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Kiru

Ch 087.4of 81 AI Video Editors
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan · paid from $15/mo
  3. 3Auto captionsYes
  4. 4Text-based editingYes
  5. 5Supported platformsmacOS, Windows, Linux, web browser
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Overview

Kiru is ranked #8 of 81 in AI video editors on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $15/mo.

Kiru plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free 1 hour of video per month · Automatically cut bad takes, silences & mistakes · MP4 export kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Plus $15/mo Monthly pricing shown; the page also offers an annual option labeled “Save 33%.” 10 hours of video per month · Automatically cut bad takes, silences & mistakes · MP4 export · Resolve, Premiere, Final Cut kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Pro $30/mo Monthly pricing shown; the page also offers an annual option labeled “Save 33%.” 30 hours of video per month · Automatically cut bad takes, silences & mistakes · MP4 export · Resolve, Premiere, Final Cut · Priority support kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on AI video editors

Free plan
Yeskiru.app
Auto captions
Yeskiru.app
Text-based editing
Yeskiru.app
Supported platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux, web browserkiru.app

Facts

Automatic captions
Yeskiru.app · 21 Sept 2026
Silence removal
Yeskiru.app · 21 Sept 2026
Product
Kiru is a video editing application that turns local footage into a usable edit and provides a browser version with limited features.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Transcript editing
Kiru transcribes video and syncs each word to the timeline so users can edit by reading the transcript.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Automatic cuts
Kiru detects false starts, stammers, retakes, filler words, and silences and can remove them automatically.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Captions and color
The desktop app supports styled AutoCaptions and .cube LUT files in its effects panel.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Exports
Kiru lists MP4, WAV audio, and project file exports for DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, and Final Cut Pro.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Local processing
The maker says original video files stay on the user's computer; extracted audio is sent for transcription, and low-resolution proxies are uploaded for AutoCataloging only if opted into.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Offline use
An internet connection is required for remote transcription, after which editing, detection, and export happen offline.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Platforms
Kiru lists native applications for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus a limited-feature browser version.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Linux installation
The Linux page offers an AppImage, an Arch AUR package, and installation from the Kiru Nix flake; the AUR package depends on ffmpeg.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Privacy providers
The privacy policy names Deepgram for transcription, Polar for payment processing, and cloud hosting providers as service providers.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Security
The privacy policy says Kiru uses TLS encryption in transit, secure authentication, regular security assessments, and access controls, while noting it cannot guarantee absolute security.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Data practices
The privacy policy says Kiru does not permanently store video or audio files on its servers, stores transcriptions locally and in its database, and does not sell personal information.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Support
Priority support is listed as a Pro plan feature.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026
Operator
The terms say Kiru is operated by Dreams of LLC.kiru.app · 30 Sept 2026

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