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Editing and clips · Paid serviceSee current pricing

CapCut

A popular video editor for phone and desktop with AI captions, effects, and templates.

At a glance

Best for
Everyday social video editing
Price
See current pricing
Free plan
Yes

Prices were checked in 2026 and change often. Confirm on the service's own site.

Quick answers

How much does CapCut cost?

CapCut changes its prices often, so check its site for current plans. We last checked in 2026.

Does CapCut have a free plan?

Yes.

What is CapCut best for?

CapCut is best for everyday social video editing.

What are the best free alternatives to CapCut?

The best free, open-source alternatives to CapCut are whisper.cpp. See all free alternatives to CapCut.

Free alternatives in the Free Market

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Voice4.5

whisper.cpp iconwhisper.cpp

A lightweight version of Whisper that transcribes quickly on ordinary laptops with no graphics card.

  • Some setup
  • Windows · Mac · Linux
Code
Open source, MIT
Models
Open weights
Runs
On your computer
Real cost
Free
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