18.9
CyberLink PowerDirector is AI video-editing software for macOS and Windows, with desktop and mobile apps.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS
Best Video Editors in 2026
Video editors help you cut footage, arrange clips, add text and captions, clean up audio, and export finished videos. The list compares tools for making videos on a computer, phone, tablet or in a browser. Start by checking whether an Android app covers your phone or tablet. Then compare web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Linux support, plus pricing, editing controls, captions, audio cleanup and export resolution.
28.8
Captions is an AI video platform for creating and editing videos from footage or prompts.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
38.7
Descript is an AI video and audio editor for macOS, Windows, and the web.
Free planWebmacOSWindows
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FlexClip
FlexClip is an online video creation platform that combines a video editor with AI tools.
Free planAndroidiOSWebWindows8.7From $143.88 a year - 5
Adobe Premiere
AndroidiOSmacOSWindows8.6From $19.99 a month - 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 planAndroidiOSWebmacOS8.6From $49.99 a year - 7
Videoleap
Videoleap is a video editor with an online editor and apps for iPhone and Android.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.6From $5.83 a month - 8
Vmaker
Vmaker is a screen and webcam recording app for iOS, macOS, and Windows.
Free planiOSWebExtensionmacOS8.5From $18 a month - 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 planLinuxmacOSWindows8.4$295 one-time - 10
Picsart
Picsart is a multi-platform creative editing app for web, Windows, iOS, and Android.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.4From $10.50 a month - 11
WeVideo
WeVideo is a browser-based video editor for creating and exporting videos without downloading a desktop app.
Free planAndroidiOS8.3From $4.99 a month - 12
CapCut
CapCut is a video editor for mobile, desktop, and web, available on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and the web.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS8.2Free plan - 13
VEED
VEED is an AI video creation platform for generating, editing, branding, and exporting videos.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension8.2Free plan - 14
Kapwing
Kapwing is a cloud-based video editor accessed through a browser on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and mobile devices.
Free planWebmacOSWindows8.2From $16 a month - 15
VDOGEN
Free planOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted8.2From $9 a month - 16
InShot
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS8.1Free plan - 17
Wondershare DemoCreator
Wondershare DemoCreator is an AI-powered screen recorder and video editor for Windows, macOS, and the web.
AndroidiOSWebExtension8.0From $59.99 a year - 18
VN Video Editor
VN Video Editor is a photo and video editor for Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows8.0From $69.99 a year - 19
Diffusion Studio
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS7.9From $228 a year - 20
Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro is Apple’s video editing app for Mac and iPad, intended for beginning editors and professionals.
iOSmacOS7.8From $29.99 a year - 21
Microsoft Clipchamp
Microsoft Clipchamp is a video editor available in a web browser and as a desktop app for Windows and macOS.
Free planWebmacOSWindows7.8Free plan - 22
Kiru
Kiru is a video editing application for turning local footage into an edit, with a browser version that has limited features.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSWindows7.8From $15 a month - 23
YouTube
YouTube is a service for discovering, watching, and sharing videos and other content, as well as a platform for creators and advertisers.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.8From $9.99 a month - 24
Adobe Firefly
Adobe Firefly is a generative tool for creating and editing images, with text-to-image generation, reference images, and text-based editing.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI7.8Free plan - 25
Camtasia
Camtasia is a screen-recording and video-editing tool available for macOS, Windows, and web.
WebmacOSWindows7.7From $39 a year
Choosing well
Check Android and other platforms
If you plan to edit on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet, check the Supported platforms field for Android before choosing. Platform coverage can also include web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Linux.
A web editor may suit a device with a supported browser, while a desktop app can fit a Windows, Mac or Linux workflow.
Compare free and paid access
Look for a real free plan if you want to start without paying. A free trial can help you evaluate a paid editor before subscribing.
Check the Paid from field and the pricing note. A freemium plan and a paid plan are different starting points.
Match the editing controls
Text-based editing can suit projects built around a transcript. Automatic captions may help when spoken words need a text track.
Compare whether silence removal is included, especially for speech-heavy recordings.
Check audio and export needs
AI audio cleanup is a useful comparison point when recordings need clearer sound. Confirm that the feature fits your workflow before choosing.
Maximum export resolution indicates the highest output setting listed for the tool. Match it to the resolution you need for the finished video.
Questions people ask
Can I use a video editor on Android?
Android is one of the platforms represented in this category. Check the Supported platforms field for the specific editor before installing or subscribing.
Are free video editors available?
Yes. The list includes tools with free plans, freemium pricing and free trials. Check the pricing note and Paid from field for the current access model.
Can I edit video in a browser?
Web is one of the supported platform types in this category. Confirm that the editor you are considering lists web support.
Which editing features should I compare?
Compare text-based editing, automatic captions, silence removal, AI audio cleanup and maximum export resolution.
Do these editors support desktop systems?
Supported platform types include Windows, macOS and Linux. Check the platform field for the editor and operating system you use.