CapCut is ByteDance’s video editor, and the default starting point for a huge share of TikTok, Reels and Shorts content. It pairs a genuinely approachable timeline editor with AI helpers – auto captions, background removal, text-to-speech, retouching and a huge library of trend templates that mirror what is performing on TikTok right now.
The free tier is unusually generous for everyday editing, while CapCut Pro (region-dependent pricing, roughly $10 per month) unlocks premium effects, higher-quality exports and cloud features. Desktop, mobile and web apps keep projects in sync, which makes it easy to start a cut on the phone and finish it on the laptop.