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Clips and socialCapCut
General starting costFree
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WorkflowNot verified in this comparison
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The verdictThe free timeline most people already have on their phone.
Free tierAvailable. Check the plan limits below.
Best forVideo shows that already have the file, and a person who will sit on the phone or desktop timeline for an hour.
Not the best fitAudio-only shows, or anyone who wants the clips to look unlike TikTok.
The gotchaA Pro template or the branded outro can watermark a free export.
Public plans
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  • Standard$0
  • Pro monthly$19.99/mo on the US resource page; help says check in-app
  • Pro yearly$179.99/yr on that same US page
Pricing notesOfficial help: no fixed global Pro price. Quote the in-app checkout.
CategoryClips and social
Tool typeVideo editors
Also listed inNo secondary categories
Price checked2026-08-23
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