Step 1
Open editly.in in your browser
Any browser, any device, any OS. No download, no login to external services required.
Editly AI
Online Video Editor
What is the best online video editor?
Kapwing is best for manual online editing with specific tools (subtitles, memes). VEED is best for polished browser editing with a screen recorder. Editly is best for AI-automated footage editing from a prompt. No single best — depends on use case.
Online Video Editors: Comprehensive Comparison
Comparing every major online video editor on the dimensions that drive the right choice.
| Decision | Other Apps | Editly |
|---|---|---|
| Editing model | Kapwing / VEED: browser timeline — manual editorial decisions for every video | Editly: text prompt — AI makes editorial decisions from your description |
| Silence removal online | Kapwing / VEED: not core feature — requires manual timeline interaction | Editly: silence removal is a standard prompt instruction |
| Watermark on free tier | Kapwing / VEED: adds watermark on free exports — subscription to remove | Editly: 3 free exports without watermark |
| Best use case | Kapwing / VEED: specific tools (translation, meme, recording), precise manual control | Editly: footage-based content at volume with AI automation |
How Editly Works as an Online Video Editor
Step 2
Upload your footage
Add your video from local storage or cloud. Long recordings and multi-clip projects both work.
Step 3
Write your edit instruction
Describe the output you want. The AI makes the editorial decisions — clip selection, timing, captioning, structure.
Step 4
Download and publish
Finished MP4 downloads. Publish to YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, or import into any editor for finishing.
Try Editly Free — 3 Online AI Exports to Compare
Use a free export on footage you'd normally edit in Kapwing or VEED. Compare the time, compare the output. 3 clean exports, no watermark, no card required.
- 3 free online AI-edited exports — no watermark, no timeline
- Compare directly against Kapwing or VEED on the same footage
- Pro $28/month for 100 monthly online AI edits