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CapCut vs Recraft

Side-by-side comparison of CapCut and Recraft for content creators.

Tool
CapCut

Mobile and desktop video editing for social creators

Recraft

Vector and raster AI image generation for brand work

Starting price
Free
From $10/mo
Founded
2020
2022
Pricing model
freemium
freemium
Free option
Free tier
Free tier

What they are

CapCut

CapCut is a free video editor built for short-form content, covering trimming, transitions, captions, and AI-generated effects across mobile and desktop. It is the go-to tool for TikTok creators, though ByteDance owns it, which is a real consideration for creators concerned about data privacy or platform risk. The free tier is generous, and a Pro subscription unlocks additional assets and AI features.

Recraft

Recraft is an AI image generation tool built specifically for designers and brand teams who need consistent visual output at scale. It generates vector illustrations, icons, and raster images from text prompts, and supports custom brand style training so outputs stay on-model. The free tier is genuinely usable, though the credit system can feel restrictive once you start iterating quickly.

Which to choose

Full editorial comparison coming soon. For now, check the side-by-side data above and read the individual reviews for CapCut and Recraft.