Best AI video
editors in 2026
Six tools that edit video with AI, side by side: what each one does, what it costs to start and what you get free. Facts are sourced from each vendor's own page, with the date we read it.
For creators and sellers editing short video
What to compare before you pick one
The same four questions apply to every tool on this page.
Timeline or AI edits
CapCut, Descript, VEED and Kapwing are full editors with AI helpers. Inflyu and Runway apply AI edits to a clip. Many people use one of each.
What the AI changes
Some tools clean up audio and subtitles, others change what is in the picture: a person, an object, the style. Match the tool to the change.
Subscription or per edit
CapCut, Runway, Descript, VEED and Kapwing sell plans. Inflyu sells credit packs you pay for per edit, with a monthly plan as an option.
What the free tier covers
Free plans often add a watermark or cap resolution and length. Read the free-tier column before you start a project.
How editing works in Inflyu
Three steps, and you see the price before you spend a credit.
Upload your clip
Add a video you have the rights to and pick the tool: restyle, swap, erase, lip-sync, captions and more.
Say what to change
Describe the edit in plain language, and add a photo where the tool uses one.
Check the price, then run
The editor shows the credits before you run it, and a failed run is refunded.
Side by side
We make Inflyu, so it is first and marked. Every other fact comes from the vendor's own page, linked in the cell and dated 23 Oct 2026. Prices change, so confirm on the vendor page before you pay.
| Tool | AI video editing | Starting price | Free tier | Where it is strong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InflyuOur product | AI edits on a clip you upload: restyle, reimagine, swap a person or object, erase, lip-sync, captions, voiceover, or animate a still. It is not a multi-track timeline editor.inflyu.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | 1 credit for captions, and 11 credits for a 4s restyle (about $1.16 at the Power pack rate). Each tool is priced on its own. Credit packs start at $1.99 and never expire.inflyu.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | 20 free credits once at sign-up, no card required. Running a job needs a verified email.inflyu.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | You pay per edit, the price is shown before you run, and a failed run is refunded. Weaker spot: there is no timeline for cutting and arranging clips, so pair it with an editor for assembly. |
| CapCut | A browser-based video editor with AI subtitles, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, background removal, effects, cloud storage and collaboration.capcut.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | Pro: USD 14/month (USD 89.99/year billed yearly) with 1,200 monthly AI credits, premium templates and 1 TB of storage.capcut.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | A Free plan at USD 0 with free templates and basic editing tools.capcut.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | A free tier, a large template library and a broad set of built-in AI helpers around a full editor. |
| Runway | AI video tools that change lighting or style, add or delete elements, and swap outfits, backgrounds or objects in a clip.runway.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | Standard: $12/month billed annually, with 625 credits a month that do not roll over.runway.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | A Free plan: 125 one-time credits that do not expire, a selection of generative models and 5GB of storage.runway.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | Prompt-driven edits of existing footage (restyle, relight, swap objects or backgrounds) as dedicated apps. |
| Descript | Edit video by editing its transcript, with AI to cut stumbles, clean audio, add captions, translate and swap backgrounds.descript.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | Hobbyist is listed from $16 per person per month, with 10 media hours, 400 AI credits and 1080p. The page does not say which of its two prices is the annual one.descript.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | Free at $0: 60 media minutes a month, 100 one-time AI credits, 720p local export, 5GB of storage, no credit card required.descript.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | Text-based editing: change the transcript and the video follows, which suits talking-head and podcast-style content. |
| VEED | An online editor with AI for transcript-based trimming, silence and filler removal, subtitles, audio cleanup, B-roll, eye-contact correction, avatars and translation.veed.io · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | Paid plans start at $9/month billed yearly or $19/month billed monthly.veed.io · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | Free to start with no card: basic tools, 720p export with a watermark and one-time trials of some AI tools.veed.io · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | A wide AI toolset inside one browser editor, from subtitles and audio cleanup to eye-contact correction and translation. |
| Kapwing | An online editor with auto-subtitles, audio enhancement, background removal, a clip maker, dubbing, text-based editing, Smart Cut and B-roll.kapwing.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | Pro is listed from $16, with 1,000 credits a month, no watermark and 4K export. The page does not state the billing period in the text we read.kapwing.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | Free at $0: exports with a watermark, 720p up to 4 minutes, 10 credits and 5GB of storage with projects kept 3 days.kapwing.com · Checked 23 Oct 2026 | Manual timeline editing combined with AI shortcuts such as Smart Cut, auto B-roll and repurposing long videos into clips. |
What Inflyu edits cost
Each tool has its own price; clip tools are priced by length, and these are the shortest. Dollar amounts use the Power pack rate, the cheapest per credit. The editor shows the exact credits before you run.
| Edit | Credits |
|---|---|
| Captions | 1 credit ($0.11) |
| Extend a clip, 4s | 5 credits ($0.53) |
| Lip-sync, 4s | 6 credits ($0.63) |
| Restyle, 4s | 11 credits ($1.16) |
| Swap a person, 4s | 12 credits ($1.27) |
| Erase an object, 4s | 11 credits ($1.16) |
| Animate a still, 4s | 11 credits ($1.16) |
Want the details of the tool itself? See AI video editor.
Questions
What is an AI video editor?+
It uses AI to do edits that used to be manual: cutting by transcript, adding captions and voiceover, or changing what is in the picture, such as the style, a person or an object.
Which AI video editor is best?+
It depends on the job. CapCut, Descript, VEED and Kapwing are full editors with AI helpers, and Runway edits footage from prompts. Inflyu applies AI edits to a clip and charges per edit. We make Inflyu, so check the linked vendor pages for the others.
How much does an edit cost with Inflyu?+
Each tool is priced on its own: captions 1 credit, extend a clip, 4s 5 credits, lip-sync, 4s 6 credits, restyle, 4s 11 credits, swap a person, 4s 12 credits, erase an object, 4s 11 credits, animate a still, 4s 11 credits. Longer clips cost more, and the editor shows the exact credits before you run.
Can I try the Inflyu video editor for free?+
A new Inflyu account gets 20 free credits once, no card required, and running a job needs a verified email. Most tools have no anonymous trial.
Do I need a subscription for Inflyu?+
No. Credit packs are one-time purchases that start at $1.99, and pack credits never expire. If you would rather refill each month, monthly plans exist too, and unused monthly credits do not roll over.
How current are the competitor prices on this page?+
Each competitor fact links to the vendor page it came from and shows the date it was read, most recently 23 Oct 2026. Plans and credits change often, so confirm on the vendor page before you pay. If a fact could not be confirmed on a vendor page, it is left out.
What does Inflyu not do well?+
It is not a multi-track timeline editor, so assembling a long video from many clips needs another editor. It edits short clips, and fine detail can shift when the AI redraws the picture, so check the result before you post.
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