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CyberLink PowerDirector is AI video-editing software for macOS and Windows, with desktop and mobile apps.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS
Best Video Creation and Editing Software in 2026
Video creation and editing software helps you make, cut, animate, and export videos. The chart covers desktop, mobile, and web tools for different editing workflows. For an Android phone or tablet, check whether the tool has an Android app and what it covers. Web access can work through a browser; other listed platforms include Windows, macOS, iOS, and Linux. Compare pricing, export limits, watermark-free output,…
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FlexClip
FlexClip is an online video creation platform that combines a video editor with AI tools.
Free planAndroidiOSWebWindows8.1From $143.88 a year - 5
Animoto
Animoto is a video creation service for turning photos, video clips, text, and music into videos for sharing.
Free planiOSWeb7.9Free plan - 6
Wondershare Filmora
Wondershare Filmora is a video editor for organizing footage, editing on a timeline, refining picture and sound, and preparing finished videos.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS7.9From $49.99 a year - 7
Adobe Premiere
AndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.8From $19.99 a month - 8
VSDC Free Video Editor
VSDC Free Video Editor is a nonlinear editor for creating and editing videos with visual and audio effects.
Free planiOSWindows7.7From $19.99 a year - 9
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve combines video editing, color correction, visual effects, motion graphics, audio post-production and photo editing in software for Mac, Windows and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.6$295 one-time - 10
Kapwing
Kapwing is a cloud-based video editor accessed through a browser on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and mobile devices.
Free planWebmacOSWindows7.6From $16 a month - 11
VN Video Editor
VN Video Editor is a photo and video editor for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.6From $69.99 a year - 12
WeVideo
WeVideo is a browser-based video editor for creating and exporting videos without downloading a desktop app.
Free planAndroidiOS7.6From $4.99 a month - 13
VEED
VEED is an AI video creation platform for generating, editing, branding, and exporting videos.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.5Free plan - 14
CapCut
CapCut is a video editor for mobile, desktop, and web, available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and the web.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS7.4Free plan - 15
Microsoft Clipchamp
Microsoft Clipchamp is a video editor available in a web browser and as a desktop app for Windows and macOS.
Free planWebmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 16
Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro is Apple’s video editing app for Mac and iPad, intended for beginning editors and professionals.
iOSmacOS7.0From $29.99 a year - 17
Lightworks
Free planAPILinuxmacOSWindows7.0Free plan - 18
Alight Motion
AndroidiOSmacOS6.9From $6.99 a month - 19
iMovie
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS6.9Free plan - 20
OpenShot Video Editor
OpenShot Video Editor is a free, open-source desktop editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.7Free plan - 21
Adobe After Effects
macOSWindows6.6From $19.99 a month - 22
EDIUS
Windows6.6From €30 a month - 23
Runway
Free planAPI6.6From $12 a month - 24
Shotcut
Shotcut is a free, open-source desktop video editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.6Free plan - 25
Kdenlive
Kdenlive is a free, open-source desktop video editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows, with 4K export.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.5Free plan
Choosing well
Check where you can edit
If you edit on an Android phone or tablet, confirm that the tool has an Android app. A web version may provide another way to work from a browser.
Windows, macOS, iOS, and Linux are also represented in the platform comparison. Match the software to the devices you plan to use.
Compare free access and pricing
A free plan can help you start without paying, while a free trial gives you time to evaluate a paid service. Check what the free option includes before choosing.
Paid-from prices in the chart include examples such as DaVinci Resolve from $295, Apple Motion from $49.99, and Final Cut Pro from $2.99 per month.
Review export limits
Compare maximum export resolution and whether exports are watermark-free. These details affect how your finished video looks and where you can publish it.
Maximum video length matters when you are making short clips, lessons, or longer projects. Check the stated limit for the tool you choose.
Look at collaboration and media
Team collaboration can matter when more than one person works on a project. Included stock media may reduce the need to find assets elsewhere.
Use the chart fields for collaboration and stock media to compare what is included before signing up or paying.
Questions people ask
Which platforms are covered?
The chart covers Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, web, and Linux. Check the platform entry for the software you plan to use.
Is a free plan available?
A free plan is offered by software in this category. Check the pricing details and limits before relying on it for a project.
Can I try paid software first?
A free trial is offered by software in this category. Trial terms can differ, so review the tool's current offer.
What should I check for exports?
Compare maximum export resolution and watermark-free export. Also check maximum video length for the type of project you make.
Do these tools include stock media?
Included stock media is one of the comparison fields. Review the entry for a tool to see whether that option suits your workflow.