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Editing Videos

AI video editors cut silences, add captions, remove filler words and reframe clips for social media, which is ideal for podcasters, marketers and creators.

Filter Free plan No sign-up Open source Has API

Quick picks

Top pick

Descript

  • Freemium
  • Free plan

Podcasts, interviews and talking-head videos

Runner-up

CapCut

  • Freemium
  • Free plan

TikTok, Reels and Shorts

Also great

Runway

  • Freemium
  • Free plan

Creative video generation and effects

Compare at a glance

#ToolPricingFree planAPIBest for
1 Descript Freemium Yes No Podcasts, interviews and talking-head videos
2 CapCut Freemium Yes No TikTok, Reels and Shorts
3 Runway Freemium Yes Yes Creative video generation and effects

The full ranking

  1. #1

    Descript

    • Freemium
    • Free plan

    Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript

    Best for: Podcasts, interviews and talking-head videos

    • Edit media like a document
    • Removes filler words automatically
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  2. #2

    CapCut

    • Freemium
    • Free plan

    Free video editor with AI captions, effects and templates

    Best for: TikTok, Reels and Shorts

    • Powerful free editor
    • Automatic captions
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  3. #3

    Runway

    • Freemium
    • Free plan
    • API

    AI video generation and editing tools for creators and studios

    Best for: Creative video generation and effects

    • High-quality video models
    • Professional editing tools
    Details Visit