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CapCut

Video and photo editor for web, desktop and mobile with templates, AI tools and a free tier plus Pro and Ultra plans.

Freemium

What is CapCut?

CapCut is a video editor that works on the web, on PC and on mobile, with templates, effects and AI features for short-form content. The free plan includes free templates and basic editing tools. Paid plans add more: the help center describes a Standard plan for casual and mobile editing with about 100GB of cloud storage, and a Pro plan for creators, marketers and teams with premium templates, commercial-use assets, brand libraries, camera tracking, auto captions, AI avatars and up to 1TB of storage. The Pro plan gives 1,200 AI points, up from 550 on the earlier version. The pricing page shows Pro at USD 19.99 and Ultra at USD 79, and says final prices, taxes and offers appear after you sign in and vary by region, device and promotion.

Use cases

  • Edit videos for social media
  • Add automatic captions
  • Start from free video templates
  • Create AI avatar videos
  • Edit across phone, PC and web
  • Store projects in the cloud

Who it's for

  • Content creators
  • Social media managers
  • Small businesses
  • Marketing teams

Why use CapCut

  • A free tier lets you edit with templates before paying anything.
  • One account covers mobile, PC and web editing, with cloud storage shared across devices.
  • Pro bundles captions, tracking and AI tools with commercial-use assets for business content.
  • Monthly and yearly options let you subscribe for a single project or for the long term.

CapCut features

  • Free templates and basic editing tools
  • Text templates, video effects, body effects and filters on paid plans
  • Auto captions on Pro
  • Camera tracking and AI avatars on Pro
  • Noise reduction and loudness adjustment on Standard
  • Cloud storage of about 100GB on Standard and up to 1TB on Pro
  • Team templates, brand libraries and review tools on Pro
  • Editing on mobile, desktop and web

How to get started with CapCut

  1. Open CapCut on the web, desktop or mobile and start from a free template or a blank project.
  2. Add clips, text, effects and filters, and use captions or AI tools if your plan includes them.
  3. Save projects to cloud storage so you can continue on another device.
  4. Check the Upgrade or Join CapCut Pro screen for the plan and price offered in your region.

CapCut limitations

  • Displayed prices are for reference and change with region, device and promotions
  • Older Pro pricing is no longer available to new subscribers
  • Standard is aimed at mobile editing and leaves out advanced AI and commercial assets
  • The pricing page does not state billing periods for Pro or Ultra

CapCut pricing

Yes, CapCut has a free plan.

CapCut plans

  • Free

    USD 0

    • Free templates to start fast
    • Basic editing tools
  • Standard

    Price on vendor site

    • Basic editing features and free templates
    • About 100GB of cloud storage
    • Noise reduction and loudness adjustment
  • Pro

    USD 19.99

    • Premium templates and commercial-use assets
    • Team templates, brand libraries and review tools
    • Auto captions, camera tracking and AI avatars
    • Up to 1TB of cloud storage
  • Ultra

    USD 79

    • Features not itemised on the pricing page

Plans as listed on the official pricing page on . Prices can change and may vary by country or exclude tax. Check the official pricing page.

CapCut alternatives

The main CapCut alternatives listed on Debuly are Descript, VEED, FlexClip, Canva, QuVideo and Wave.video. The table compares pricing and platforms; order is A–Z.

CapCut compared with its alternatives
ToolPricingStarting pricePlatforms
CapCutFreemium—Web, Desktop, Mobile app
CanvaFreemium$144/yrWeb, Mobile app
DescriptFreemium$16/moWeb
FlexClipFreemium$9.9 one-timeWeb, Windows, Chrome extension
QuVideoPricing unknown—Mobile apps
VEEDFreemium—Web, iOS, Android
Wave.videoFreemium$16/moWeb
  1. Canva

    Online design platform with templates, brand kits, team tools and built-in AI for graphics, presentations and video.

  2. Descript

    Video and podcast editor where you cut footage by editing its transcript, with AI for audio cleanup, clips, dubbing and avatars.

  3. FlexClip

    Browser-based video maker with templates, a drag-and-drop editor and AI tools for video, images, voiceover and subtitles.

  4. QuVideo

    Generative AI video company behind the VivaVideo, VivaCut, AI Catch, Rythmix and mAst apps, plus video creation solutions for businesses.

  5. VEED

    Browser-based AI video platform for generating, branding, subtitling and exporting social videos.

  6. Wave.video

    Browser-based video maker with a template editor, live streaming studio, stock library, thumbnail maker and video hosting.

CapCut FAQ

How much does CapCut cost?

The pricing page shows Free at USD 0, Pro at USD 19.99 and Ultra at USD 79. It adds that displayed prices are for reference and final pricing appears after you sign in.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. Free includes free templates and basic editing tools.

What plans does CapCut have?

The pricing page lists Free, Pro and Ultra, and the help center also describes a Standard plan for casual users, with monthly and yearly billing for Pro.

What is the difference between Standard and Pro?

Standard suits casual, mobile editing with about 100GB of storage. Pro adds premium templates, commercial-use assets, collaboration tools, desktop and web editing, advanced AI tools and up to 1TB of storage.

Why did CapCut change its pricing?

The help center says the Pro plan was upgraded, with AI points rising from 550 to 1,200 and storage from 100GB to 1TB, so the previous price is no longer offered to new subscribers.

What are alternatives to CapCut?

Alternatives include Descript, VEED, FlexClip, Adobe Premiere Rush and Canva's video editor.

Sources & verification

Facts on this page come from the official sources below, each with the date we read it. Written by Debuly; the vendor did not review this page.

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capcut.com/help/monthly-and-yearly-planspricing
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capcut.com/help/capcut-standard-vs-proofficial
capcut.com/help/how-much-does-capcut-pro-costofficial

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