Filmora review

Filmora is the cheapest paid editor in this comparison and one of the easiest to pick up. Basic costs $49.99 a year when we checked and exports in 4K without a watermark; Advanced at $59.99 a year adds 1,000 AI credits a month, and a Perpetual license costs $79.99 once with updates within Filmora 16. The tool list covers common YouTube chores: Silence Detection to cut dead air, Auto Beat Sync, Audio Ducking, Auto Caption, AI Speech to Text and AI Text-Based Editing. AI Video Translation and AI Video Enhancer help with reach and footage quality, and 2.9M+ creative assets cover titles and effects. Many AI features are paid by AI credits, so heavy use needs Advanced. Prices on the shop page were promotional, so check the current offer before buying.

Who it is for

Hobby and small channels that want AI shortcuts at a low yearly price.

Price

Free version; Basic $49.99 per year; Advanced $59.99 per year; Perpetual $79.99 one-time.

Basic Save extra US$ 49.99 /yr
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• AI Text-Based Editing and AI Speech to Text
• Silence Detection, Auto Beat Sync and Audio Ducking
• Auto Caption and a YouTube video editor workflow
• AI Video Translation and AI Video Enhancer
• 2.9M+ creative assets

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lowest paid price in this list
• Strength: Perpetual license available
• Strength: Desktop and mobile apps
• Weakness: Many AI tools are paid by AI credits
• Weakness: Plan pricing shows promotional discounts that may change
• Weakness: Fewer pro color and audio tools than Resolve

Key facts

• Basic: $49.99 a year, 4K export without watermark
• Advanced: $59.99 a year, 1,000 AI credits a month
• Perpetual: $79.99 one-time, updates within Filmora 16
• Free version: Yes

Where it ranks

Filmora is No. 4 in our Best Video Editing Software for YouTubers verdict.