Clipchamp vs FlexClip

Clipchamp and FlexClip 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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Clipchamp vs FlexClip at a glance

ClipchampFlexClipsmooth.video
PriceFree, with Premium or Microsoft 365 for extrasFree plan, then Plus at US$11.99 a month billed yearlyFree, no paid plan
AccountMicrosoft account requiredRequired to save projectsNot needed
WatermarkNeverOn free plan exportsNever
Export resolution1080p free, 4K with Premium or Microsoft 365720p free, 1080p on Plus, 4K on BusinessAny size, 4K included

As of September 2026. Plans change, so check those of Clipchamp and FlexClip before you decide.

Clipchamp

Formats
MP4, GIF under 15 seconds, M4A audio
Transparent video
No
Built for
Editing videos: trimming, transitions, stock footage
Screen recorder, AI voiceover, subtitles
Yes

When Clipchamp fits better

You're putting a video together from clips: trimming, arranging, adding transitions, stock footage, an AI voiceover or subtitles, and you already use Windows or Microsoft 365. smooth.video isn't a video editor.

Clipchamp vs smooth.video

FlexClip

Projects
12 saved projects on the free plan
GIF export
120p, 240p or 480p
Motion
In, Out and Loop animation presets
Stock library, AI subtitles, voices, avatars
Yes

When FlexClip fits better

You assemble marketing videos from stock clips and music, need AI subtitles, a voiceover or an avatar, or record your screen for a tutorial. smooth.video has no stock library and no AI tools.

FlexClip vs smooth.video

When smooth.video fits better

You want the text or the logo to move exactly the way you picture it, need a transparent overlay or a 4K export, or you'd rather not sign in to make a ten-second animation.

You're animating a logo, a title, a product or a stat, want to set the motion yourself, and need a sharp GIF or a 4K video without paying for a plan.

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Questions

Can I use a smooth.video animation in Clipchamp?
Yes. Export an MP4 and add it to your Clipchamp project like any other clip.
Does it work on Mac, Linux and Chromebook?
Yes. It runs in a recent browser, whatever the computer.
Is it free?
Yes, completely: 4K, transparent WebM and GIF included, with no account.
Can I make a sharp GIF?
Yes. The GIF comes out at the size of your scene, whatever you set it to. Keep it short so the file stays light.
Can I use my own music?
Yes. Add an audio file, and it's included in the MP4 or WebM you export.
Is there a limit on projects?
No. Keep as many as you want in your browser, and save any of them as a .smooth file.