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Cut Express compared with AfterCut
DetailCut Express logo Cut ExpressAfterCut logo AfterCut
What it doesAI video editor for Claude and ChatGPT that edits videos by chatting Native screen recorder and video editor for macOS with auto zoom, backgrounds, and 4K export
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Pricing modelFree trial Paid
PricingFree trial: 14 days. Pro plan: $19/month or $190/year (includes 60 minutes of rendered video monthly, 200 credits for voices and sound effects, 1080p output). Ultra plan: $49/month or $490/year (includes 180 minutes rendered monthly, 500 credits, 2K output). Cut Express Desktop: $149 one-time paymen $29 one-time payment for lifetime license. Record and edit free; pay only to export.
Key features
  • Cuts chosen automatically from footage by reading transcripts and contact sheets
  • Word-by-word captions in 6 styles with customizable fonts, colors and positions
  • 73 cinematic color looks with adjustable intensity and color sliders
  • AI voice-over generation and 63 built-in sound effects
  • Convert long videos into short-form highlight reels automatically
  • Multiple output formats and resolutions including 9:16, 16:9, 1080p and 2K
  • Motion graphics including animated titles, charts, counters and lower thirds
  • Automatic audio mixing with voice ducking and background noise removal
  • Auto zoom that follows clicks and writes smooth keyframes
  • Customizable backgrounds with gradients, images, shadows and padding
  • Camera overlay with multiple layouts and shapes
  • On-device speech-to-text captions without API key
  • Full timeline editor with trim, splice, and transitions
  • Export in multiple formats and aspect ratios up to 4K 60fps
  • Cursor smoothing and click highlights
  • Auto level to normalize quiet microphone input
  • Team sharing via Workspace accounts with password protection
  • Teleprompter for recording
What makes it different
  • Edit videos by natural conversation instead of dragging clips on a timeline
  • Works in Claude, ChatGPT, Claude Code and Cursor through standard MCP protocol
  • All editing decisions visible and changeable through an editable JSON timeline
  • Standalone Desktop version for Mac with unlimited local renders and no cloud upload
  • Record and edit free, pay only when you export
  • Native Mac app built by a single developer with frequent small updates
  • On-device captions with no API charges or internet required
  • Export videos in any aspect ratio for every social platform
Community votes00
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Trust Flow (Majestic)103
Citation Flow (Majestic)1723
Referring domains (Majestic)2322

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