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Best Video editors in 2026

Use video editors to trim clips, arrange scenes, add text and captions, improve audio, and export completed videos. This list is for people choosing software on a budget, from free plans to paid tools.

70 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

VDOGEN

Free plan Open source Self-hostedWeb

VDOGEN combines transcript editing, caption workflows, and AI media tools in a browser.

8.7 Free plan Visit site
2

Adobe Premiere
by Adobe Premiere
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

7.7 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
3

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
4

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
5

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.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $79.99/yr Visit site
6

Wondershare Filmora

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

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

7.6 Free plan 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

Wondershare DemoCreator
by Wondershare DemoCreator
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

DemoCreator combines multi-source recording, video editing, and AI-assisted tools across several platforms.

7.5 From $59.99/yr · 7-day trial Visit site
9

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.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $19.99/mo Visit site
10

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
11

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).

7.4 Free plan · paid from $16/user/mo (annual) Visit site
12

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.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
13

Camtasia
by Camtasia
Free plan MacWebWindows

Camtasia combines recording and editing with transcription, captions, translations, and audio cleanup.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $39/yr Visit site
14

Captions

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

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

7.4 Free plan · paid from $24.99/mo Visit site
15

Eddie AI

Free plan APIiPhoneMac+2

Eddie AI focuses on preparing editable rough cuts and supporting downstream non-linear editing workflows.

7.4 From $10 Visit site
16

Diffusion Studio
by Diffusion Studio
Free plan APILinuxMac+2

7.4 Free plan · paid from $19/mo (annual) Visit site
17

WeVideo
by WeVideo
Free plan AndroidiPhone

WeVideo combines browser and mobile editing with cloud autosave, multiple export formats, and plan-dependent resolution up to 4K.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $4.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
18

Kapwing
by Kapwing
Free plan MacWebWindows

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

7.3 Free plan · paid from $16/mo (annual) Visit site
19

Videoleap
by Videoleap
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Videoleap combines general video editing, social templates, and listed AI tools across web and mobile. Check the iOS-only feature limits and watermark on free exports before choosing a plan.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $5.83/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
20

InShot

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac

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

7.3 Free plan Visit site
21

VN Video Editor
by VN Video Editor
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

VN Video Editor offers editing, AI tools, high-resolution export, and cross-platform project sharing. Review the free-plan limits and platform-specific Pro subscription terms before choosing a plan.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
22

Kiru

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

Kiru pairs transcript-led editing with automated cuts and offline work after transcription. Check the monthly video allowance and browser limitations before choosing a plan.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $15/mo Visit site
23

Edits
by Edits
Free plan AndroidiPhone

Edits combines mobile video editing with captioning, audio tools, and creator-planning features. Starting requires an Instagram account, and the iPhone listing specifies iOS 16.3 or later.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
24

Sprocket

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Sprocket offers a broad desktop editing toolkit without subscriptions or watermarks.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
25

Vrew
by Vrew
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Vrew combines text-led editing with captioning, audio cleanup, and generative tools across three desktop platforms.

7.2 Free plan Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare the free plan, paid-from price, and any free trial. If reading or changing code matters, check the open-source licence. Review text-based editing, automatic captions, silence removal, AI audio cleanup, maximum export resolution, and support for your target platforms.

Questions

Which pricing details should I compare?

Compare whether a free plan is offered, the paid-from price, and whether a free trial is available.

Which operating systems and devices are supported by these video editors?

Listed platform support includes Windows, macOS, web, iOS, Android, and Linux. Check the platform entry for the editor you are considering.

What editing features are compared?

The comparison includes text-based editing, automatic captions, silence removal, and AI audio cleanup.

How do I compare output quality?

Check the maximum export resolution listed for an editor and match it to the resolution you need.

How can I find an open-source editor?

Open-source code is offered by items on this list. Check the editor's licence if you need to read or modify its code.

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