Automatic captions
CapCut listens to the video and writes the captions, timed to the voice. It detects the spoken language on its own. You fix the text and change the style in one click. It can also translate the captions into another language.
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CapCut pricing, use cases, and first steps
CapCut is a video editing app for phone, computer, and browser. You trim clips, add text and music, and the app writes the captions on its own from what is said. It belongs to Bytedance, the group behind TikTok. It is available in France, and in French.
CapCut has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Free, €0. Prices checked on October 4, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
CapCutEdit a short video and caption it, right from your phone- Vendor
- Bytedance (Singapore), parent company of TikTok
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- Free, €0
- Page checked on
- October 4, 2026
What CapCut does
Who it’s for: communications, marketing, and HR teams that post short videos on social media without a video editor.
Basic editing
You cut out the parts you don’t need, change the speed, and add text, music, filters, and transitions. Everything happens on a timeline, with your finger or the mouse.
Ready-made templates
A template already contains the pacing, the animated text, and the music. You swap in your own footage. CapCut offers templates for social media and for businesses.
Also
- A cleaner voice and sound
- Remove the background
- Create images and videos from text
- Find your projects on all your devices
CapCut pricing
CapCut does not publish a single price list: the price varies by country, device, and promotion. The French App Store also shows a yearly subscription at €109.99, without specifying the plan. A CapCut article dated September 23, 2026 lists Pro at $19.99 per month or $179.99 per year, and a plan for teams starting at $24.99 per month. As checked on October 4, 2026: the same article gives Pro 1 TB of online storage (“1024 GB”) and lists automatic captions, background removal, motion tracking, and noise reduction among the Pro tools, while the pages for those tools list them as free. A help article dated March 26, 2026 still says 100 GB. CapCut does not publish a single number of AI credits per month for Pro: rely on the number shown in your app. Subscription credits expire at each renewal; credits bought separately last two years.
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Free Recommended to start | €0 | Editing now and then |
| Standard | €11.99 per month, price found on the French App Store | Editing on a phone only |
| Pro | €23.99 per month, price found on the French App Store | Regular use across several devices |
What the free plan includes
Basic editing: cutting, adjusting speed, adding text, music, filters, and simple effects. Items marked with a diamond are paid.
Nova’s advice
Don’t pay anything to start: the free plan is enough to cut, add titles, and export. If you move to a paid plan, choose Pro over Standard as soon as you also edit on a computer: Standard only works on the phone. Check the price in your own app before you confirm, because it changes by device.
Free or paid: how usage is counted
Editing is free, with no meter. The subscription opens up items marked with a diamond and gives you credits for AI.
A first try, in 8 minutes
Your data. CapCut belongs to Bytedance, the group behind TikTok: don’t put confidential company footage in it.
What it does less well
- Prices are hard to read: they change by country, device, and time of year, and CapCut sends you to the app to find them.
- The Standard plan gives you nothing on a computer or in the browser. Many people choose it by mistake.
Caption a one-minute videoCapCut- Open CapCut on your computer or in the browser, and create a new project.
- Drag in a short video of someone talking. A message filmed on a phone is enough.
- Click “Text,” then “Auto captions,” and start generating.
- Reread every caption. Fix names, numbers, and acronyms: that is where errors slip in.
- Go to the end of the video. If a closing clip with the CapCut logo was added, select it and delete it.
- Export the video and watch it once all the way through, with the sound off, before you post it.
Jobs that use CapCut
In the starter kit for 8 jobs.
Alternatives to CapCut
Descript
For editing an interview or a webinar by correcting its text, on a computer.
Canva
For a simple video in the company colors, in a tool that is often already approved at work.
Synthesia
For a training video with a virtual presenter, without filming anything.
Runway
For creating video shots from a description, with more settings.
Frequently asked questions about CapCut
How much does CapCut cost?
Free: €0; Standard: €11.99 per month, price found on the French App Store; Pro: €23.99 per month, price found on the French App Store. Prices checked on October 4, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use CapCut for free?
Yes. Basic editing: cutting, adjusting speed, adding text, music, filters, and simple effects. Items marked with a diamond are paid.
What happens to my data with CapCut?
CapCut belongs to Bytedance, the group behind TikTok: don’t put confidential company footage in it.
What are the alternatives to CapCut?
Descript: For editing an interview or a webinar by correcting its text, on a computer. Canva: For a simple video in the company colors, in a tool that is often already approved at work. Synthesia: For a training video with a virtual presenter, without filming anything. Runway: For creating video shots from a description, with more settings.
Official pages consulted
Page checked on October 4, 2026. Brands are named to identify the tools. No affiliation.