DISCLOSURE ·Carlos Gil, who writes BestCreates, creates sponsored content for Adobe as an Adobe Express Ambassador. This page covers an Adobe product: Premiere Pro. BestCreates does not score these products. Our disclosure policy.
// WHAT IS THE BEST VIDEO TOOL?
Short answer:DaVinci Resolve is the top-rated video tool we've reviewed, at 9.0/10, best for colorists and budget-conscious editors who want Hollywood-grade grading. Below are all 22 video reviews: the 21 we score, ranked by score, then 1 we cover without a score because Carlos has a paid relationship with the brand.
This category covers the software creators use to edit, caption, clip and host video. It spans full editors (DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and CapCut), caption-first tools for short-form (Submagic, Captions, VEED and Kapwing), Opus Clip for turning long recordings into short clips, Vimeo for private and course video hosting, and Loom for short recorded walkthroughs. The tools differ most in where they run (desktop, browser or phone), how they bill (one-time licence, subscription or credits) and how much editing control you keep.
Video creators and freelancers who publish to their own channels or for clients and want music, SFX and footage cleared under one subscription license.
COST
Free plan · $$Prices checked Oct 17, 2026
WATCH OUT
Downloaded assets can't be used in new projects after the subscription ends.
Solo streamers who go live from a phone, or from a Windows PC or Apple Silicon Mac, and want effects, overlays and VTuber tools without paying for a desktop suite.
COST
Free planPrices checked Oct 10, 2026
WATCH OUT
Free plan streams to one channel; multistreaming needs Plus
Solo YouTubers and podcasters who want quick vertical clips with reframing and captions, posted to TikTok, YouTube, Instagram or LinkedIn, without managing credits.
COST
Free plan · $$Prices checked Oct 10, 2026
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No ongoing free plan: the FAQ offers one free video
DaVinci Resolve is our top pick at 9/10. A genuinely free, professional-grade NLE with color grading tools that rival dedicated suites, held back only by a rougher edge on codec support.
How many video tools has BestCreates reviewed?
We have published 22 reviews in this category. Each page states whether it is editorially reviewed, hands-on reviewed, or a research preview.
Is there a cheaper video option?
DaVinci Resolve sits in the Free tier and works best for colorists and budget-conscious editors who want hollywood-grade grading. A genuinely free, professional-grade NLE with color grading tools that rival dedicated suites, held back only by a rougher edge on codec support.
How does BestCreates score video tools?
Scores are editorial judgments relative to the category. We assess every tool against the same published framework and show the evidence status beside the score. We don't score tools whose maker pays Carlos (Adobe and Canva products); they appear under "Also covered (not scored)" with the same research and a disclosure.