InShot
Adobe Premiere Pro
| Feature | InShot | Adobe Premiere Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.99/mo | From $22.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | social-media-creators, tiktok-creators, instagram-users, mobile-editors | professional-editors, filmmakers, youtubers, agencies |
| Founded | 2011 | 1991 |
| Video Trimming | ✓ | ✗ |
| Transitions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Music Library | ✓ | ✗ |
| Text Overlays | ✓ | ✗ |
| Filters | ✓ | ✗ |
| Format Conversion | ✓ | ✗ |
| Timeline Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Color Grading | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Cam | ✗ | ✓ |
| Motion Graphics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Audio Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Tools | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ InShot Pros
- Extremely easy to use on mobile
- Great for social media formats
- Affordable pricing
- Large music and effect library
✗ InShot Cons
- Mobile only (no desktop)
- Limited advanced editing features
- Ads on free version
✓ Adobe Premiere Pro Pros
- Industry standard
- Powerful features
- Adobe ecosystem
- Multi-cam editing
✗ Adobe Premiere Pro Cons
- Subscription only
- Steep learning curve
- Resource hungry
The Verdict
InShot is built for social media creators and tiktok creators, with a focus on video-trimming and transitions. Adobe Premiere Pro targets professional editors and filmmakers and leads with timeline-editing and color-grading.
On pricing, InShot is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.99/mo compared to $22.99/mo for Adobe Premiere Pro. That $19/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
InShot has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Adobe Premiere Pro requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.