Starts atFree plan · paid from $9.99/mo
- Free plan
- No watermark on free exports
Head-to-head
Kapwing vs Clipchamp: which browser editor is better for creators?
At a glance
Starts atFree plan · paid from $16/mo
- Free plan
- Watermark on free exports
Clipchamp wins on free. Free exports go up to 1080p with no watermark, plus AI subtitles. Kapwing Free is 720p with a watermark, a 4 minute export cap and 30 export minutes a month. Kapwing Pro is $16/month (yearly saves 33%) for 4K and 120 minute exports. Kapwing is stronger for team workspaces, resizing and AI repurposing. Clipchamp Premium comes with Microsoft 365.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Clipchamp | Kapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Free export | Up to 1080p, no watermark | 720p, watermark, 4 minute max, 30 minutes a month |
| Paid plan | Premium with Microsoft 365 Personal or Family | Pro: $16/month, 4K, no watermark, 120 minute exports |
| Higher plan | None listed | Business: $50/month. Enterprise: custom |
| Paid export | Up to 4K | Up to 4K |
| Captions | AI subtitles on Free | Auto subtitles, 1,000 subtitle minutes on Pro (ShortStack data) |
| Devices | Browser and Windows | Browser |
| Best for | Free solo edits | Team editing and repurposing |
Which one for Shorts, TikTok and Reels?
A 60 second Short fits inside Kapwing Free's 4 minute cap, but you get a watermark and 720p. Clipchamp Free gives 1080p with no watermark, which is what TikTok and Shorts viewers expect. Pay for Kapwing when you need team workspaces or its AI tools.
How to choose
- Solo and free? Clipchamp.
- Team in the browser? Kapwing.
- Already have Microsoft 365? Clipchamp Premium is included.
- Need 4K on Kapwing? Pro at $16/month.
Questions people ask
Is Clipchamp better than Kapwing?
For free use, yes: 1080p and no watermark. Kapwing's paid plans add team features and AI tools.
Does Kapwing have a watermark?
Yes on Free. Pro removes it.
Is Clipchamp free?
Yes, with 1080p exports and no watermark. Premium comes with Microsoft 365.
Related: CapCut vs Kapwing, Kapwing alternatives, auto caption tools.
Sources: kapwing.com/pricing, clipchamp.com/en/pricing. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.