Starts atFreemium; Pro US$144/yr per person
- Free plan
- Free trialfree trial of Pro or Business
- No watermark on free exports
Head-to-head
FlexClip vs Canva: which online editor is better for short videos?
At a glance
Starts atFree plan · paid from $11.99/mo billed yearly
- Free plan1 stock video per project
- Watermark on free exports
For most creators, Canva wins on the free plan: 1080p video export with no watermark, plus thumbnails and graphics. FlexClip is a dedicated video maker with AI subtitles and stock video, but its free plan is 720p with a watermark. Paid starts at $11.99/month billed yearly.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Canva | FlexClip |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes, 1 stock video per project |
| Free export | Up to 1080p, no watermark | 720p, watermark |
| Paid from | Pro: US$144/year for one person (about $12/month) | $11.99/month billed yearly |
| Commercial use | Yes | Not reached on FlexClip's pricing page (Oct 2026) |
| Extras | Thumbnails, graphics, brand kit, scheduling on Pro | AI subtitles, text to video, long to shorts, screen recorder |
| Best for | Design plus simple video | Template video on a budget |
For Shorts, TikTok and Reels
Both have 9:16 templates. The free export decides it for many people. A 720p watermarked Short looks soft and branded. Canva Free avoids both. If you need FlexClip's AI tools, budget for a paid plan.
How to choose
- Free only: Canva.
- Need thumbnails too: Canva.
- Want AI long-to-shorts in a browser: FlexClip paid.
Questions people search
Is FlexClip free?
Yes, but free exports are 720p with a watermark.
Does Canva add a watermark to videos?
Canva Free exports video up to 1080p with no watermark.
How much does FlexClip cost?
From $11.99 a month billed yearly.
Related: Canva vs CapCut, Canva vs Adobe Express.
Sources: canva.com/pricing, canva.com/help/download-as-video, flexclip.com/pricing.html, flexclip.com/learn/flexclip-pricing.html. Canva prices are US prices from canva.com/pricing (checked 16 Oct 2026). FlexClip's pricing page did not load prices for us, so its figures come from ShortStack's tool data and the help pages listed. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.