Kiru

Web · Windows · Mac · Linux · paid plans from $15/mo

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.6

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely4 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Kiru is ranked #6 of 81 in AI video editors on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/mo.

Kiru plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free 1 hour of video per month · Automatically cut bad takes, silences & mistakes · MP4 export kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026

Plus $15/mo Monthly pricing shown; the page also offers an annual option labeled “Save 33%.” 10 hours of video per month · Automatically cut bad takes, silences & mistakes · MP4 export · Resolve, Premiere, Final Cut kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026

Pro $30/mo Monthly pricing shown; the page also offers an annual option labeled “Save 33%.” 30 hours of video per month · Automatically cut bad takes, silences & mistakes · MP4 export · Resolve, Premiere, Final Cut · Priority support kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on AI video editors

Free plan: Yes
Auto captions: Yes
Text-based editing: Yes
Supported platforms: macOS, Windows, Linux, web browser

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The record

Automatic captions: Yes
Silence removal: Yes
Product: Kiru is a video editing application that turns local footage into a usable edit and provides a browser version with limited features.
Transcript editing: Kiru transcribes video and syncs each word to the timeline so users can edit by reading the transcript.
Automatic cuts: Kiru detects false starts, stammers, retakes, filler words, and silences and can remove them automatically.
Captions and color: The desktop app supports styled AutoCaptions and .cube LUT files in its effects panel.
Exports: Kiru lists MP4, WAV audio, and project file exports for DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro.
Local processing: The maker says original video files stay on the user's computer; extracted audio is sent for transcription, and low-resolution proxies are uploaded for AutoCataloging only if opted into.
Offline use: An internet connection is required for remote transcription, after which editing, detection, and export happen offline.
Platforms: Kiru lists native applications for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus a limited-feature browser version.
Linux installation: The Linux page offers an AppImage, an Arch AUR package, and installation from the Kiru Nix flake; the AUR package depends on ffmpeg.
Privacy providers: The privacy policy names Deepgram for transcription, Polar for payment processing, and cloud hosting providers as service providers.
Security: The privacy policy says Kiru uses TLS encryption in transit, secure authentication, regular security assessments, and access controls, while noting it cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data practices: The privacy policy says Kiru does not permanently store video or audio files on its servers, stores transcriptions locally and in its database, and does not sell personal information.
Price from: $15/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best AI Video Editors in 2026#6 of 81
Best AI Video Editing Software in 2026#4 of 32

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Sources

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kiru.app· checked 30 Sept 2026
kiru.app/download/linux· checked 30 Sept 2026
kiru.app/privacy· checked 30 Sept 2026
kiru.app/terms· checked 30 Sept 2026