What it is
CapCut is a video editor from TikTok's parent company ByteDance, available as mobile and desktop apps and an online creative suite. Alongside timeline editing, templates and effects, it includes AI features such as captions, resizing for different platforms and video generation with the Dreamina Seedance 2.5 and 2.0 Mini models, which spend AI credits. In the United States the service is operated by TikTok USDS Joint Venture.
It suits social media creators of any skill level. The free plan includes templates and basic editing tools, while AI features, premium templates and 1 TB of storage need Pro at $19.99 a month with 1,200 monthly AI credits. Ultra adds more credits, and Teams plans add shared brand kits.
Best for
- Editing TikTok, Reels and Shorts on a phone
- Beginners who want templates and quick effects
- Generating clips with Seedance inside the editor