Best AI Video Editing Software in 2026
Updated
In short: FireCut is ranked #1 of 32 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of CapCut and Kiru. The best-ranked option with a free plan is CapCut. The lowest first paid tier on this page is FireCut at $0.83/mo.
Video editing tools with AI features can assist with captions, text-based changes, and creating outputs for different uses. Compared on AI editing actions, auto captions, and text-based editing, these entries also vary by maximum video length and export resolution. FireCut, CapCut, and Kiru are among the tools to consider for your workflow. Check supported platforms along with free-plan availability and paid-from pricing to assess access and cost. Repurposing outputs may matter if you need to adapt a video for other formats or destinations. Compare the listed capabilities and limits against the footage you handle and the finished outputs you want to produce.
32 AI video editing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
32ranked
16free plans on this page
$0.83/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list AI Video Editing Software 25 channels on this page · 56 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromAI editing actionsAuto captionsText-based editingRepurposing outputsMax export resolutionSupported platforms Spec sheet Score
01 FireCut Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionssilence removal, filler removal, repetition detection, profanity removal, podcast camera switching, chapter detection, caption generation, zoom cuts, B-roll search, music search, highlights generation, script-guided editing, Magic CutAuto captionsYesText-based editingYesRepurposing outputs9:16 short-form sequences, SRT, VTTMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsweb, Windows, macOS, Linux 6/8spec lines stated 7.8
02 CapCut Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.6
03 Kiru Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsYesText-based editingYesRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsmacOS, Windows, Linux, web browser 4/8spec lines stated 7.4
04 Descript Free planYesPaid from16/user/moAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.3
05 VEED Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.3
06 Captions Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.2
07 Gling Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsYesText-based editingYesRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS 4/8spec lines stated 7.2
08 OpusClip Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.2
09 Spikes Studio Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.1
10 Vizard Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.9
11 Wisecut Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsYesText-based editingYesRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsweb 4/8spec lines stated 6.8
12 2short.ai Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.7
13 Choppity Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.7
14 LightCut Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.5
15 NewTake Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsYesText-based editingYesRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsiOS 4/8spec lines stated 6.5
16 AutoCut Free planNoPaid from6.6/user/moAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsYesText-based editingYesRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsmacOS, Windows 5/8spec lines stated 6.4
17 Descript Free planYesPaid from16/user/moAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.4
18 Pictory Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.4
19 GoPro Quik Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.3
20 Submagic Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.2
21 Vidio.ai Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.2
22 HitPaw Edimakor Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsYesText-based editingYesRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsweb, windows, macos 4/8spec lines stated 6.1
23 AutoPod Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingNoRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsWindows, macOS 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
24 Loopdesk Free planNoPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsnot statedText-based editingnot statedRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.0
25 Dawn Cut Free planYesPaid fromnot statedAI editing actionsnot statedAuto captionsYesText-based editingYesRepurposing outputsnot statedMax export resolutionnot statedSupported platformsmacOS 4/8spec lines stated 5.9
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Questions about this list
Which AI video editing software is ranked first on Specifiction?
FireCut is ranked #1 of 32 with a score of 7.8. CapCut is second and Kiru third.
How many of these have a free plan?
16 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, FireCut has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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