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CapCut
Short-form editing should not need a pro suite.
What it fixes
Short-form editing should not need a pro suite. Captions, templates and effects built for vertical video.
Who it is for
Most useful if you work on editing, short-form video and social media. Built around Instagram and TikTok. It is one of our editor’s picks, so it is a safe place to start.
Pricing
- Free option
- Free plan with free templates and basic editing tools
- Paid from
- US$19.99 per month (Pro), or US$179.99 per year
Read from capcut.com on 2026-11-11. Prices change, so check the site before you buy.
Where it fits
- Best AI clip makers for turning long videos into shorts
- Best caption tools for short-form video
- Best video editing tools for creators
Pick it if
- You want to edit the clips yourself, fast.
- You edit vertical video and want captions built in.
- You make vertical video.
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