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Cut Express compared with OpenCaptions
DetailCut Express logo Cut ExpressOpenCaptions logo OpenCaptions
What it doesAI video editor for Claude and ChatGPT that edits videos by chatting Free, open-source video captions you control
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree trial Freemium
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 Free app (1080p at 30 fps), Pro one-time purchase 14.99 €, self-hosting free
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
  • Transcription with Whisper, Parakeet, or Apple Speech
  • Word-by-word animated captions
  • Caption styling and correction
  • Export as MP4, WebM, ProRes, SRT, VTT or JSON
  • iPhone app with on-device transcription
  • Self-hosted Docker deployment
  • HTTP API for scripts and pipelines
  • Integration with Claude, Cursor and MCP clients
  • Support for 13 interface languages
  • GPU acceleration optional for faster transcription
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
  • Open source with Rust engine shared across browser, app and server
  • No uploads: iPhone app transcribes on device, self-hosted keeps videos local
  • Free with one-time Pro purchase, no subscription required
  • Run on your own server with Docker, no dependency on external services
  • Agent integration for video captioning from Claude and other AI tools
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)20 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)100
Citation Flow (Majestic)170
Referring domains (Majestic)230

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