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CapCut

AI Video Creation & Editing

CapCut is ByteDance's video editor for mobile, desktop and web. It combines a timeline editor with templates, auto captions, effects and a growing set of AI tools such as text-to-speech, AI dubbing, avatars and long-to-short repurposing. It is widely used by TikTok, Reels and Shorts creators.

Free planFrom $7.99
Pricing

CapCut pricing

Free plan; Pro ~$7.99-9.99/mo

Last checked September 2026 · Confirm on capcut.com

Features

What CapCut does

  • Auto captions with translation
  • Transcript-based editing and filler-word removal on desktop
  • Large template, effect and music library
  • AI avatars, text-to-speech and voice cloning
  • Long video to shorts with auto-reframe
  • AI video translation with lip sync

Pros

  • Capable free tier covers most basic editing
  • Available on phone, desktop and browser with cloud sync
  • Deep template and trend library tied to TikTok formats
  • Many AI tools inside one editor

Cons

  • Most advanced AI tools and 4K export sit behind the higher paid tier
  • AI features consume credits that run out
  • Terms of service and data practices raise concerns for some businesses
  • Availability restricted in some regions
Fit

Who CapCut is for

TikTok, Reels and Shorts creatorsBeginners who want templatesSmall businesses making social ads

Look elsewhere if: Teams that need strict data governance or long-form, multi-editor post-production should look at a professional NLE or a business-focused tool.

For teams & enterprise

Enterprise readiness

Mainly a consumer and creator editor; we found no official trust center confirming certifications or SSO for business use.

Business / enterprise plan
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SSO (SAML / OIDC)
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SCIM user provisioning
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SOC 2
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ISO 27001
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HIPAA (BAA available)
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GDPR DPA
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Data residency options
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No training on your data
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Audit logs
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Admin controls
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Deployment
Cloud

From the vendor's own security documentation. "—" = not confirmed. Verify during your security review. Compare all tools.

Video feature checklist
AI avatars / presentersPaid plans only
Generative text-to-videoLimited
Long-to-short clippingYes
Auto captionsYes
Edit video by editing textYes
AI voiceoverYes
Translation / dubbingYes
Max export resolution4K (Pro)
Stock media libraryYes

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