CapCut
Edit and create professional videos with integrated AI, free and widely available
Overview
CapCut is the most-used AI video editor by content creators worldwide in 2026. Its strength: a complete free version (timeline, effects, automatic subtitles, transitions) without watermark in 1080p, direct competitors charge from 8€/month for similar features. Integrated AI generates subtitles, removes backgrounds, tracks motion, and proposes ready-to-use templates.
The Pro plan (20$/month or 180$/year) unlocks 4K export, voice cloning, 1 To cloud storage, and advanced generative AI. For a restaurant owner wanting to create Reels, a craftsman documenting projects, or an e-commerce seller editing product videos, free CapCut covers 90% of needs. The Team plan (~25$/month) enables team collaboration.
Our verdict
The essential video tool for starting without budget. If you had to install only one AI video tool on your computer or phone, it would be CapCut. Downside: owned by ByteDance (TikTok), businesses sensitive to data will prefer a European alternative. For pure AI video generation (without editing), Runway or Kling remain superior.