ByteDance · since 2020
CapCut
Free desktop editor built for short-form video.
PriceFree; Pro for some effects, stock and cloud
Get itwww.capcut.com ↗CapCut is the Windows app people finish Reels and TikToks in: captions, templates, and vertical timelines without a Creative Cloud seat.
Long-form color and finishing belong to DaVinci Resolve or Premiere. CapCut wins when the deliverable is a vertical clip.
Why it's here
- Fast captions and templates for short-form
- Free desktop app for Reels and TikToks
- Vertical-video friendly
- Built for short-form, leave long-form to pro NLEs