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Video editing software compared
Desktop, phone and online video editors and screen recorders we've reviewed, compared on free plans, price and refunds.
This page is for anyone editing video without a professional studio: creators making short social clips, small businesses making promo videos, teams recording screen tutorials, and hobbyists cutting family or travel footage. It covers phone and browser editors, desktop apps, template video makers and screen recorders. If you only trim the odd clip, the editor built into your phone may be enough.
Think about where you edit and what you make. Browser editors are easy to share with a team; desktop apps handle longer, heavier projects; template tools make quick promos with little skill. Check whether free plans add a watermark, export quality limits, AI features like auto captions, and whether you can buy a one-time license instead of a subscription. Refund windows vary from 7 to 30 days, and some sellers don't refund at all.
Prices we saw ran from free plans to about $9 to $20 a month for most subscriptions, with one-time desktop licenses from about $50 to $90.
Best for
- Best free editor for social videos: CapCut. A free plan with core tools; Pro $19.99 a month.
- Best desktop editor for beginners: Filmora (Wondershare). Basic $49.99 a year, a $79.99 one-time license, and a 30-day money-back.
- Best browser editor for teams: VEED. A free plan, and Creator $12 a user a month billed annually.
Picked from the prices and terms in the table below, checked on the dates shown. Our blue Our Pick label is separate: how we choose.
Compare all 12
| Company | Where it runs | Best for | Starting price | Trial, refund or free plan | Prices checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlexClip Vetteroo Our Pick | Browser, templates | Small businesses making promo and social videos from templates | Free; Plus $143.88/yr | 7-day money-back | October 30, 2026 |
| Animoto Checked by Vetteroo | Browser, templates | Small businesses and photographers making quick marketing and slideshow videos | Basic $9/mo billed yearly ($19 monthly), per independent trackers | Free plan (720p, watermark) | October 28, 2026 |
| Bandicam Checked by Vetteroo | Windows screen recorder | Windows users who record games or tutorials | From $33.26/yr or $49.97 one-time | 14 days if unregistered | October 31, 2026 |
| CapCut Checked by Vetteroo | Phone, desktop and web | Creators who make short social videos and want a strong free editor | Free plan; Pro $19.99/mo or $179.99/yr | Free plan; cancel anytime | October 26, 2026 |
| CyberLink Checked by Vetteroo | Desktop app | Hobbyist video editors who want lots of features | Subscription; | 30-day money-back | October 31, 2026 |
| Filmora (Wondershare) Checked by Vetteroo | Desktop app | Beginners and hobbyists who want an easy desktop video editor | Basic $49.99/yr; one-time license $79.99 | Free version (watermark); 30-day money-back guarantee | October 26, 2026 |
| Kapwing Checked by Vetteroo | Browser, AI tools | Teams that edit social videos in the browser | Free; Pro $16/mo | Free plan | October 30, 2026 |
| Renderforest Checked by Vetteroo | Browser, templates | Small businesses that need quick template videos | Free; $9–$39/mo annual | Generally non-refundable | October 31, 2026 |
| Tella Checked by Vetteroo | Browser screen recorder | Creators and teams who record polished screen videos | Pro $13/user/mo billed yearly | See its terms | October 29, 2026 |
| VEED Checked by Vetteroo | Browser | Creators and teams who want to edit videos, add subtitles and record in a browser | Free plan; Creator $12/user/mo billed annually | Free plan; trial on Enterprise only | October 26, 2026 |
| VideoProc Converter AI Checked by Vetteroo | Desktop converter and editor | People who convert and compress lots of video | From $34.95/yr | 30-day guarantee (conditions) | October 31, 2026 |
| Wave.video Checked by Vetteroo | Browser, plus streaming | Small marketers who want editing, streaming and hosting in one browser tool | Free; Streamer $16/mo billed yearly ($20 monthly) | Free plan | October 29, 2026 |
How we checked
We checked each editor's pricing page, free plan limits and refund terms on the date shown. We compare features and costs; we didn't run render-speed tests.
Our reviews
FlexClip Vetteroo Our Pick
Online video editor with templates and AI tools.
Read more →ReviewAnimoto Checked by Vetteroo
Template-based online video maker.
Read more →ReviewBandicam Checked by Vetteroo
Windows screen, game and webcam recorder.
Read more →ReviewCapCut Checked by Vetteroo
Video editor for phone, desktop and web.
Read more →ReviewCyberLink Checked by Vetteroo
PowerDirector video editor, PhotoDirector and other media software for Windows and Mac.
Read more →ReviewFilmora (Wondershare)Checked by Vetteroo
Desktop video editing software.
Read more →ReviewKapwing Checked by Vetteroo
Online video editor with AI tools.
Read more →ReviewRenderforestChecked by Vetteroo
Browser-based template video, logo and website maker.
Read more →ReviewTella Checked by Vetteroo
Screen recording and video editing tool for tutorials, demos and async updates.
Read more →ReviewVEED Checked by Vetteroo
Online video editor.
Read more →ReviewVideoProc Converter AI Checked by Vetteroo
Video converter, compressor and editor with AI upscaling (Digiarty).
Read more →ReviewWave.video Checked by Vetteroo
Online video editor, live streaming studio and video hosting.
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- Guides: Best AI Video Generators.
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