Updated September 2026 · 17 picks

Best Video Editing Apps (2026)

The best video editing apps for creators are CapCut for fast short-form edits, Descript for editing by transcript, VEED and Kapwing for browser-based editing with AI subtitles, InShot and Instagram's Edits for mobile, and DaVinci Resolve or Adobe Premiere Pro for professional long-form work.

1. #1

   

   CapCut

   Free · $9.99+

   Video editing · Design & thumbnails

   Trending templates and AI tools for short-form video; free plan, paid from $9.99/mo.

   • Instagram
   • TikTok
   • YouTube
   • X (Twitter)
   • Facebook
2. #2

   

   Descript

   Free · $16+

   Video editing · Design & thumbnails

   Edit video by editing the transcript; free plan, paid from $16/mo.

   • YouTube
   • Instagram
   • TikTok
3. #3

   

   VEED

   Free · $12+

   Video editing · Design & thumbnails

   Browser editor with AI subtitles and brand kits, from $12/mo.

   • Instagram
   • TikTok
   • YouTube
   • X (Twitter)
   • Facebook
4. #4

   

   Edits

   Free

   Video editing · Analytics

   Instagram's own free mobile editor for Reels.

   • Instagram
   • Facebook
5. #5

   

   InShot

   Free · $4.99+

   Video editing · Design & thumbnails

   Quick mobile trimming and social-ready edits, from $4.99/mo.

   • Instagram
   • TikTok
   • YouTube
   • Facebook
6. #6

   

   Kapwing

   Free · $16+

   Video editing · Design & thumbnails

   Browser editing with AI subtitles and dubbing, from $16/mo.

   • Instagram
   • TikTok
   • YouTube
   • X (Twitter)
   • Facebook
7. #7

   

   Captions

   Free · $24.99+

   Video editing · YouTube growth

   AI editing plus AI avatars and digital twins.

   • Instagram
   • TikTok
   • YouTube
   • Facebook
   • LinkedIn
8. #8

   

   DaVinci Resolve

   Free · $295+

   Video editing · Design & thumbnails

   Professional editing and color grading; free version, Studio is a $295 one-time purchase.

   • YouTube
   • X (Twitter)
9. #9

   

   Adobe Premiere Pro

   $22.99

   Video editing · Design & thumbnails

   Industry-standard pro editor, from $22.99/mo.

10. #10

    

    iMovie

    Free

    Video editing

    Free on Mac, iPhone and iPad with no watermark.

11. #11

    

    Microsoft Clipchamp

    Free · $11.99+

    Video editing

    Browser and Windows editor with free 1080p exports and no watermark.

    • YouTube
    • TikTok
12. #12

    

    Wondershare Filmora

    Free · $49.99+

    Video editing

    Beginner-friendly desktop and mobile editor from $49.99/year.

    • YouTube
    • TikTok
13. #13

    

    VN: Photo & Video Editor

    Free

    Video editing

    Free on iOS, Android, Mac and Windows with no watermark.

14. #14

    

    Final Cut Pro

    $299.99

    Video editing

    Apple's pro editor: $299.99 one-time on Mac, $4.99/mo on iPad.

    • YouTube
15. #15

    

    LumaFusion

    $29.99

    Video editing

    Multi-track mobile editing for a $29.99 one-time purchase.

16. #16

    

    CyberLink PowerDirector

    Free · $59.99+

    Video editing

    Desktop and mobile editor, subscription or one-time license.

    • YouTube
    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • Facebook
17. #17

    

    Shotcut

    Free

    Video editing

    Free, open-source desktop editor with no watermark.