Kapwing Free Tier Guide
Grade BCompare sub-models, daily quota limits, login requirements, and generation settings.
Free video output at a glance
Based on 10 credits and the lowest observed video cost. Actual output can change with duration, resolution, audio, references, and other settings.
Overview
Kapwing is a comprehensive cloud-based video editing platform featuring timeline editing, auto-subtitling, B-roll generation, background noise reduction, and generative AI video creation. It is designed to turn scripts and prompts into complete social clips, explainers, and marketing videos.
The Free tier offers unlimited video creation and exports up to 4 minutes in length (with a Kapwing watermark) and includes monthly AI credits for generative workflows.
Free Tier Specifications
| Feature | Finding / Status |
|---|---|
| Price | $0 / month |
| Video Export Duration | Up to 4 minutes per export |
| Export Quality | 720p resolution |
| Auto-Subtitling | 10 minutes / month included |
| AI Generation Credits | 10 to 25 AI credits / month |
| Credit Card Requirement | No credit card required |
| Watermark | Kapwing watermark included on free exports |
| Commercial Use | Non-commercial on Free; Commercial rights on Pro ($16/mo) and Business |
Video Cost Notes
Kapwing integrates AI generation into its browser timeline. Generating a full video from text or an auto-composed script consumes approx. 5 AI credits, enabling 2 full AI video generation projects per month on the Free tier, alongside unlimited standard manual video edits.
Data Notes
Data and limits were verified from Kapwing's official pricing page and logged-in workspace on 2026-08-10.
Sources
Sub-Models & Credit Costs
Costs and estimated output vary by model and generation settings. This table is the structured catalog's single source for model-level credit details.
| Model Name | Cost Per Video | Max Duration | Max Resolution | Est. Runs / Cycle | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapwing AI Video Engine (720p) | 5 credits | 60s | 720p | 2/cycle | — |
Advantages (Pros)
- •Complete online browser-based video editing suite with timeline, subtitles, and B-roll integration
- •No credit card required to start editing and exporting
- •Export videos up to 4 minutes in length on Free
Limitations (Cons)
- •Kapwing watermark included on free video exports
- •Export quality limited to 720p on Free tier (4K requires Pro /mo)
- •10 monthly AI credits limit advanced AI generation tools
Free Policy Matrix
Alternative Free Tools
Kling AI
Free tier provides 66 monthly credits (valid for 30 days) + 3x 1080p/4K trial passes + 2x video extension passes. Kling 1.0 (10 credits) allows 6 videos/month; Video 2.6 720p (15 credits) allows 4 audio videos/month.
DaVinci AI
Authenticated UI observed 2026-07-22: Free Plan shows 25 Monthly Credits. Model-selector figures are minimum 'From' prices, not default button costs; post-generation ledger deduction was not tested.
Pixlr AI Video
Authenticated UI observed 2026-07-22: Free account shows 0 remaining. The cheapest visible default video model is Wan 2.6 Flash at 15 AI credits, so the current account cannot generate a default video.