Starts atFree plan · paid from $9.99/mo
- Free plan
- No watermark on free exports
Head-to-head
Wondershare Filmora vs Clipchamp: which editor is worth it?
At a glance
Starts atFreemium (watermark); Advanced US$59.99/yr
- Free option listed
- Watermark on free exports
Clipchamp is free with no watermark at up to 1080p, and Premium (4K) comes with Microsoft 365. Filmora is a desktop editor with more effects and AI tools, but its free version watermarks exports. Advanced costs US$59.99/year with 1,000 AI credits a month. Filmora also sells a perpetual license.
Quick verdict
- Choose Clipchamp if you want free, clean exports and simple editing.
- Choose Wondershare Filmora if you want more effects and AI tools on Windows or Mac.
- Filmora's free version is a trial in practice, because of the watermark.
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Clipchamp | Wondershare Filmora |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: up to 1080p, no watermark | Yes, with a watermark |
| Paid price | Premium: with Microsoft 365 Personal or Family | Advanced: US$59.99/year. Basic and perpetual prices unclear on page |
| Max export | Free: 1080p. Premium: 4K | Paid: 4K |
| AI credits | Not listed | Advanced: 1,000/month. Perpetual: 1,000 one-time |
| Platforms | Browser and Windows | Windows and Mac |
| Refunds | Not listed | 30-day money-back guarantee |
| Best for | Free, simple edits | Effects-heavy edits |
For Shorts, TikTok and Reels
For basic vertical edits with captions, Clipchamp's free plan is enough and adds no watermark. Filmora fits creators who want lots of effects, transitions and AI tools and will pay about $60 a year.
How to choose
- Try Clipchamp free first.
- If you want more effects, test Filmora free, knowing exports carry a watermark.
- Prefer one payment? Ask about Filmora's perpetual license, which only updates within Filmora 16.
Common questions
Is Filmora free?
There is a free version, but exports carry a watermark.
Does Clipchamp have a watermark?
No. Free exports up to 1080p have no watermark.
How much is Filmora per year?
Advanced is US$59.99/year on the official store page.
Related: CapCut vs Filmora, desktop video editors.
Sources: clipchamp.com/en/pricing, filmora.wondershare.com/shop/buy/buy-video-editor.html. Checked on 16 October 2026. Based on published plans and terms, not a hands-on test.