CapCut AI video for Shorts and TikTok: free vs Pro
CapCut's AI video generator (Seedance 2.5) comes with a 7-day free trial. After that, AI video is on Pro at $19.99/mo (1,200 AI credits, up to 240s of 720p video) or Ultra at $79/mo. The basic editor and free templates stay free. It's the fastest way to turn a script into a captioned 9:16 Short. For free daily clips, generate in Google Flow and edit in CapCut.
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| Free | Pro | Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (monthly) | $0 | $19.99/mo | $79/mo |
| Price (yearly) | $0 | $179.99/yr | $900/yr |
| Monthly AI credits | Not published | 1,200 | 8,645 |
| AI video length (per CapCut) | AI video generator: 7-day free trial | Up to 240s at 720p or 600s at 480p (Seedance 2.0 Mini) | Up to 1,700s at 720p or 4,300s at 480p (Seedance 2.0 Mini) |
| Seedance 2.5 price | — | From $0.12/sec (first month) | From $0.18/sec (first month) |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini 480p | — | From $0.007/sec (first month) | From $0.009/sec (first month) |
| Templates & editing | Free templates, basic editing tools | All premium templates and Pro features, 1 TB storage | Everything in Pro plus exclusive AI features, 1 TB |
| Visible watermark | Not published on the pages we fetched | Not published | Not published |
How CapCut's AI video generator works
- Open AI video maker on CapCut Web (“AI video maker” → “Instant AI video”) or Desktop.
- Paste a script or let AI write one. Pick a style: realistic film, cartoon 3D or cinematic.
- Set aspect ratio, voiceover and duration before you generate. Choose 9:16 for Shorts, TikTok and Reels.
- Generate, then edit: music, subtitles, effects. Desktop adds scene-by-scene avatars, voice and synced captions.
- Export and check resolution, format and frame rate in the export dialog.
CapCut for Shorts and TikTok: when to use it
| Your goal | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Script → finished vertical video with captions | CapCut AI video maker | Script, voiceover, captions and music in one workflow |
| Free hero shots every day | Google Flow, then edit in CapCut | Flow gives 50 credits a day. CapCut's AI generator free access is a 7-day trial |
| Animate a product photo | Kling or CapCut image-to-video | CapCut accepts an uploaded image as the first frame |
| Lots of cheap drafts | CapCut Pro with Seedance 2.0 Mini | From $0.007/sec at 480p in the first month, up to 600s a month |
| Clean clips with a commercial license | Pika Starter ($10/mo) | No watermark plus a commercial license |
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FAQ
Is CapCut's AI video generator free?
CapCut offers a 7-day free trial of its AI video generator. After that, AI generation is on paid plans: Pro $19.99/mo with 1,200 monthly AI credits, or Ultra $79/mo with 8,645 (checked 2026-10-26). CapCut's basic editor and free templates stay free.
How much AI video does CapCut Pro include?
CapCut says Pro generates up to 240 seconds at 720p or 600 seconds at 480p with Seedance 2.0 Mini, and Ultra up to 1,700s at 720p or 4,300s at 480p.
Which AI model does CapCut use?
CapCut's AI video generator runs on ByteDance's Seedance 2.5, and plans also list Seedance 2.0 Mini, which uses up to 58% fewer credits.
Can CapCut make 9:16 videos for Shorts and TikTok?
Yes. CapCut lets you set the aspect ratio, voiceover and duration before generating, so choose 9:16 for vertical.
Does CapCut free add a watermark to AI videos?
CapCut's pricing and AI video generator pages don't say (checked 2026-10-26). Export a test clip before you plan around it.
CapCut Pro vs Pro yearly?
Pro is $19.99/mo monthly or $179.99/yr. Ultra is $79/mo or $900/yr. CapCut notes final prices and offers show after sign-in.
Sources
Vendor pages fetched 2026-10-26 (Dubai). Prices and credits change. Check the vendor page before you pay.
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