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Best Video Editing Software 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Wondershare Filmora leads this list of 153 (record score 8.8, free plan). CyberLink PowerDirector is next (record score 8.5, free plan), and Captions is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 8.2).
This list helps you compare video editing software for Windows, macOS, web browsers, iOS, Android and Linux. It suits buyers choosing where they want to edit and how they want to pay.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Wondershare Filmora | Filmora suits social creators, businesses and marketers, educators, and people making AI-assisted stories. | 8.8 | $49.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 02 CyberLink PowerDirector | PowerDirector is freemium video editing software for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. | 8.5 | $59.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Captions | Captions may suit creators, marketers, and developers making short-form clips, ads, or listing videos. | 8.2 | $4.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Avid Media Composer | 8.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 ApowerEdit | ApowerEdit suits people making educational, training, promotional, or marketing videos who want editing tools across desktop, mobile, or browser. | 8.0 | $39.95 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Descript | Descript suits creators and teams making videos, podcasts, social clips, screen recordings, product demos, training materials, or internal communications. | 7.9 | $24 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 07 FlexClip | FlexClip is freemium video editing software for Android, iOS, web and Windows. | 7.9 | $143.88 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 08 InShot | InShot suits people who want to edit video and photos, make collages, and share finished clips to social apps. | 7.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Mac | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 09 CapCut | 7.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 | |
| 10 WeVideo | WeVideo is a freemium online video editor with Android and iOS apps and a web app. | 7.8 | $4.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 28 Sep 2026 |
The page does not publish a ranking basis, so use those fields to narrow your choice.
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CyberLink PowerDirector
PowerDirector is freemium video editing software for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Record8.5 Visit
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Captions
Captions may suit creators, marketers, and developers making short-form clips, ads, or listing videos.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.2 Visit
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Avid Media Composer
WindowsMac Record8.0 Visit
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ApowerEdit
ApowerEdit suits people making educational, training, promotional, or marketing videos who want editing tools across desktop, mobile, or browser.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record8.0 Visit
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Descript
WebWindowsMac $24 a month, billed yearly Record7.9 Visit Descript suits creators and teams making videos, podcasts, social clips, screen recordings, product demos, training materials, or internal communications.
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FlexClip
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $143.88 a year Record7.9 Visit FlexClip is freemium video editing software for Android, iOS, web and Windows.
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InShot
AndroidiPhone & iPadMac Free plan Record7.9 Visit InShot suits people who want to edit video and photos, make collages, and share finished clips to social apps.
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WeVideo
AndroidiPhone & iPad $4.99 a month, billed yearly Record7.8 Visit WeVideo is a freemium online video editor with Android and iOS apps and a web app.
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Vizard
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $29 a month Record7.8 Visit Vizard describes the product for content marketers and also presents use cases for creators, podcasters, coaches, and agencies.
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InVideo AI
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $4 a month, billed yearly Record7.7 Visit It suits individuals, small businesses, mid-market teams, and enterprises making videos from text, images, or uploaded media.
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Videoleap
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $5.83 a month, billed yearly Record7.7 Visit Videoleap suits creators, social media managers, businesses, and people editing personal videos.
14
Final Cut Pro
iPhone & iPadMac $29.99 a year Record7.6 Visit Final Cut Pro suits beginning editors and professionals working on Mac or iPad.
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Powtoon
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $8 a month, billed yearly Record7.6 Visit Powtoon may suit educators, trainers, marketers, entrepreneurs, and organizations creating presentations, ads, explainers, or training materials.
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VSDC Video Editor
iPhone & iPadWindows $29.99 a year Record7.5 Visit It suits Windows users who need video editing, audio tools, conversion, or DVD authoring.
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DaVinci Resolve
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.4 Visit DaVinci Resolve suits editors and post-production teams looking for video, color, effects, motion graphics and audio workflows in one desktop application.
18
VideoPad
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Free plan Record7.4 Visit VideoPad may suit people editing video on desktop or mobile who need multiple tracks, format support, or 3D and 360 editing.
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Lightworks
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record7.3 Visit Lightworks is a desktop editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows with 4K export.
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VEED
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record7.3 Visit VEED is freemium editing software for Android, iOS, the web and a browser extension.
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OpenShot Video Editor
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.3 Visit It suits people who want a free desktop editor on Windows, macOS, or Linux, including users needing 4K export.
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Kapwing
WebWindowsMac $16 a month, billed yearly Record7.3 Visit Kapwing suits creators who want browser-based video editing, including transcript editing and silence removal.
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VSDC Free Video Editor
iPhone & iPadWindows $19.99 a year Record7.3 Visit VSDC suits people editing video on Windows or iOS who want effects, text, subtitles, or high-resolution workflows.
Before you choose
Match the app to your devices
Check the platform fields before you choose. The list covers Windows, macOS, web, iOS, Android and Linux, but availability differs by tool.
If you move between a computer and a phone, look for both desktop or web access and a mobile app.
Separate free plans from trials
A free plan and a free trial answer different needs. Check the Free plan field, then review Paid from pricing when you need capabilities beyond that plan.
A trial can help you assess a paid tier before committing, but it does not replace a continuing free plan.
Check export and app coverage
Use the 4K export field if your projects need that output. For each workflow, note whether a tool has desktop, web or mobile access.
Choose the combination that fits where you create and where you need to finish or share a project.
Review collaboration and storage
Team collaboration shows whether a tool supports shared work. Included cloud storage indicates whether storage is part of the listed plan.
Compare those fields with your project handoffs and storage needs before you pay.
Questions
Which platforms does this list cover?
Coverage spans Windows, web, macOS, iOS, Android and Linux.
How do I find software with a free plan?
Use the Free plan comparison field. A free plan is separate from a free trial, so check both fields.
Can I edit on a phone?
Check the Mobile app field. The list covers mobile software for iOS and Android.
Does the list compare 4K export?
Yes. 4K export is one of the comparison fields.
Can teams work together in these tools?
Check the Team collaboration field for the software you are considering.
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