Alternatives · Screen Recording
InShot alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded InShot alternative is VN Video Editor (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
InShot compared with 7 alternatives: CapCut, VN Video Editor, KineMaster, Videoleap, LumaFusion and 2 more.
InShot has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month for InShot Pro, or $19.99 per year. 5 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| InShotThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| CapCut | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| VN Video Editor | Free plan · from $7.99 | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| KineMaster | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Videoleap | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| LumaFusion | From $29.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS, Android |
| Detail | Free plan · from €5.83/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Splice | Free trial · from $9.99 | Trial only | iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
InShot starts at $1.67 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from InShot
CapCut
Video and photo editor with effects, auto captions and AI tools
- CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase.
- CapCut also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- CapCut does not cover transcription and text to speech, which InShot does.
Suits: Short-form video for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
VN Video Editor
Free multi-track video and photo editor for phones and Mac
- VN Video Editor starts at $7.99 for VN Pro on iPhone (billing period not shown).
- VN Video Editor also lists a macOS app.
- VN Video Editor also covers templates.
Suits: Mobile creators who want a no-watermark free editor
KineMaster
Mobile video editor with templates, layers and AI tools
- KineMaster starts at $9.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (App Store prices vary).
- KineMaster also covers templates.
Suits: Editing short social videos on a phone or tablet
Videoleap
Mobile and web video editor with templates and AI effects
- Videoleap starts at $4.99, billing period not shown on the App Store listing.
- Videoleap also lists a web app.
- Videoleap also covers templates.
- Videoleap does not cover transcription and text to speech, which InShot does.
Suits: Social video creators editing from a phone
LumaFusion
Multitrack video editor for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android
- LumaFusion starts at $29.99 one-time.
- LumaFusion has no free plan, unlike InShot.
- LumaFusion also lists a macOS app.
- LumaFusion does not cover transcription and text to speech, which InShot does.
Suits: Creators editing on an iPad or iPhone
Detail
iPhone and Mac app for recording and auto-editing talking videos
- Detail starts at €5.83 per month, billed annually (€70).
- Detail also lists a macOS app.
- Detail lists no Android app, which InShot has.
- Detail does not cover text to speech, which InShot does.
Suits: Creators who shoot and edit video entirely on an iPhone or iPad
Splice
Mobile video editor for iPhone and iPad with a subscription
- Splice starts at $9.99, billing period not shown in the App Store listing.
- Splice has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike InShot.
- Splice also covers file sharing.
- Splice does not cover transcription and text to speech, which InShot does.
Suits: Phone-only editing of short social videos
Limits worth knowing in InShot
- Phone app only: the site lists the App Store, Google Play and AppGallery and no desktop version.
- The free app shows ads; removing them is a separate $3.99 purchase, apart from Pro.
- Effect, transition and filter packs are sold separately in the App Store listing, at $1.99 to $3.99 each.
- Prices are the US App Store's; the billing basis for Pro on Google Play was not read.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to InShot?
The alternatives to InShot in this directory are CapCut, VN Video Editor, KineMaster, Videoleap, LumaFusion, Detail and Splice. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with InShot.
Is there a free alternative to InShot?
Yes. CapCut, VN Video Editor, KineMaster, Videoleap and Detail have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which InShot alternatives work on Windows?
The InShot listing does not include a Windows app. CapCut lists one.
Which InShot alternatives work on macOS?
The InShot listing does not include a macOS app. CapCut, VN Video Editor, LumaFusion and Detail list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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