Social-first editor — web/desktop/mobile with auto-captions, AI tools, templates and team collaboration.
Why we recommend it
For social video velocity — free tier is genuinely usable with AI captions and templates.
Strengths
- Generous free tier with web/desktop/mobile
- Auto-captions + AI tools built-in
- Template ecosystem for social formats
- $7.99/mo Pro is cheapest pro option
Keep in mind
- Free exports can include watermark on some templates
- AI features pushing paywall recently
- Desktop stability less than Premiere/Final Cut for longform
How much does CapCut cost?
Free – $7.99/mo (Pro) — Free tier, with paid plans.
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