What we like
- Excellent free editor on every device
- Auto-captions and trendy templates
- Built for TikTok, Reels and Shorts formats
Watch out for
- Pro price roughly doubled in 2026 ($179.99/yr)
- Prices vary by country and app store
- Owned by ByteDance: check your organization’s policy
Key facts
| Category | AI video, voice & music |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: full editor with basic effects and captions |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $19.99/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | $15/mo |
| Top plan | Pro: $19.99/mo |
| Seats | Individual; Teams by quote |
| Trial / refund | Free plan |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
Checked Oct 9, 2026 on the official site. Prices and terms change: confirm before you buy.
CapCut plans & pricing
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly (per month) | Cost per year | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | - | $0 | Editing, captions, templates, basic effects |
| Pro | $19.99 | $15 save 25% | $180 | Premium effects, templates and AI tools ($179.99/yr) |
| Teams | Custom | - | - | Custom per seat |
List prices for one user, checked Oct 9, 2026. Taxes extra; per-user plans multiply by seats. Vendors change plans often: confirm on CapCut’s pricing page. Add it to the stack cost calculator →
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