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CapCut
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CapCut is a full-featured video editor for mobile and desktop, popular for its trendy effects, templates, and easy social sharing.
About
CapCut
CapCut is TikTok’s editing sidekick, packed with free tools and viral-ready features. It works on both mobile and desktop, offering trendy effects, a massive music and sound library, and AI tools like auto-cutting, background noise removal, and those bold animated captions you see all over your feed. It’s fast, intuitive, and built to keep pace with the rhythm of social media.
But let’s be real—it’s made for short-form content. You won’t find deep color grading, multi-cam editing, or timeline finesse you'd expect in something like Premiere. And since it’s backed by ByteDance, folks with privacy concerns might raise an eyebrow. Some features also rely on a live internet connection, which can slow things down. That said, for quick-turn clips, reels, and TikToks, it delivers exactly what today’s creators need—fast, fun, and optimized for scroll-stopping content.
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Riverside is a remote recording platform that provides local, clear audio/video—perfect for podcasters and interviewers.
About
Riverside
Riverside.fm solved the biggest problem in remote recording: crappy internet ruining your interview. It records locally on each person's computer, so even if the call gets choppy, your recording stays crystal clear. For podcasters and anyone doing remote interviews, it's a game-changer. Plus, you get separate tracks, AI transcription, and a basic editor to clean things up.
But don't mistake it for a full editing suite. The text-based editor is clever for cutting interviews, but you're not adding fancy graphics or complex effects here. It's purpose-built for capturing great remote conversations, not for post-production wizardry. The real question: is getting studio-quality remote recordings your main challenge, or do you need the full editing package? For complete podcast production, combine quality recording with automatic transcription and AI content idea generation.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Free with powerful AI features
- Beginner-friendly mobile/desktop versions
- Extensive stock library and templates
- Desktop version less featured than mobile
- Pro subscription for premium assets
- 15-minute cap and single track limitations
CapCut
Pricing plans
Plan
Cost
Free
$0
Pro
$9.99
CapCut
Reviews
Enayet Hussain
I'm not sure why people don't like it, but it's a very good editing app that isn't a "scam." You may need to pay for a subscription for some features, but I think it's worth it for the price. For example, I pay 50 dollars a year for it, and it's awesome.
David Greenlee
Revised! I just went ahead and purchased Pro. So far big improvement. I really detest the way I got here. But I have to say working cross platform so far seems ok. I will revisit UX once I have used for a bit. I am improving rating to 4 stars. Saved me a fair amount of time.
Stef Caisutti
I finally paid, as you could almost do nothing, as everything was on Pro, NOW I am battling to get an invoice from them, useless after sales service, Still after emails and bot chat!!!!!!! NO INVOICE
Riverside
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Local 4K recording quality
- No guest downloads needed
- Magic Clips and text-based editing
- Dependent on guest equipment
- Host needs stable internet
- Inconsistent AI features
Riverside
Pricing plans
Plan
Cost
Free
$0
Standard
€15
Pro
€24
Riverside
Reviews
Khalil Osiris
Riverside.fm provides an outstanding platform that is intuitive, user-friendly, and backed by excellent customer support.
Caroline Esterson
The software is so clean and easy to use. It makes you feel like a professional editor even when you are simply a layperson! There is enough 'stuff' to help professionalise your recordings without feeling overwhelmed and it's intuitive interface means that you can hit the ground running.
Trevor
Poor poor poor. For the money they charge, there are always issues. We will be moving when our annual sub expires!! No native Windows version of the software is another joke.
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