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Groki vs Kapwing
Both stand on meme makers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Groki combines meme templates and AI tools with browser-based editing and short video exports. Review credit costs, the free export mark, and rights for source images before choosing a plan.
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Free plan MacWebWindows
Kapwing provides browser-based editing tools, including transcript editing and silence removal, with 4K available on supported plans. The Free plan has limited export length and resolution, while Pro is priced per member and billed annually.
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| Groki | Kapwing | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $4.99 a month | Pro: $16 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Kapwing |
| Website | groki.meme | kapwing.com |
| On meme makers | #1 of 27 | #4 of 27 |
Groki: what it does well
- Free plan includes 20 welcome credits
- Exports still memes as HD PNG
- Mobile browser editor needs no app install
- Commercial use is permitted subject to image rights
What to know first
- Free exports carry a Groki mark
- No GIF creation is listed
- Animation is limited to five-second videos
- Submitted media and prompts may be sent to providers
Kapwing: what it does well
- Transcript-based editing changes video sections.
- Smart Cut removes silences.
- Supported plans export up to 4K.
- Supports subtitles, dubbing, and lip-sync in over 100 languages.
- Pro includes watermark-free exports.
What to know first
- Free exports are limited to four minutes at 720p.
- Free plan includes 10 credits and 5 GB storage.
- Pro costs $16 a month billed annually.
- No desktop or mobile app is offered.
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