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Best Video Making Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Video making software helps you create, edit or generate videos on a computer, phone or browser. This list helps buyers compare tools for personal projects, client work and team workflows.
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. | 6.3 | $49.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Adobe Premiere | 6.2 | $19.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 03 CyberLink PowerDirector | It may suit beginners and video enthusiasts, as well as creators making social clips or YouTube videos. | 5.9 | $59.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 FlexClip | FlexClip may suit people making and editing videos in an online workflow, including those who want AI editing tools. | 5.8 | $143.88 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 05 InVideo AI | It suits individuals, small businesses, mid-market teams, and enterprises making videos from text, images, or uploaded media. | 5.7 | $4 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 06 HeyGen | HeyGen suits people who want to create avatar-led or other AI-generated videos from text, images, audio, or presentations. | 5.6 | $24 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Descript | Descript suits creators and teams making videos, podcasts, social clips, screen recordings, product demos, training materials, or internal communications. | 5.5 | $24 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 08 WeVideo | WeVideo suits people who want to edit video in a browser or on an iOS or Android device. | 5.5 | $4.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Animoto | Animoto describes its service as serving consumers, professional photographers, businesses, and educators. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Biteable | It suits individuals and teams creating marketing, training or other videos in a browser. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
Use the list to weigh free plans or trials, entry paid prices, export resolution and watermark policies. Also review supported platforms, AI video generation, team collaboration and included stock media before choosing.
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Adobe Premiere
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Record6.2 Visit
03
CyberLink PowerDirector
It may suit beginners and video enthusiasts, as well as creators making social clips or YouTube videos.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Record5.9 Visit
04
FlexClip
FlexClip may suit people making and editing videos in an online workflow, including those who want AI editing tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.8 Visit
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InVideo AI
It suits individuals, small businesses, mid-market teams, and enterprises making videos from text, images, or uploaded media.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.7 Visit
6
HeyGen
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $24 a month, billed yearly Record5.6 Visit HeyGen suits people who want to create avatar-led or other AI-generated videos from text, images, audio, or presentations.
7
Descript
WebWindowsMac $24 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit Descript suits creators and teams making videos, podcasts, social clips, screen recordings, product demos, training materials, or internal communications.
8
WeVideo
AndroidiPhone & iPad $4.99 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit WeVideo suits people who want to edit video in a browser or on an iOS or Android device.
9
Animoto
iPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.4 Visit Animoto describes its service as serving consumers, professional photographers, businesses, and educators.
10
Biteable
Web Free plan Record5.4 Visit It suits individuals and teams creating marketing, training or other videos in a browser.
13
Kapwing
WebWindowsMac $16 a month, billed yearly Record5.2 Visit Kapwing suits creators who want browser-based video editing, including transcript editing and silence removal.
14
OpenShot Video Editor
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record5.1 Visit It suits people who want a free desktop editor on Windows, macOS, or Linux, including users needing 4K export.
15
Final Cut Pro
iPhone & iPadMac $29.99 a year Record5.0 Visit Final Cut Pro suits beginning editors and professionals working on Mac or iPad.
16
VEED
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record5.0 Visit VEED suits people who want to create or edit videos in a browser or on mobile, including those who need subtitles, translation, or team review tools.
17
Lightworks
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.9 Visit Lightworks may suit desktop editors working on social clips, YouTube videos, documentaries, music videos or feature films.
18
Kdenlive
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit It suits editors who want free desktop software for simple edits through professional projects.
20
Shotcut
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit Shotcut suits desktop users looking for a free editor with timeline-based video and audio tools.
21
DaVinci Resolve
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.7 Visit DaVinci Resolve suits editors and post-production teams looking for video, color, effects, motion graphics and audio workflows in one desktop application.
22
Synthesia
WebAPI $29 a month Record4.7 Visit Synthesia may suit individuals and teams seeking a web-based way to turn text or images into videos.
23
Runway
API $12 a month, billed yearly Record4.3 Visit Runway suits people looking to generate video from text or images, including users who need AI avatars, API access or commercial use.
Before you choose
Start with the plan
Check whether a tool has a free plan or a free trial. Review the paid-from price when you need features beyond the free option.
DaVinci Resolve offers a free plan, with paid plans beginning at $295. Final Cut Pro lists paid plans from $2.99 per month and no free plan.
Match your devices
Supported platforms on this list include Windows, web, macOS, iOS, Android and an API. Choose a tool that runs where you plan to make or deliver videos.
A browser-based option can suit mixed devices. An API can fit a workflow that connects software services.
Check export limits
Look at each tool's top export resolution and its policy on watermark-free files. These settings affect how a finished video looks and where you can publish it.
Read the export details before committing to a plan, especially when a project needs a specific resolution or a clean file.
Review creation features
Consider whether a tool can generate video with AI, alongside the editing tools you need.
Check whether stock media is included. Included media can affect the assets available for a video and the plan you need.
Plan for teamwork
If a project has more than one contributor, compare the team collaboration feature. Confirm that the workflow fits the way people need to share or change a video.
Questions
Can I find video software with a free plan?
Yes. A free plan is offered by items on this list. DaVinci Resolve and Animoto are examples with a listed free plan.
Is a free trial available?
A free trial is offered by items on this list. Check the individual tool listing for its trial terms.
What platforms do these tools support?
Platforms represented include Windows, web, macOS, iOS, Android and API access. Check a tool's supported-platform details before choosing.
How do I compare video export quality?
Check the listed maximum resolution and then review the watermark-free export policy. These details show what file the tool can produce.
Do these tools include AI video generation?
The comparison includes an AI video generation field. Review a tool's listing to see whether that capability is provided.
Can a team work together in these tools?
Team collaboration appears among the comparison fields. Check the listing for the collaboration support tied to the tool and plan.
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