Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kapwing | 16 USD/mo | yes | Video generators |
 CapCut | not listed | yes | Video generators |
 Descript | 16 USD/mo | yes | Video generators |
 VEED | 129 EUR/yr | trial | Video generators |
 Vimeo Create | not listed | yes | Video generators |
 Captions | 24.99 USD/mo | trial | Video generators |
 OpusClip | 15 USD/mo | yes | Video generators |
 HeyGen | 29 USD/mo | yes | Video generators |
Each alternative in short
1. CapCut
Online, desktop and mobile video editor with AI tools for creating and editing videos for YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free to try online without a credit card; the page advertises free online editing and exports without watermark. Full plan limits are not shown on the homepage.
2. Descript
Text-based AI video and audio editor: record, transcribe, edit and publish by editing a transcript, for creators, podcasters and teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: text-based editing and a try of the AI tools, with the features limited compared to paid plans.
3. VEED
Browser-based AI video platform that generates, edits, dubs and subtitles videos, aimed at marketers and solo creators making social content.
There is a free trial. The site says tools are free to try in the browser; the pricing page states you can start for free before upgrading. Exact free-plan limits are not given in the text.
4. Vimeo Create
Ad-free video hosting, editing, and sharing platform for creatives, marketers, and businesses, with AI editing and translation features.
Yes, there is a free plan. Start for free is offered; the specific limits of the free plan are not stated in the provided text.
5. Captions
AI video editor that turns raw footage into a fully edited, ready-to-share video, aimed at creators without editing experience.
There is a free trial. Free sign-up with access to some features without a subscription; the free plan includes 1 caption template and limited features, with no generative AI credits.
6. OpusClip
Turns long videos into short, captioned clips for social platforms, for creators, marketers and teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 60 credits per month, up to 1080p rendered clips, auto reframe and captions with watermark; clips are not exportable after 3 days.
7. HeyGen
AI video generator that turns text, images or audio into videos with realistic avatars, narration, captions and translation, for creators and marketers.
Yes, there is a free plan. 3 videos per month up to 1 minute, access to Avatar IV, 500+ stock avatars, 1 custom video avatar, 30+ languages.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Kapwing?
The most popular option in the same category is CapCut. See the comparison table above.