Step 1
Open Editly in any browser
No Windows install, no interface to learn. Any browser, any OS — open editly.in and you're ready.
Editly AI
Best VSDC Alternative
Is VSDC really better than Editly if it's free?
VSDC is free and more capable as a traditional NLE — it has effects, color tools, and precise manual control. Editly is better for automated, AI-driven editing where speed matters more than manual control. The choice depends on whether you want craft control or production speed.
VSDC vs Editly: Windows NLE vs AI Browser Editor
VSDC is a capable Windows tool. Editly is a cross-platform AI tool. Here's how they compare on what matters for content creators.
| Decision | VSDC Free Video Editor | Editly |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | VSDC: Windows only — not available on Mac, Linux, or Chromebook | Editly: any browser on any OS — identical capability across Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Learning curve | VSDC: steep — non-linear timeline model, dense interface, many settings to understand before producing good output | Editly: none — write what you want in English, AI handles the execution |
| Silence removal | VSDC: no built-in silence detection — requires manual identification and trimming on the timeline | Editly: silence removal is a prompt instruction — applied automatically across the full recording |
| Auto-captions | VSDC: no auto-caption generation — requires SRT file import or manual text entry frame by frame | Editly: captions generated automatically from spoken content as part of the edit prompt |
From VSDC's Complex Timeline to Editly's Simple Prompt
Step 2
Upload your footage
Add your raw clips. No project format to set up, no timeline to configure.
Step 3
Write your edit prompt
Describe what you'd build in VSDC: 'Remove silences, add captions, trim to 6 minutes, export YouTube 16:9.' One sentence replaces hours of VSDC timeline work.
Step 4
Receive and refine
Review the AI-edited output and add follow-up prompts for any adjustments. No VSDC project to reload.
Try Editly Free — No VSDC Installation Required
If VSDC's learning curve or Windows requirement is a barrier, test Editly free. Upload footage, write a prompt, see a finished video. 3 exports, no install.
- 3 free AI-edited exports — no Windows required
- Works in any browser — Mac, Linux, Windows equally
- Pro $28/month for 100 monthly exports