Best AI Video Tools for video editing

These are editing tools first — for cutting, captioning and polishing footage you already have — with AI on top. Descript edits video by editing text, Veed and Kapwing run entirely in the browser, and Runway adds generative video to the timeline.

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Runway 8.6/10

text to video · 29 languages · from $15/mo

Leading generative video · Powerful editing

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2

Kapwing 8.4/10

video editing · 40 languages · from $24/mo

Generous free tier · Strong AI subtitles/dubbing

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Descript 8.2/10

video editing · 30 languages · from $24/mo

Text-based editing · Overdub voice cloning

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Veed 8/10

video editing · 50 languages · from $19/mo

Browser-based, no install · Best-in-class auto-subtitles

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Price comparison

Tool	Starting price	Languages	Score
Runway	$15/mo	29	8.6/10	Try →
Kapwing	$24/mo	40	8.4/10	Try →
Descript	$24/mo	30	8.2/10	Try →
Veed	$19/mo	50	8/10	Try →

How we ranked

We ranked on editing depth, how much time the AI actually saves (auto-captions, text-based editing, generative fills), and whether you can work without installing software.

FAQ

Which is best for editing podcasts or interviews?

Descript — its text-based editing lets you cut audio and video by deleting words in the transcript, far faster for spoken content.

Can I edit without installing software?

Yes. Veed and Kapwing are both browser-based; Veed adds best-in-class auto-subtitles and 50+ language dubbing.

Do any of these also generate video from text?

Runway does — it's the leading generative-video tool plus a capable editor, though it has a steeper learning curve and no avatars.

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