Kapwing vs FlexClip

Kapwing 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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Kapwing vs FlexClip at a glance

Price
KapwingFree plan, then Pro from US$16 a month billed yearly
FlexClipFree plan, then Plus at US$11.99 a month billed yearly
smooth.videoFree, no paid plan
Account
KapwingRequired to save a project
FlexClipRequired to save projects
smooth.videoNot needed
Watermark
KapwingOn free plan exports
FlexClipOn free plan exports
smooth.videoNever
Export resolution
Kapwing720p on the free plan, 1080p and 4K on Pro
FlexClip720p free, 1080p on Plus, 4K on Business
smooth.videoAny size, 4K included
Projects
KapwingDeleted after 3 days on the free plan
FlexClip12 saved projects on the free plan
smooth.videoUnlimited, saved as .smooth files on your computer

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

Kapwing

Where your files live
In Kapwing's cloud
AI subtitles, translation, dubbing
Yes
Real-time collaboration
Yes

When Kapwing fits better

You edit talking videos and need subtitles, translations or dubbing in many languages, or several people edit and comment in the same project. smooth.video has no subtitle generator and no shared workspace.

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FlexClip

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.

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When smooth.video fits better

You're making the animated pieces of a video, like titles, lower thirds, logo stings or animated stats, want them at full quality without a watermark, and don't need a team workspace.

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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Logo reveal

1080×1080

A name that pops into place

Bold statement

1080×1920

Three lines, one point

Count-up stat

1080×1080

A number that climbs

Lower third

1920×1080

Name and title, on cue

Quote card

1200×630

A line worth sharing

Product drop

1080×1350

An announcement that lands

Questions

Does smooth.video generate subtitles?

No. You can type captions as text elements and time them on the timeline, but nothing is transcribed automatically.

How long are my projects kept?

As long as you keep the files. The editor autosaves the project you're working on in your browser; save it as a .smooth file to keep it on your computer and reopen it later, on any machine.

Is there a watermark?

No, never.

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. Save each one as a .smooth file and open it again whenever you need it. Only the project you're working on is autosaved in the browser.

Or skip the decision.

smooth.video is free, opens in a tab and exports without a watermark. Try it while you compare.

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