CapCut
CapCut is a video editing app by ByteDance packed with TikTok-ready features.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Advanced video editing for TikTok creators, free
Who should look elsewhere
Concerns regarding ownership by ByteDance
Pros
- +Free with great features
- +AI tools
- +Easy to use
Cons
- −Concerns regarding ownership by ByteDance
- −Limited advanced features
Key features
- ✓Video editing
- ✓Auto captions
- ✓Effects library
- ✓Templates
- ✓Text to speech
- ✓Multi-platform
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | Core timeline editing; Region and store prices vary; Some exports or assets may watermark |
| Standard | $9.99 | month | US published mobile price as of 2026-09-01; The old $5.99 Pro tier was renamed Standard; Monthly billing only on this tier |
| Pro | $19.99 | month | US web checkout $19.99/mo or $179.99/year (~$15/mo); 4K export and full AI toolkit; Desktop and web access |
| Team | $24.99 | month | Shared projects; Collaboration |