Is Clipchamp really free? What Microsoft charges for
Clipchamp's core editing is genuinely free, including 1080p export without a watermark — better than most. What's paid: the Essentials plan ($11.99/month) unlocks premium filters and effects, most of the stock library, brand kits, and cloud backup. It's also Windows-first: the best experience is the Windows app, with Mac, Linux, and Chromebook users getting a thinner web version.
If you're off Windows or keep bumping into Essentials-gated effects, EseCut runs identically in any Chromium browser with its 24 VFX, motion presets, and auto captions included in the free tier rather than sitting behind a subscription.
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EseCut runs in your browser: timeline, auto captions, effects, and clean 1080p export.