Tech riderRev. 8 Oct 2026
Bowdler
- 1Runs onMac
- 2Costsfree trial · paid from $59/mo
- 3Text-based editingYes
- 4Automatic captionsYes
- 5Silence removalYes
- 6AI audio cleanupNo
- 7Supported platformsmacOS
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Overview
Bowdler is ranked #71 of 82 in AI video editors on Specifiction, made by Bowdler (Thessaloniki, Greece). It runs on macOS. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $59/mo.
Bowdler plans and pricing
All plansBowdler License $59 once Pay once, own forever 1 active Mac · Unlimited exports · All AI models and features · Future updates included bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
Compared on AI video editors
- Free plan
- Nobowdler.app
- Text-based editing
- Yesbowdler.app
- Automatic captions
- Yesbowdler.app
- Silence removal
- Yesbowdler.app
- AI audio cleanup
- Nobowdler.app
- Supported platforms
- macOSbowdler.app
Facts
- Product
- Bowdler is a macOS app that automates video editing tasks using local AI that runs on the Mac.bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Editing features
- It supports transcript editing, silence removal, subtitle generation, profanity censorship, and multicam sync.bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Transcript editing
- Users can select words or sentences to cut, remove filler words and bad takes, mute profanity, or generate subtitles.bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Censorship
- The app detects profanity and lets users review detections before export, with silence, beep, or custom audio as censor options.bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Local processing
- Transcription, silence detection, subtitles, censorship, and multicam sync run locally; license activation is the feature that requires internet.bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says video and audio never leave the Mac and that it does not collect usage analytics, crash reports, or tracking data from licensed users.bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The free trial includes 8 real exports without a watermark or account, with all editing features and basic Whisper models.bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- Bowdler requires macOS 14 or later and Apple Silicon; an Intel build is not available.bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Exports
- Supported exports include SRT, VTT, FCPXML 1.10, FCP7 XMEML, a DaVinci Resolve timeline, and flattened media; multicam export is FCPXML only.bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
- File formats
- It accepts MP4, MOV, M4V, MXF, MP3, WAV, AAC, M4A, and AIFF, plus codecs supported natively by macOS.bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
- License limit
- One license covers one active Mac at a time, and transfers to a new Mac have a 30-day cooldown.bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- The maker offers a full refund when requested within 14 days of purchase.bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker says they respond to email within 24–48 hours on weekdays.bowdler.app · 8 Oct 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Thessaloniki, Greecebowdler.app · 28 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best AI Video Editors in 2026#71 of 82
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Sources
- bowdler.app/docs/· checked 8 Oct 2026
- bowdler.app/download/· checked 8 Oct 2026
- bowdler.app· checked 8 Oct 2026