Best Video Editing Software in 2026
Video editing software can be compared by where you work, how you export and what support is available for shared projects. The ranking covers 4K export, desktop, web and mobile apps, free plans, paid-from prices, included cloud storage and team collaboration. Wondershare Filmora, Adobe Creative Cloud and DaVinci Resolve appear first, followed by CapCut and Descript. Consider which editing environment fits your workflow, and whether you need to move between devices or work with others. Export support and included storage may also matter for the projects you handle. Compare the listed cost details alongside these capabilities to narrow in on options that suit your setup.
143 video editing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Desktop app | Web app | Mobile app | 4K export | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wondershare Filmora | 8.2 | $4.17/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 2 | Adobe Creative Cloud | 8.2 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | View |
| 3 | DaVinci Resolve | 8.1 | Free | Yes | $295/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 4 | CapCut | 8.1 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 5 | Descript | 8.0 | $1,624/mo | Yes | $16/mo | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 6 |  Lightworks | 7.9 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — | No | Yes | View |
| 7 | Kapwing | 7.9 | $16/mo | Yes | $16/mo | No | Yes | No | Yes | View |
| 8 | Microsoft Clipchamp | 7.9 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | View |
| 9 |  Avid Media Composer | 7.8 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 10 | OpenReel Video | 7.8 | Free | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 11 | Kdenlive | 7.8 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | No | No | Yes | View |
| 12 |  Movavi Video Editor | 7.8 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | View |
| 13 | KineMaster | 7.8 | $7.99/mo | Yes | $7.99/mo | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | View |
| 14 | CyberLink PowerDirector | 7.7 | $139.99/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 15 | Corte Cut | 7.7 | $10/mo | Yes | $10/mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 16 |  OpenShot Video Editor | 7.7 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | No | No | Yes | View |
| 17 |  Sprocket | 7.7 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | No | No | Yes | View |
| 18 |  VSDC Video Editor | 7.7 | $2.50/mo | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 19 |  Shotcut | 7.6 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | View |
| 20 | Flixier | 7.6 | $19/mo | Yes | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | View |
| 21 |  Avidemux | 7.6 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — | — | — | View |
| 22 | Clipove | 7.5 | Free | Yes | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | View |
| 23 | HitPaw Edimakor | 7.5 | Free | Yes | $39.95/mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 24 | Motionbox | 7.5 | $20/mo | Yes | $20/mo | No | Yes | No | Yes | View |
| 25 |  OpenScene | 7.5 | Free | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which video editing software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Wondershare Filmora is ranked #1 of 143 with a score of 8.2. Adobe Creative Cloud is second and DaVinci Resolve third.
How many of these have a free plan?
25 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, VSDC Video Editor has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2.50/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.