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Best Video Making Software in 2026

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    Adobe Premiere

    by Adobe Premiere
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    7.7 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    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.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    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.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $79.99/yr Visit site
  4. 4

    Animoto

    Free plan iPhoneWeb

    Animoto offers a free way to create and host videos, with paid plans adding features such as watermark removal and 4K export.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    DaVinci Resolve

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

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

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $295 Visit site
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    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.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $19.99/mo Visit site
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    HeyGen

    by HeyGen
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    HeyGen combines several video-generation inputs with avatars, editing and team collaboration features.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $29/mo Visit site
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    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).

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

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Biteable

    by Biteable
    Free plan Web

    Choose Biteable if you want a web-based video maker with AI creation tools, templates, and collaborative editing.

    7.2 From $15/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    iMovie

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac

    Its free plan, 4K support, cross-device projects, and education features cover a wide range of video projects.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Kapwing

    by Kapwing
    Free plan MacWebWindows

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

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $16/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Lightworks

    Free plan APILinuxMac+1

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

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  14. 14

    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.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Colossyan

    by Colossyan
    Free plan API

    Colossyan combines text-to-video, AI avatars, and API access with plan-specific limits for creators and teams.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $59/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    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.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    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.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    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.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    VEED

    by VEED
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

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

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $9/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Shotcut

    by Shotcut
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

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

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Wondershare Filmora

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

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

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Lumen5

    by Lumen5
    Free plan Web
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Synthesia

    by Synthesia
    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose Synthesia if you need text or image based video creation with AI avatars, API access, and integrations.

    6.7 Free plan · paid from $18/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Runway

    Free plan API

    Choose Runway if you need video generation with text or image input, AI avatars, API access or commercial use.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $12/mo (annual) Visit site
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    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.

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

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