CapCut vs Placeit

CapCut and Placeit side by side, as of September 2026: what each one costs, what it's made for, and when smooth.video, a free animation tool that runs in your browser with no account, does the job instead.

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CapCut vs Placeit at a glance

CapCutPlaceitsmooth.video
PriceFree version, with CapCut Pro for premium featuresSingle purchases, or a subscription from US$89.69 a yearFree, no paid plan

As of September 2026. Plans change, so check those of CapCut and Placeit before you decide.

CapCut

Account
Sign-up asked for in the online editor
Export resolution
Up to 1080p free, 4K and 60 fps with Pro
Premium templates, effects and fonts
Pro needed to export them
Built for
Editing videos: cuts, transitions, filters, effects
Phone and desktop apps
Yes
AI tools, music and sticker library
Yes

When CapCut fits better

You're editing footage: cutting clips, adding transitions, filters, trending sounds and effects, on your phone as much as on a computer. smooth.video isn't a video editor, and it has no app.

CapCut vs smooth.video

Placeit

Watermark
On previews, until you buy
What you can change
Text, colours, images and music in the template
Formats
MP4 for videos, PNG for designs
Product mockups and logo generator
Yes

When Placeit fits better

You sell merch and need photo mockups of your designs on shirts, mugs and phones, or want a logo generated for you along with matching assets. smooth.video only animates.

Placeit vs smooth.video

When smooth.video fits better

You need the graphics, not the edit: an animated title, a stat, a logo reveal or a lower third, in 4K or on a transparent background, and you'd rather not unlock Pro for a font or a template.

You need one intro or logo animation rather than a subscription, want it to move your way, or need it on a transparent background.

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Questions

Can I use a smooth.video animation in CapCut?
Yes. Export an MP4 and import it into your CapCut project like any other clip.
Can I edit my footage in smooth.video?
Only lightly: add a video file to the scene and put text, shapes and images on top. For cutting and arranging footage, a video editor is the better tool.
Do I need to sign in?
No. Your projects stay in your browser, and you can save any of them as a .smooth file.
Can I use my own logo?
Yes. Import it as an image, remove its background in one click if it has one, and animate it.
Does smooth.video make mockups?
No. It animates: intros, logo reveals, titles and social posts. For product mockups, Placeit is the better tool.
Is there a watermark?
No. The download is free and clean.