClipchamp pricing and details

  2. Wondershare Filmora

    Desktop and mobile video editor with AI tools and a stock library

    • Wondershare Filmora starts at $49.99 per year (Basic), or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Wondershare Filmora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Wondershare Filmora also covers transcription, noise cancellation, templates and screen recording.

    Suits: Hobbyists and YouTube creators who want a desktop editor with built-in templates

    Wondershare Filmora vs CapCutWondershare Filmora pricing and details

  3. VEED

    Browser-based AI video generator and editor for social video

    • VEED starts at $25 per month or $146.99 per year for Creator (US App Store prices). CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Only VEED lists a web app.
    • Only CapCut lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • VEED also covers transcription, noise cancellation, templates and screen recording.

    Suits: Marketers and creators making short social videos in a browser

    VEED vs CapCutVEED pricing and details

  4. Kapwing

    Online video editor with AI subtitles, dubbing and team workspaces

    • Kapwing starts at $16 per member / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Only Kapwing lists a web app.
    • Only CapCut lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Kapwing also covers transcription, noise cancellation, templates and screen recording.

    Suits: Marketing and social teams editing video together in a browser

    Kapwing vs CapCutKapwing pricing and details

  5. iMovie

    Apple's free video editor for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • iMovie is free. CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Only CapCut lists Android and Windows apps.
    • iMovie also covers templates.

    Suits: First-time editors who already own an iPhone, iPad or Mac

    iMovie vs CapCutiMovie pricing and details

  6. Adobe Premiere

    Professional video editor for desktop, with a free mobile app

    • Adobe Premiere starts at US$22.99 per month, on an annual plan billed monthly. CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Adobe Premiere also covers transcription, noise cancellation and templates.

    Suits: Professional editors who also use other Creative Cloud apps

    Adobe Premiere vs CapCutAdobe Premiere pricing and details

  7. Captions

    AI video editor and generator for short talking-head videos

    • Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month. CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Only Captions lists a web app.
    • Only CapCut lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Captions also covers transcription and noise cancellation.

    Suits: Creators posting short talking-head videos to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts

    Captions vs CapCutCaptions pricing and details

  8. DaVinci Resolve

    Video editing, color, effects and audio post-production in one app

    • DaVinci Resolve starts at $94.99 for Studio on iPad (in-app purchase); $295 for the desktop Studio license. CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Only DaVinci Resolve lists a Linux app.
    • Only CapCut lists an Android app.
    • DaVinci Resolve can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • DaVinci Resolve also covers noise cancellation.

    Suits: Editors and colorists who want editing, color, effects and audio in one app

    DaVinci Resolve vs CapCutDaVinci Resolve pricing and details

  9. Final Cut Pro

    Apple's professional video editor for Mac and iPad

    • Final Cut Pro starts at $12.99 per month or $129 per year for Apple Creator Studio. CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • CapCut has a free plan. Final Cut Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only CapCut lists Android and Windows apps.
    • Final Cut Pro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Final Cut Pro also covers transcription.

    Suits: Mac-based editors who want an editor tuned for Apple silicon

    Final Cut Pro vs CapCutFinal Cut Pro pricing and details

  10. HeyGen

    AI video generator with realistic avatars and video translation

    • HeyGen starts at $24 per month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
    • Only HeyGen lists a web app.
    • Only CapCut lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • HeyGen also covers templates.
    • CapCut also covers video editing.

    Suits: Marketers and creators making presenter videos without a camera

    HeyGen vs CapCutHeyGen pricing and details

  11. Zencastr

    Free podcast recording, chat-based editing and hosting in one app

    • Only Zencastr lists a web app.
    • Only CapCut lists Android, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Zencastr also covers transcription and noise cancellation.

    Suits: New podcasters who want recording, editing and hosting at no cost

    Zencastr vs CapCutZencastr pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in CapCut

  • Prices shown are US App Store in-app purchases; what CapCut charges on the web or in the desktop app may differ.
  • The US App Store also lists a yearly subscription at $89.99 and monthly subscriptions at $7.99 and $19.99 without naming their plan.
  • On Windows, free auto captions are capped at 1 use a month in the US, UK, France, Germany and China, and up to 6 a month elsewhere.
  • The Windows listing marks keyframe animation, optical-flow slow motion, chroma key and stabilization as Pro only.
CapCut pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to CapCut?

The alternatives to CapCut in this directory are Clipchamp, Wondershare Filmora, VEED, Kapwing, iMovie, Adobe Premiere, Captions, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, HeyGen and Zencastr. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with CapCut.

Is there a free alternative to CapCut?

Yes. iMovie is free to use. Clipchamp, Wondershare Filmora, VEED, Kapwing, Adobe Premiere, Captions, DaVinci Resolve, HeyGen and Zencastr have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which CapCut alternatives work on Linux?

The CapCut listing does not include a Linux app. DaVinci Resolve lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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