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Best Video Editing Software in 2026

Editing a video can mean working on a desktop, in a browser, or on a phone, so start by comparing the platforms that match your workflow. The entries are compared on 4K export, desktop, web, and mobile apps, as well as team collaboration and included cloud storage. Free plans and paid-from prices add cost points to weigh. Wondershare Filmora, CapCut, and DaVinci Resolve are among the options to consider across those features. Check which export and collaboration capabilities your projects call for, and whether you want storage included or prefer to edit on a particular device.

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Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Avidemux

Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1

8.8 Free plan Visit site
2

CyberLink PowerDirector
by CyberLink PowerDirector
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Choose PowerDirector if you want desktop or mobile editing, 4K export, and a free plan without a time limit.

7.7 Free plan · paid from $79.99/yr Visit site
3

Wondershare Filmora

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Filmora combines timeline editing, AI creation and analysis, and a large listed asset library.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
4

CapCut

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

CapCut brings a broad set of editing and AI tools to mobile, desktop, and web, with a free plan and 4K export.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
5

Lightworks

Free plan APILinuxMac+1

Choose Lightworks if you want a desktop editor with timeline tools, collaboration features, and a free plan.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
6

DaVinci Resolve

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

DaVinci Resolve covers a wide range of post-production work, with a free tier and a $295 Studio edition.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $295 Visit site
7

VEED
by VEED
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

VEED brings video creation, editing, subtitles, translation, and branding tools together across web and mobile.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $9/mo (annual) Visit site
8

Adobe Creative Cloud
by Adobe Creative Cloud
Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

7.6 Free plan Visit site
9

Movavi Video Editor

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Movavi Video Editor covers common editing tasks, AI-assisted tools, templates, and 4K export on desktop and mobile.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
10

VideoPad
by VideoPad
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

Choose VideoPad if you need a cross-platform editor with multi-track editing, 4K export, and support for 3D or 360 video.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
11

FlexClip
by FlexClip
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

FlexClip pairs a broad editing toolkit with AI features and cloud imports, and supports exports up to 4K.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $19.99/mo Visit site
12

Vizard

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Vizard combines AI clipping, editing and social publishing connections for turning long videos into shorter content. The free plan has defined limits, and API access requires a paid plan.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
13

Captions

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Captions combines footage editing, prompt-based video creation, and multilingual captioning and dubbing.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $24.99/mo Visit site
14

ApowerEdit
by ApowerEdit
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Choose ApowerEdit if you need a broad set of clip-editing, title and effects tools with options for exporting or sharing finished movies.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $39.90/mo Visit site
15

InVideo AI

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

Pick InVideo AI if you need text-to-video or image-to-video creation, AI avatars, and support for commercial use. The free plan has a weekly quota reset, while Ultra’s listed price is billed annually.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
16

Powtoon
by Powtoon
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

Powtoon combines video editing, animation, presentation creation, and AI-assisted tools in a browser-based editor.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $15/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
17

Kdenlive
by Kdenlive
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Kdenlive combines a broad set of editing tools, 4K export, and support for common desktop platforms at no charge.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
18

Shotcut
by Shotcut
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Shotcut combines timeline editing, extensive format support, and a range of audio and video tools at no cost.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
19

Descript
by Descript
Free plan MacWebWindows

Descript combines transcript-based editing with recording, AI assistance, and team collaboration. Its free plan has monthly usage and export limits, while paid plans start at $16/user/mo (annual).

7.5 Free plan · paid from $16/user/mo (annual) Visit site
20

Microsoft Clipchamp
by Microsoft Clipchamp
Free plan MacWebWindows

Clipchamp offers a free browser and desktop editor with core editing, recording, and AI tools. The listed premium features include 4K exports and stock assets, while there is no mobile app listed.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
21

OpenShot Video Editor
by OpenShot Video Editor
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

OpenShot offers a broad set of desktop editing, effects, title, and recording tools under a free plan. Its listed platforms exclude browser-based and mobile editing.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
22

KineMaster
by KineMaster
Free plan WindowsMaciPhone+1

Pick KineMaster if you want cross-platform desktop and mobile video editing with 4K export, collaboration, and 10 GB of cloud storage.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $7.99/mo Visit site
23

Avid Media Composer
by Avid Media Composer
Free plan MacWindows

Media Composer combines editing, collaboration, proxy workflows, and finishing tools for professional production settings.

7.4 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
24

Kapwing
by Kapwing
Free plan MacWebWindows

Kapwing provides browser-based editing tools, including transcript editing and silence removal, with 4K available on supported plans.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $16/mo (annual) Visit site
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InShot

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac

InShot combines video editing with photo and collage tools, and offers exports up to 4K at 60 fps.

7.4 Free plan Visit site

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