Alternatives · Video
CapCut alternatives
The closest alternatives to CapCut are Descript, VEED and Picsart, which also cover editing videos with AI and adding subtitles to videos. 13 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Descript and VEED. The lowest paid plan starts at $8 per month (Pika).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 13
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of CapCut's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1

DescriptVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo
AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.
Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clipsGenerating videos from text
Web · Mac · Windows
- 2
VEEDVerifiedFree tier
AI video creation and editing for teams that need social-ready clips, subtitles, and branded video.
Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosGenerating videos from textTurning long videos into short clips
Web · API
- 3
PicsartVerifiedPaid · from $10.50/mo
A web and mobile studio for making and editing images, video, and audio with a large catalog of AI models.
Also does:Generating images from textRemoving image backgroundsEditing videos with AIGenerating videos from text
Web
- 4

CaptionsVerifiedFree tier · from $24.99/mo
AI video editor that turns raw footage into captioned, styled videos for creators and marketing teams.
Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clipsRemoving background noise
Web · iOS · Android
- 5

PikaVerifiedFree tier · from $8/mo
Generative video, image and audio tools for creators who need clips, product ads and sound from the web, iOS or an API.
Also does:Editing videos with AITurning text into speechGenerating images from textGenerating videos from text
Web · iOS · API
- 6

RiversideVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo
Browser-based recording and AI editing for podcasts, webinars, and video teams.
Also does:Editing videos with AITurning long videos into short clipsAdding subtitles to videosRemoving background noise
Web
- 7

PictoryVerifiedFree trial · from $25/mo
Turns scripts, articles, URLs, slides, or audio into finished videos for marketers, trainers, and creators.
Also does:Generating videos from textAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clipsEditing videos with AI
Web · API
- 8

FlikiVerifiedFree tier · from $28/mo
Turns scripts, blog posts, and prompts into narrated videos with AI voices for creators and teams.
Also does:Generating videos from textTurning text into speechAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clips
Web
- 9

RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo
A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.
Also does:Generating videos from textEditing videos with AIGenerating images from text
API
- 10

Kling AIVerifiedFree tier
AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.
Also does:Generating videos from textGenerating images from textEditing videos with AI
Command line
- 11
HeyGenVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo
Creates AI avatar videos from text, images, audio, or slides for creators and teams.
Also does:Generating videos from textTurning text into speechAdding subtitles to videos
API
- 12

Hailuo AIVerifiedFree tier
Generates video, image, and audio content in a browser workspace for creators and marketers.
Also does:Generating videos from textGenerating images from textEditing videos with AI
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OpusClipVerifiedFree tier · from $15/mo
Turns long videos into short, captioned clips for creators and social teams.
Also does:Turning long videos into short clipsEditing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videos
Web · API
- 14
Luma Dream MachineVerifiedFree trial · from $30/mo
Luma Labs' AI workspace for creative teams to generate and edit images and video.
Also does:Generating videos from textEditing videos with AIGenerating images from text
API
- 15

invideoVerifiedPaid · from $20/mo
AI video editor for creatives and teams that applies plain-language edit directions on a multitrack timeline.
Also does:Editing videos with AITurning long videos into short clipsGenerating videos from text
Web
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Descript | Free tier · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| VEED | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Picsart | Paid · from $10.50/mo | Yes | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Captions | Free tier · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Pika | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Riverside | Free tier · from $24/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Pictory | Free trial · from $25/mo | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Fliki | Free tier · from $28/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Kling AI | Free tier | Yes | Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| HeyGen | Free tier · from $24/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Hailuo AI | Free tier | Yes | — | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| OpusClip | Free tier · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Luma Dream Machine | Free trial · from $30/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| invideo | Paid · from $20/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to CapCut?
- Descript is the closest match: it also covers editing videos with AI, adding subtitles to videos and turning long videos into short clips. VEED and Picsart come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of CapCut's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to CapCut?
- Yes. Descript, VEED and Picsart can be used for free. Descript has a free plan, and paid plans start at $16 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to CapCut?
- Among paid plans, Pika starts lowest at $8 per month.
- Which CapCut alternatives have a mobile app?
- Captions and Pika have an iPhone or Android app.