Best Video Editing Software in 2026
Updated
161 video editing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
161ranked
3free plans on this page
$4.08/molowest paid tier
8 Oct 2026last checked
Video Editing Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 5 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 101 AVS Video EditorPaid from $4.08/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 102 MixReels
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 103 Cinelerra-GG Infinity
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 104 OpenScene
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 105 VideoShow
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 106 BlickPaid from €35.60/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 107 Clideo Meme MakerFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 108 CardboardPaid from $32/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 109 Google VidsPaid from $7/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 110 VivaCut
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 111 Video Star
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 112 EzvidFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 113 123apps Video EditorFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 114 Nero AI Video UpscalerPaid from $7.08/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 115 ACDSee LUXEA Pro Video EditorPaid from $4.17/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 116 AquaSoft StagesPaid from $14.90/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 117 Alight Motion
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 118 Kaestral
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 119 ShakrPaid from $200/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 120 GOM PlayerPaid from $22/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 121 AquaSoft Video VisionPaid from $9.99/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 122 Oxoven
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 123 TunesKit AceMoviPaid from $5.83/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 124 VITA
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 125 Machete Video EditorPaid from $21.95/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Desktop app | Web app |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | AVS Video Editor | 6.6 | No | $4.08/mo | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 102 | MixReels | 6.6 | No | — | Yes | — | No | No |
| 103 | Cinelerra-GG Infinity | 6.5 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 104 | OpenScene | 6.5 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 105 | VideoShow | 6.5 | No | — | Yes | — | No | No |
| 106 | Blick | 6.5 | No | €35.60/mo | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 107 | Clideo Meme Maker | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 108 | Cardboard | 6.4 | No | $32/mo | No | $32/mo | — | — |
| 109 | Google Vids | 6.4 | No | $7/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 110 | VivaCut | 6.4 | No | — | Yes | — | No | No |
| 111 | Video Star | 6.4 | No | — | Yes | — | No | No |
| 112 | Ezvid | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 113 | 123apps Video Editor | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | No | Yes |
| 114 | Nero AI Video Upscaler | 6.4 | No | $7.08/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 115 | ACDSee LUXEA Pro Video Editor | 6.3 | No | $4.17/mo | No | — | Yes | No |
| 116 | AquaSoft Stages | 6.3 | No | $14.90/mo | No | $14.90/mo | Yes | No |
| 117 | Alight Motion | 6.3 | No | — | Yes | — | No | — |
| 118 | Kaestral | 6.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 119 | Shakr | 6.3 | No | $200/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 120 | GOM Player | 6.3 | No | $22/mo | No | — | Yes | — |
| 121 | AquaSoft Video Vision | 6.2 | No | $9.99/mo | No | $4.99/mo | Yes | — |
| 122 | Oxoven | 6.2 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 123 | TunesKit AceMovi | 6.2 | No | $5.83/mo | No | $39.95/mo | Yes | — |
| 124 | VITA | 6.2 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 125 | Machete Video Editor | 6.2 | No | $21.95/mo | Yes | — | Yes | — |
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