Best AI Video Editing Software in 2026
Updated
In short: OpusClip is ranked #1 of 28 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Vizard and Captions. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Vizard. The lowest first paid tier on this page is FireCut at $0.83/mo.
AI video editors can support work such as captioning, text-based editing, and preparing clips or other outputs for reuse. Compare the entries on AI editing actions, auto captions, repurposing outputs, maximum video length, and max export resolution. Text-based editing and supported platforms add workflow considerations, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help with practical fit. The ranking starts with OpusClip, Vizard, and Captions, followed by Vidio.ai and CapCut. Consider the footage you handle and the outputs you need, then use the listed capabilities and limits to compare options for your editing workflow.
28 AI video editing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | AI editing actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OpusClip | 8.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $15/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 2 |  Vizard | 8.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 3 | Captions | 8.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $24.99/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 4 |  Vidio.ai | 7.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 5 | CapCut | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 6 | Descript | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1,624/mo | Yes | 16 /user/mo | — | View |
| 7 | Gling | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $10/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 8 |  FireCut | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $0.83/mo | Yes | — | silence removal, filler removal, repetition detection, profanity removal, podcast camera switching, chapter detection, caption generation, zoom cuts, B-roll search, music search, highlights generation, script-guided editing, Magic Cut | View |
| 9 | Pictory | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 10 | Kiru | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $15/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 11 |  Spikes Studio | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1.17/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 12 | Pluged AI | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | inspection, cutting, styling, reframing, sound, review, checks, captions, hooks, zoom punches, transitions, transcript highlights, filler removal, B-roll insertion | View |
| 13 | Submagic | 6.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $12/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 | HitPaw Edimakor | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 15 | Choppity | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $20/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 16 | AutoCut | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9.90/mo | — | — | — | View |
| 17 |  Dawn Cut | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 18 |  Loopdesk | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $19/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 19 | 2short.ai | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 20 |  NewTake | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 21 |  LightCut | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 22 | AutoPod | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $29/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 23 |  GoPro Quik | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 24 | Fabel | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 25 |  Klap | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which AI video editing software is ranked first on Inferse?
OpusClip is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 8.5. Vizard is second and Captions third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, FireCut has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.