CapCut is the bigger editor, with templates and trending effects on more platforms. Pick CapCut if you build from templates. Pick Handcut if you mainly need word-by-word captions on talking-to-camera video on your iPhone, with no watermark to remove.
| Handcut | CapCut | |
|---|---|---|
| Watermark | None on any tier, free or Pro | CapCut says its exports are usually watermark-free, but many templates add a branded ending clip you delete by hand, and Pro templates need CapCut Pro to export without a watermark |
| Captions | Word-by-word karaoke captions, transcribed on-device; burn in or export SRT | Auto captions built into a full editor |
| Platforms | iPhone only (iOS 17+) | Mobile app, desktop and online editor |
| Account | None needed | See CapCut's current terms |
CapCut details from CapCut's own help pages (capcut.com/help: remove-watermark-when-exporting-video, download-template-video-without-watermark, paid-template), checked 11 October 2026. CapCut features change; check their site for the latest.