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CapCut
Free · $9.99+Video editing · Design & thumbnails
A free-to-start AI video and photo editing app from ByteDance for cutting, captioning, and generating short-form social content.
- TikTok
- YouTube
- X (Twitter)
Updated September 2026
CapCut vs InShot (2026)
CapCut is best for quick AI-powered short-form video edits and trending templates; InShot is best for quick mobile video trimming and social-ready edits on the go. CapCut starts at $9.99/mo and InShot at $4.99/mo.
InShot
Free · $4.99+Video editing · Design & thumbnails
A mobile app for trimming, merging, and styling short-form videos and photos with music, filters, and AI effects.
- TikTok
- YouTube
| CapCut | InShot | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | quick AI-powered short-form video edits and trending templates | quick mobile video trimming and social-ready edits on the go |
| Starting price | $9.99/mo | $4.99/mo |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X (Twitter), Facebook | Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Users | 660M+ users | 500M+ downloads |
| Key features | AI Video Generator, Auto Captions, Background Remover, Text To Speech, Templates, Cloud Storage | Trim & Merge, Chroma Key, Speed Ramping, Auto Captions, Photo Collage, Voice Changer |
| Integrations | — | — |
| Founded | 2019 | 2014 |
Questions people ask
+Is CapCut or InShot cheaper?
CapCut starts at $9.99/mo; InShot starts at $4.99/mo.
+What does CapCut have that InShot doesn't?
AI Video Generator, Background Remover, Text To Speech, Templates, Cloud Storage.
+What does InShot have that CapCut doesn't?
Trim & Merge, Chroma Key, Speed Ramping, Photo Collage, Voice Changer.