Head to head
KeyMo vs Kapwing: which should you pick?
Kapwing is a browser-based video editor with an AI Clip Maker, a free plan and 4K export on its pricing page. KeyMo has no free plan, but costs less to start ($12 vs $24 a month) and counts usage in minutes of source video; Kapwing counts credits and bills per member.
Who should pick which
Pick KeyMo if…
Pick KeyMo if you mostly clip podcasts or interviews, work alone, and want the lower entry price with watermark-free 1080p from the first clip.
Pick Kapwing if…
Pick Kapwing if you want a free plan, a full video editor in the browser, 4K export, or a shared workspace for a team.
Side-by-side facts
| Feature | KeyMo | Kapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Paid plans (monthly billing) | $12 Starter · $29 Pro (monthly billing) | $24 Pro · $64 Business, per member ($16 / $50 per member a month billed annually) |
| Free plan | No free plan or trial | Yes (pricing page): 10 credits (lifetime, per its help centre), exports with a watermark, 720p, exports up to 4 minutes, projects kept 3 days |
| Free try of paid plans | No trial; paid plans start at $12 a month | "We do not currently offer a free trial for Kapwing's paid plans." |
| Monthly allowance | 300 min (Starter) · 900 min (Pro) of source video | 1,000 credits (Pro) · 4,000 (Business) a month; Repurpose Studio costs 1 minute = 2 credits; unused credits don't roll over |
| Longest video | Up to 180 min per source video (Starter and Pro) | Repurpose Studio: "The maximum length for repurposing a video with Kapwing is three hours"; paid plans export projects up to 2 hours |
| Watermark | No watermark on any plan | All Free exports carry one, including the AI Clip Maker's; Pro, Business and Enterprise exports don't |
| Export quality | 1080p on every plan | 720p (Free) · 4K (Pro, Business, Enterprise) on its pricing page; one help article says Pro exports 1080p |
| Currency | USD, plus ₹ prices (₹799 / ₹1,999) for visitors in India | Prices listed in USD |
Kapwing details are from Kapwing pricing, Kapwing AI Clip Maker, Kapwing Repurpose tool, Kapwing help: how credits work and Kapwing help: pricing FAQ. Last checked 11 October 2026. Plans change, so check the source before you buy. KeyMo details are from our pricing page.
Where Kapwing is better
- A free plan, though it has 10 credits, watermarked exports at 720p and projects deleted after 3 days.
- A full browser-based editing studio around each clip: subtitles, timing, B-roll, voice-overs and transcript-based trimming.
- 4K export on Pro and Business, per its pricing page.
- Prompt-driven clipping: you describe the clips you want, including length and aspect ratio, and refine them in a chat.
- Team features such as shared workspaces, comments and a Brand Kit on Pro.
Where KeyMo is better
- Lower entry price: Starter is $12 a month against $24 per member for Kapwing Pro on monthly billing.
- A flat price per plan: Kapwing Pro and Business are billed per member.
- Limits in one unit: minutes of source video. Kapwing's credits are spent differently by each tool.
- No watermark on any plan. Kapwing's Free exports carry one.
- Prices in ₹ for visitors in India (₹799 / ₹1,999). Kapwing lists USD.
FAQ
Does Kapwing have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan costs $0 and includes 10 credits (lifetime, per its help centre), exports with a watermark, 720p quality and exports up to 4 minutes long. Free projects are kept for 3 days (kapwing.com/pricing, checked 11 October 2026).
How does Kapwing turn a long video into clips?
Its Repurpose Studio and AI Clip Maker take an uploaded video or a pasted link. By default it creates 3-5 clips in 9:16 with subtitles and a title, and you can ask for other lengths and aspect ratios in a prompt. It says results are best on videos over 10 minutes.
How do Kapwing credits work?
Pro includes 1,000 credits a month and Business 4,000, and unused credits don't roll over. Each tool charges its own rate: Repurpose Studio is 1 minute = 2 credits and subtitle transcription is 1 minute = 1 credit. Business customers can buy 500 more credits for $50.
Is KeyMo cheaper than Kapwing?
On monthly billing, KeyMo Starter is $12 and Pro is $29, against $24 and $64 per member for Kapwing Pro and Business. Billed annually, Kapwing is $16 and $50 per member a month. KeyMo counts minutes of source video; Kapwing counts credits.
Clip your first podcast with KeyMo
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