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- Software as a Service (SaaS)
FastCut is the most popular SaaS alternative to CapCut.
- FastCut is Freemium and Proprietary
CapCut Alternatives
CapCut provides a free video editor with AI tools like automatic captions, text-to-speech, and background removal, plus templates, effects, and royalty-free music. Users appreciate its mobile-friendly approach that makes trimming and merging straightforward, though some report more features being pushed behind paywalls recently and express privacy concerns related to Bytedance.
Kdenlive is the top-ranked alternative and offers open-source multi-track editing with AI subtitle generation for serious desktop workflows. Shotcut ranks second as an open-source option with multi-format timelines and frame-accurate seeking across platforms. Omniclip positions itself as fully free and open-source in the browser, targeting users tired of paying to unlock editor features.
Camtasia includes built-in screen capture plus editing, making it better suited for tutorials and demos that start with recording. The landscape spans from mobile-first social editors to pro desktop suites and open-source tools.
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Open source alternatives like Kdenlive, Shotcut, and OpenShot provide transparent licensing and full desktop timelines without relying on CapCut. Linux users have native options in Kdenlive, DaVinci Resolve, and Shotcut, giving desktop editors alternatives beyond mobile-centric workflows.
Web-based editors like Clipchamp, Omniclip, and Mastershot run in browsers, helpful when you can't install software on work or school machines. For privacy-focused users, Omniclip and OpenCut offer self-hosting options on your own infrastructure. Android users have mobile-first options in InShot, YouTube Create, and LightCut with effects, music, and captions for creators who rarely touch desktop editors. Windows-only desktop suites like VEGAS Pro, Pinnacle Studio, and Corel VideoStudio target users who want dedicated pro-style desktop workflows exclusively on Windows systems.
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46 Keytake alternativesAI platform converts ideas, documents, or web content into structured, multilingual videos in minutes, using realistic avatars, automated editing, and web-based features designed to optimize SEO, streamline production, and make updates simple for any user.
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85 Captions alternativesAI-powered tool for creating and editing videos with features like automatic captioning, multi-language support, eye contact correction, video integration across multiple platforms, and advanced sharing options designed to enhance accessibility and engagement.
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- Freemium (Subscription)
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- Mac
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63 Luxea Video Editor alternativesTimeline video editor provides drag-and-drop functionality, screen recording, webcam capture, 60 fps support, multi-format export, transitions, chroma key, custom text, effects layering, split and trim, audio tools, stock media, preview, and direct uploads.
91 Avid Media Composer alternativesFeature-rich editor with Emmy-winning multicamera syncing, AI tools like PhraseFind AI for offline security, and Panel SDK for third-party integration, ideal for broadcasters.
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38 VidMix alternativesA high power web based video editor with a couple of bugs. It supports keyframing, video effects, integrated free stock footage, photo's, gifs. it has motion-tracking, transitions, masking, splitting, drawing. and many more.
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wide.video, a free online video editor, offers seamless creativity in your browser. Experience absolute privacy, with all processing conducted locally. No uploads, no installations. Enjoy effortless HD or 4K editing with support for modern formats including H.264, H.
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Online video editor with timeline and storyboard modes, supports multiple media formats and high-resolution videos, offers motion titles, screencasting, music library, green screen, cloud storage, drag-and-drop editing, collaboration, and direct social sharing.
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- Freemium (Subscription)
- Proprietary
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- Windows
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Chrome OS
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Google Chrome
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Riveo is a special effects video editor that provides AI-driven tools for creating professional-grade videos, with features such as keyframes, blend modes, color grading filters, green screen tools, and 4K exports, suitable for both mobile and professional filming equipment.
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ActionDirector is for the action camera enthusiast. It's the ultimate action cam accessory and the best way to create powerful action videos that showcase all the excitement of your footage. On top of that it's incredibly quick and easy to use, putting the power of movie...
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- Freemium (Pay once)
- Proprietary
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- Discontinued
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- Windows
- Android
- Android Tablet
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150 Flixier alternativesFlixier is an online video editing tool with 1 minute video rendering for any video on any computer, streamlined communication features for sending project drafts for review or sign-off without the need for rendering and real-time Google Docs collaboration.
159 YouTube Studio alternativesAs a creator, YouTube Studio allows you to see video performance highlights, channel analytics, YouTube news and ideas for you all in one place.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
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- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
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- YouTube Studio is Free and Proprietary
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Youtube studio is to manage youtube channel not for editing videos