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
InShot vs Canva: phone video editor or design tool?
At a glance
Starts atFree plan · paid from $4.99/mo
- Free plan
- Watermark not statedThe provider does not say
They do different jobs. InShot is a phone video editor for trimming, music, speed and vertical format, with InShot Pro at $4.99/month, $19.99/year or $49.99 lifetime on the US App Store. Canva is a design tool for thumbnails, graphics and template videos. Many creators edit clips in InShot and make thumbnails in Canva.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Canva | InShot |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, one person | Yes |
| Paid plan | Pro US$144/year for one person (about $12/month) | InShot Pro $4.99/month, $19.99/year, $49.99 lifetime (US App Store) |
| Watermark | Free downloads are watermark-free per ShortStack data | Watermark on free exports per ShortStack data |
| Video export | Up to 1080p per Canva help | Up to 4K per ShortStack data |
| Main job | Design, thumbnails, templates | Phone video editing |
| Commercial use | Yes, per ShortStack data | Not on the App Store page (Oct 2026) |
| Best for | Thumbnails and graphics | Quick phone edits |
For Shorts, TikTok and Reels creators
InShot is faster for cutting real footage on a phone. Canva is better for text-heavy or template videos and for YouTube thumbnails. Canva Pro also includes social scheduling. If you only edit clips, InShot Pro yearly at $19.99 costs far less than Canva Pro.
How to choose
- If you film on a phone and cut clips, use InShot.
- If you need thumbnails or branded templates, use Canva Free.
- Pay for InShot Pro only to remove the watermark. Pay for Canva Pro for premium content and scheduling.
Common questions
Is InShot better than Canva for video?
For editing real footage on a phone, yes. Canva is better for graphics and template videos.
How much is InShot Pro?
On the US App Store: $4.99/month, $19.99/year or $49.99 lifetime.
Can Canva edit TikToks?
Yes, with templates and a basic editor, but it is lighter than a dedicated video editor.
Related: Canva vs CapCut, CapCut vs InShot, InShot alternatives, thumbnail tools.
Sources: canva.com/pricing, inshot.com, apps.apple.com/us/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197. Canva prices are US prices from canva.com/pricing (checked 16 Oct 2026). Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.