I Tried These Video Editing Apps in Case CapCut and TikTok Get Banned. These Are My Top Picks
Published on: 2025-06-13 12:30:05
Social media creators probably know CapCut is owned by the same parent company as TikTok, a Chinese-based company called ByteDance. That means that CapCut is included in the same potential ban in the US and is under the same 75-day extension for the company to find a US buyer approved by government officials. There's still a lot of uncertainty swirling around the apps' futures, which is why I began looking for potential replacements in case TikTok and CapCut eventually get banned.
Mobile video editing apps like CapCut have become popular with the rise of video-first social media content. CapCut has a lot that makes it a favorite among creators -- it's versatile, has free and paid plans, and it's compatible with many social media platforms. But there are some good alternatives that offer similar features and user-friendly set-ups.
I've spent some time with each of these programs and rounded up some of the best options below depending on your budget, skill level and operating system. H
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