Design, Video & Audio·Standings
Video Editing Software Compared for 2026
This board covers software for cutting, arranging and exporting video. It includes desktop, browser and mobile tools, with comparisons for free plans, starting prices, 4K export, teamwork and cloud storage.
Read the signal score out of 10 alongside each tool’s marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier. Check platform support and the features that match your projects.
- 155 platforms
- 3 with a public API on this page
- 24 with a free tier
- Checked 28 Sept 2026
- 1 WWideowideo.co
Wideo is a web-based animated marketing-video and presentation platform aimed at SMBs, marketers and digital agencies.
- 2 DR
DaVinci Resolveblackmagicdesign.com - 3 CP
CyberLink PowerDirectorcyberlink.comVideo editor for desktop and mobile with a free tier; runs on Windows and macOS.
- 4 WFWondershare Filmorafilmora.wondershare.com
Filmora is a video editor for organizing footage, editing on a timeline, refining picture and sound, and delivering finished videos.
- 5 C
CapCutcapcut.comVideo editor for desktop, web, and mobile with a free plan, 4K export, and team collaboration.
- 6 AAvidemuxavidemux.sourceforge.net
Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks.
- 7 AMAvid Media Composeravid.com
Media Composer is professional video editing software for film, television, and news production.
- 8 LLightworkslwks.com
Free non-linear editor for video, audio, graphics, and effects on Linux, macOS, and Windows; supports 4K.
- 9 K
Kdenlivekdenlive.orgFree desktop video editor available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- 10 D
Descriptdescript.comDescript is an AI video and audio editor that lets users edit recordings by editing text.
- 11 SShotcutshotcut.org
Free desktop editor offering 4K export on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- 12 VVEEDveed.io
Web and mobile video editor with a free tier; annual billing option is $9 per month.
- 13 MC
Microsoft Clipchampclipchamp.comVideo editor for Windows and web with desktop and browser apps and a free plan.
- 14 VVideoPadnchsoftware.com
VideoPad is a video editor for creating professional quality videos.
- 15 MVMovavi Video Editormovavi.com
Freemium mobile and desktop video editor with 4K export.
- 16 WWeVideowevideo.com
Browser video editor with free tier, 7-day trial, and annual billing from $4.99 monthly.
- 17 AC
Adobe Creative Cloudadobe.comFreemium Adobe suite for web, desktop, and mobile with templates and presentation design.
- 18 OVOpenShot Video Editoropenshot.org
Free app for making videos on Linux, macOS, or Windows computers.
- 19 FFlexClipflexclip.com
Video editor for web and mobile with a free plan; paid plans start at $19.99 monthly.
- 20 FC
Final Cut Proapple.comPaid Apple video editor for macOS and iOS, starting at $2.99/month.
- 21 K
Kapwingkapwing.comBrowser-based video tool with free access and paid plans from $16 monthly yearly.
- 22 C
Captionscaptions.aiCaptions is an AI video editor and generator that turns uploaded footage or prompts into edited, captioned and shareable videos.
- 23 A
ApowerEditapowersoft.comFreemium video editor for mobile, desktop, and web, with plans from $39.90/month.
- 24 VVizardvizard.ai
Web video tool that finds highlights, cuts clips, and reframes subjects for vertical posts; free tier.
- 25 E
ExpoCutexpocut.comVideo editor with captioning, silence cuts, and AI audio cleanup; free tier on desktop and mobile.
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How to choose
Start with the free choices
Of the 161 tools, 124 include a free plan and 47 provide a free trial. A free plan can let you begin without a subscription; check each listing for its paid starting price and limits.
Match your devices
Across the board, platform counts are 85 for Windows, 66 for web, 63 for macOS, 60 for iOS, 50 for Android and 27 for Linux. Select a tool that works on the platforms where your footage and team already operate.
Check export and storage
Compare 4K export when you need higher-resolution video. Included cloud storage can keep project files online, so check that field before choosing a tool for large or shared projects.
Plan for collaboration
For projects edited or reviewed by multiple people, use the team-collaboration field as a comparison point. Check too whether desktop, web or mobile access suits everyone’s workflow.
Questions
What is the total number of video editors?
There are 161 tools on the board.
How many tools include a free plan?
A free plan appears on 124 of the 161 listings.
How many tools provide a free trial?
A free trial is available for 47 of the 161 tools.
Which platforms are represented?
Windows, web, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux are all represented.
Does the board include open-source software?
None of the 161 listed tools is marked open source.
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