🎬 Video Editing Pricing Comparison
Compare pricing across 18 video editing tools. 16 offer free plans.
18 Tools Compared
16 Free Plans
$22.99 Lowest Paid
Free Video Editing Tools (16)
| Tool | Rating | Free Plan | Paid Plans | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runway | ★ 4.5 | ✓ Free | Standard: $12/mo, Pro: $28/mo, Unlimited: $76/mo, Enterprise: Custom | filmmakers, content creators |
| Descript | ★ 4.5 | ✓ Free | Hobbyist: $24/mo, Creator: $33/mo, Business: $40/mo | podcasters, youtubers |
| Adobe Express | ★ 4.3 | ✓ Free | Premium: $9.99/mo | social media managers, small businesses |
| CapCut | ★ 4.5 | ✓ Free | Pro: $7.99/mo | social media creators, tiktok creators |
| Blender | ★ 4.7 | ✓ Free | Free only | 3d artists, indie game developers |
| DaVinci Resolve | ★ 4.7 | ✓ Free | Studio: $295/mo | professional editors, colorists |
| Canva Video | ★ 4.3 | ✓ Free | Pro: $15/mo, Teams: $10/mo | social media managers, small businesses |
| Descript | ★ 4.5 | ✓ Free | Hobbyist: $24/mo, Business: $33/mo, Enterprise: Custom | podcasters, youtubers |
| InVideo | ★ 4.3 | ✓ Free | Plus: $25/mo, Max: $60/mo | social media managers, small businesses |
| InShot | ★ 4.5 | ✓ Free | Pro: $3.99/mo, Annual: $14.99/mo | social media creators, tiktok creators |
| Filmora | ★ 4.3 | ✓ Free | Annual: $49.99/mo, Perpetual: $79.99/mo | beginner editors, youtubers |
| VN Video Editor | ★ 4.4 | ✓ Free | Free only | budget creators, mobile editors |
| Pictory | ★ 4.2 | ✓ Free | Starter: $19/mo, Professional: $39/mo, Teams: $99/mo | content creators, marketers |
| Descript for Writing | ★ 4.5 | ✓ Free | Hobbyist: $24/mo, Creator: $33/mo, Business: $40/mo | podcasters, youtubers |
| Shotcut | ★ 4 | ✓ Free | Free only | beginners, budget users |
| Kdenlive | ★ 4 | ✓ Free | Free only | linux users, hobbyists |
Full Pricing Comparison
| # | Tool | Rating | Free? | Plans & Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Runway | ★ 4.5 | ✓ | Free: $0 | Standard: $12/mo | Pro: $28/mo | Unlimited: $76/mo | Enterprise: Custom |
| 2 | Descript | ★ 4.5 | ✓ | Free: $0 | Hobbyist: $24/mo | Creator: $33/mo | Business: $40/mo |
| 3 | Adobe Express | ★ 4.3 | ✓ | Free: $0 | Premium: $9.99/mo |
| 4 | CapCut | ★ 4.5 | ✓ | Free: $0 | Pro: $7.99/mo |
| 5 | Blender | ★ 4.7 | ✓ | Free: $0 |
| 6 | DaVinci Resolve | ★ 4.7 | ✓ | Free: $0 | Studio: $295/mo |
| 7 | Canva Video | ★ 4.3 | ✓ | Free: $0 | Pro: $15/mo | Teams: $10/mo |
| 8 | Descript | ★ 4.5 | ✓ | Free: $0 | Hobbyist: $24/mo | Business: $33/mo | Enterprise: Custom |
| 9 | InVideo | ★ 4.3 | ✓ | Free: $0 | Plus: $25/mo | Max: $60/mo |
| 10 | InShot | ★ 4.5 | ✓ | Free: $0 | Pro: $3.99/mo | Annual: $14.99/mo |
| 11 | Filmora | ★ 4.3 | ✓ | Free: $0 | Annual: $49.99/mo | Perpetual: $79.99/mo |
| 12 | VN Video Editor | ★ 4.4 | ✓ | Free: $0 |
| 13 | Pictory | ★ 4.2 | ✓ | Free: $0 | Starter: $19/mo | Professional: $39/mo | Teams: $99/mo |
| 14 | Descript for Writing | ★ 4.5 | ✓ | Free: $0 | Hobbyist: $24/mo | Creator: $33/mo | Business: $40/mo |
| 15 | Shotcut | ★ 4 | ✓ | Free: $0 |
| 16 | Kdenlive | ★ 4 | ✓ | Free: $0 |
| 17 | Adobe Premiere Pro | ★ 4.5 | ✗ | Single-app: $22.99/mo | All-apps: $54.99/mo |
| 18 | Final Cut Pro | ★ 4.6 | ✗ | One-time: $299.99/mo |
How to Choose the Right Video Editing Tool
- Start free: 16 tools offer free plans — try before you commit.
- Consider team size: Pricing often scales with users. A tool cheap for 1 person may be expensive for 50.
- Check annual discounts: Most tools offer 15-30% off when paying annually vs monthly.
- Compare features at each tier: The cheapest plan may lack the feature you need most.