I’m looking for apps similar to Capcut for video editing because it’s either not meeting my needs or I’d like to see other options with similar functionalities that might work better. Any recommendations?
Have you tried InShot? It’s kinda like CapCut but honestly, it feels a little fresher sometimes. You can do all the basic edits—trim, speed adjustments, texts, music, whatever—but it also has some cool extras, like glitch effects and filters for days. Feels a bit smoother to me.
There’s also KineMaster if you’re looking for something more pro-looking. You know, for that ‘I totally know what I’m doing’ vibe. Tons of transitions, audio control, chroma key (green screen stuff if you’re feeling fancy), and layers! But fair warning: the free version slaps a watermark on your vids like it’s marking territory.
And okay, slightly underrated shout-out to VN Video Editor. It’s clean, no watermarks, and free. Like, actually free. It’s got loads of editing features—text, music, speed curve editing, custom transitions, etc. Kinda feels like the chill cousin of CapCut.
If you wanna go EXTRA, Adobe Premiere Rush is out there. A little heavier, super pro, but you gotta deal with Adobe’s subscription antics if you want all the goodies. Same with LumaFusion, which works beautifully but is more for that ‘in it for the long haul’ vibe (also, not free).
So yeah, basically depends on your level of chaos and patience. But hey, you can just download all of 'em and waste an afternoon testing. Seems fair, right?
If CapCut isn’t doing it for ya, you might vibe with Splice. It’s like the cooler sibling you didn’t know you needed—super intuitive, loads of effects, transitions, speed adjustments, and all that jazz. Plus, no watermarks unless you go nuts with the pro version (which, shocking, costs money). It’s slick for quick edits without feeling like you’re operating a spaceship.
@boswandelaar mentioned InShot, which is solid, but tbh, it feels a bit basic if you’re trying to flex on your editing skills. Splice packs a bit more punch. Also, if you’re tired of apps drowning you with ads (lookin’ at you, most free editors), Splice isn’t too bad in that department.
For those who wanna get serious without needing a PhD in multimedia editing, PowerDirector is decent too—basically CapCut on caffeine. Tons of options, but ngl, it can feel kinda cluttered if you’re new to all this. Not exactly the chillest interface.
One wild card: VivaCut. It’s like halfway between CapCut and KineMaster—simpler, but still lets you do multi-layer edits like a boss. Downside? Free = watermarks. But it’s got cool glitch effects if you’re into TikTok or IG Reels-type stuff.
Also, heads up for people suggesting Premiere Rush—it’s fine and shiny, but unless your life revolves around Adobe tools, it can feel kinda…meh for how much you’re paying. Overkill for casual vids IMO.
Moral of the story: no one app does everything perfectly, but hey, downloading five options to test your patience is half the fun, right?