Clipchamp

Clipchamp is a straightforward, browser based video editor that Microsoft acquired and folded into Windows and Microsoft 365. The free tier covers cutting, basic transitions, and text overlays without a watermark, which is rarer than it should be.

It suits podcasters who just need to trim a video episode into a few clips and add captions manually, without wanting to learn a heavyweight editor or pay a subscription for occasional use.

Where it falls short is anything automated. There's no AI highlight finder, no auto captioning that rivals dedicated tools, and the stock media library is more corporate than creator focused.

A fine choice if your needs are basic and you already have a Microsoft account, less compelling if you're comparing it against purpose built podcast clip tools.