The free
CapCut alternative.
Nuzky is an open source video editor for Reels, TikTok and Shorts. Captions, 4K export and every effect cost nothing, so export never asks you to upgrade.
Coming soon for macOS, Windows and Linux.
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IMG_2052.MOVNuzky and CapCut, side by side.
Where each one wins.
| Compared |  Nuzky | CapCut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | NuzkyFree and open source. No subscription. | CapCutFree plan, then Pro or Ultra for premium features and AI credits |
| Auto captions | NuzkyFree, with no limit | CapCutSome caption features need Pro |
| Export | NuzkyUp to 4K, never a watermark | CapCutVideos that use Pro features need Pro to export |
| Your videos | NuzkyStay on your computer. If you use AI editing, the AI reads what's said and looks at a few frames. | CapCutThe apps edit on your device. The web editor uploads them. |
| AI editing | NuzkyType what to cut and watch it work. Uses your Claude or ChatGPT plan. Not on Windows yet. | CapCutBuilt-in AI tools, paid with credits |
| Templates and effects | NuzkyFilters, transitions, animations and seven caption styles. No template library. | CapCutA large library of templates, effects and stickers |
| Where it runs | NuzkyMac (Apple silicon), Windows and Linux | CapCutPhones, Mac, Windows and the web |
Pick Nuzky if
- You're done paying a subscription to edit
- You want auto captions without paying for them
- You want your videos to stay on your computer
- You'd like AI to do the boring first cut
Stay with CapCut if
- You edit on your phone
- You build videos from templates, effects and stickers
- You need your projects on every device
- You need an app you can download today
Coming from CapCut?
You already know your way around.
The same layout
Media on the left, the preview in the middle, settings on the right and the timeline at the bottom.
Q and W
Cut away the part before or after the playhead with one key, just like in CapCut.
Edit by text
Delete words in the transcript and the video cuts with them, captions included.
Can I open my CapCut projects in Nuzky?
No. Bring your original clips and edit them again. CapCut templates and stickers don't come along.
Are CapCut's auto captions free?
Not entirely. CapCut's help centre says auto captions include features that need Pro. In Nuzky, captions are free.
Who owns the videos I make in Nuzky?
You do. Nuzky doesn't upload your videos and claims no rights to anything you make.
What this page says about CapCut comes from CapCut pricing, CapCut help on Pro features and CapCut online editor, checked in October 2026. CapCut's plans change, so check them for the current details. CapCut is a trademark of ByteDance. Nuzky is an independent project and isn't affiliated with ByteDance or CapCut.