CapCut
Video and photo editor with AI tools, on web, desktop and mobile
What is CapCut?
CapCut is a video and photo editor provided by Bytedance Pte. Ltd., available in the browser, as a Windows and macOS desktop app, and on iOS and Android. A free version covers core editing such as trimming, transitions, filters and manual subtitles. Paid subscriptions add premium templates, AI tools such as auto captions, and more cloud storage, at prices that vary by region and platform.
Good for
- Editing short videos for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
- Adding captions and text-to-speech voiceovers
- Removing backgrounds from photos and videos
Key features
- Video editor on web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
- Auto captions and text to speech
- AI image and video generators
- Background removal for images and video
- Voice enhancement and noise reduction
- AI Design for automatic layouts
Limitations to know about
- No single public price; CapCut shows prices by region, device and promotions, and the final price at checkout
- Auto captions and other advanced AI tools are listed as Pro-only on capcut.com
- The Standard plan is mainly for the mobile app; using paid features on a PC needs Pro
CapCut pricing
CapCut has a free plan. Its plans are Free, Standard, Pro, Ultra and Teams.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Free templates and basic editing tools |
| Standard | Not on the pricing page; shown in the app by region | Templates, materials and editing tools for the mobile app; cheaper than Pro |
| Pro | Varies by region, device and promotions | 1,200 monthly AI credits; all premium templates and Pro features; 1 TB of cloud storage |
| Ultra | Varies by region, device and promotions | Everything in Pro plus exclusive AI features; 8,645 monthly AI credits; 1 TB of cloud storage |
| Teams | Per seat; varies by region, seats and billing cycle | 1,200 monthly AI credits per seat; Pro features for every seat; brand kit; 1 TB of cloud storage |
Free plan limits: Core editing and free templates; limited access to premium templates, effects, fonts and music; advanced AI tools such as auto captions and motion tracking are Pro-only
CapCut alternatives
VEED
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OpusClip
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Synthesia
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HeyGen
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Frequently asked questions
Is CapCut free?
CapCut has a free plan. Core editing and free templates; limited access to premium templates, effects, fonts and music; advanced AI tools such as auto captions and motion tracking are Pro-only.
How much does CapCut cost?
CapCut has a free plan and paid Pro, Ultra and Teams plans, billed monthly or yearly, plus a cheaper Standard plan in the mobile app. CapCut says the price depends on your region, device and promotions: its pricing page shows prices in the visitor's local currency for reference only, and the final price appears after signing in or at checkout.
What does CapCut Pro include?
CapCut's pricing page lists Pro with 1,200 AI credits a month, access to its AI features, all premium templates and Pro features, and 1 TB of cloud storage, and extra credits can be bought. Pro is what unlocks tools such as auto captions and motion tracking, which the free plan does not include.
Does CapCut have a free trial?
CapCut's help centre describes a 7-day free trial of Pro, offered in select countries and regions to accounts that have never subscribed to Pro. Where it is offered, a Free Trial badge appears on the subscription page. CapCut sells only monthly and yearly subscriptions; there is no lifetime purchase.
What is CapCut used for?
CapCut is a video and photo editor provided by Bytedance Pte. People use it for editing short videos for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, adding captions and text-to-speech voiceovers and removing backgrounds from photos and videos.
What are the alternatives to CapCut?
Tools that do a similar job include VEED, Descript, Canva, OpusClip and Synthesia. Each has its own page here with its plans, limits and prices.
Who makes CapCut?
CapCut is made by Bytedance Pte. Ltd., based in Singapore (Bytedance Pte. Ltd.).
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Bytedance Pte. Ltd.'s own pages, read on the dates shown.
- capcut.com/ (features, platforms, description) read 23 September 2026
- capcut.com/help/how-much-does-capcut-pro-cost (pricing varies by region, device and promotions) read 16 October 2026
- capcut.com/help/new-capcut-subscription-pricing (Standard and Pro plans, Pro AI credits and storage) read 23 September 2026
- capcut.com/help/capcut-teams-price (Teams pricing basis and purchase channel) read 23 September 2026
- capcut.com/resource/capcut-standard-vs-pro (free version limits, Pro features, indicative Pro price) read 23 September 2026
- capcut.com/clause/terms-of-service (vendor legal entity and address) read 23 September 2026
- capcut.com/pricing (plans (Free, Pro, Ultra, Teams) and their features; prices shown by region) read 16 October 2026
- capcut.com/help/enjoy-capcut-pro-free-trail (7-day Pro free trial in select regions) read 16 October 2026
- capcut.com/help/valid-devices-for-standard-subscription (Standard plan mainly for mobile; PC needs Pro) read 16 October 2026
- capcut.com/help/can-i-get-capcut-lifetime-purchase (monthly and yearly plans, no lifetime purchase) read 16 October 2026
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