Kapwing AI Video Generator (2026): Pricing, AI Credits and Free Limits
Kapwing adds AI tools to a browser video editor. Here is what each plan costs, what the free plan limits, and how AI credits work.
Short answer: Kapwing is an online video editor with AI tools built in. The free plan has a watermark, 720p exports and a 30-minute monthly export limit. Pro is $16/month billed annually ($24 monthly) with 1,000 AI credits a month and no watermark. Business is $50/month billed annually ($64 monthly) with 4,000 credits.
What Kapwing's AI video generator is
Kapwing is a browser-based video editor. Its AI tools sit inside that editor, so you can generate and edit clips, add subtitles, translate, clean audio, and use text to speech without installing software. The AI features run on credits, which is the main thing to understand before you pay.
Kapwing pricing (October 2026)
Prices are from Kapwing's pricing page. Pro and Business are priced per member and auto-renew, and the page says refunds are not issued after upgrading. It does not list a free trial for paid plans.
| Plan | Price | AI credits | Watermark | Max export | Monthly export |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 10 (one-time) | Yes | 4 min, 720p | 30 min / month |
| Pro | $16/month billed annually, or $24 monthly | 1,000 / month | No | 120 min, 4K | Unlimited |
| Business | $50/month billed annually, or $64 monthly | 4,000 / month | No | 120 min, 4K | Unlimited |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | No | 120 min, 4K | Unlimited |
Free plan limits
- Watermark on all exports.
- 720p maximum resolution and 4-minute videos.
- 30 minutes of export per month and a 2 GB upload limit.
- Projects are unlisted only, with 5 GB of storage kept for 3 days.
- Only 1 minute of text to speech and 10 minutes of auto-subtitles.
AI credits: what to know
You get 10 credits once on the free plan, 1,000 a month on Pro and 4,000 a month on Business. Kapwing's page did not list how many credits each AI action uses, so test a few generations before you plan a workload. Business also lets you buy extra credits and adds custom voice clones and lip sync.
Who Kapwing is for
Good fit: creators and small teams who want one tool for editing, subtitles and quick AI additions, especially for short social videos. Weaker fit: avatar-presenter training videos (see our Synthesia review) or heavy generative video (see Kling AI).
Alternatives
- Synthesia for avatar videos.
- Kling AI for prompt-based video clips.
- ElevenLabs for AI voices.
- Podcastle for audio-led content.
For a full workflow, read our YouTube automation guide.
A simple plan to test Kapwing before you pay
- Make one 60-second video in the free editor with a subtitle track and a text-to-speech voice.
- Export it and check the watermark and 720p quality against what your audience needs.
- Spend your 10 free AI credits on one real task and note what it produced.
- If you need longer than 4 minutes, 4K or no watermark, price Pro. Otherwise stay on the free plan.
Decision rules
| If you... | Then... |
|---|---|
| Post short social videos with subtitles | Free may be enough while you test; Pro removes the watermark |
| Export more than 30 minutes a month | You will hit the free export limit, so look at Pro |
| Work in a team | Pro and Business are priced per member, so multiply by seats |
| Need custom voice clones or lip sync | Those are listed on Business |
Mistakes to avoid
- Paying for annual billing before you have used the tool, because refunds are not issued after upgrading.
- Forgetting that prices are per member.
- Expecting AI credits to cover every AI feature. Check what each action uses first.
- Uploading material you do not have rights to use.
Cost example: monthly or annual billing
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Yearly saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $16/month ($192/year) | $24/month ($288/year) | $96 |
| Business | $50/month ($600/year) | $64/month ($768/year) | $168 |
Kapwing says refunds are not issued after upgrading, so an annual plan only saves money if you are sure you will use it all year. Test on the free plan first, then consider a month-to-month Pro plan before you commit to a year.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kapwing's AI video generator free?
The free plan includes 10 one-time AI credits, a watermark, 720p exports and a 30-minute monthly export limit.
How much does Kapwing cost?
Pro is $16 a month billed annually or $24 monthly, and Business is $50 a month billed annually or $64 monthly, per member.
Does Kapwing remove the watermark?
Yes, Pro and Business exports have no watermark. Free exports do.
How many AI credits do I get?
Free gets 10 once, Pro 1,000 per month and Business 4,000 per month.
Does Kapwing have a free trial?
Kapwing's pricing page does not list a free trial for paid plans, but it does have a free plan.
Can I get a refund?
The pricing page says refunds are not issued after upgrading, so test on the free plan first.
Test the free plan first
Check the watermark, export limits and credits before you upgrade.
Try Kapwing free →Prices and limits were read from the pages below on October 12, 2026. They change often, so confirm before you pay.