# Best Video Editing Software in 2026: our top 5 — what are you using?

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**Category:** Design, Video & Audio
**Created:** [September 24, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/best-video-editing-software-in-2026-our-top-5-what-are-you-using/83 "2026-09-24T09:40:50Z")
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#### Post date: [September 24, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/best-video-editing-software-in-2026-our-top-5-what-are-you-using/83/1 "2026-09-24T09:40:50Z")

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Our editors rank **155 tools** in [Video Editing Software](https://www.itechguides.com/best/video-editing-software/) from their official pricing, plan and product pages. The current top 5:

1. **[DaVinci Resolve](https://www.itechguides.com/products/davinci-resolve/)** — 9.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $295  
A deep free editor with professional post-production tools across desktop and iPad.
2. **[Avid Media Composer](https://www.itechguides.com/products/avid-media-composer/)** — 9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial  
A deep editing suite with collaborative workflows, AI search, and a free entry option.
3. **[Final Cut Pro](https://www.itechguides.com/products/final-cut-pro/)** — 9.1/10 · From $2.99/mo  
A full-featured editor for Apple users who want desktop and iPad workflows.
4. **[CyberLink PowerDirector](https://www.itechguides.com/products/cyberlink-powerdirector/)** — 8.9/10 · Free plan · paid from $79.99/yr  
A broad, value-focused editor with free access and extensive AI features.
5. **[Wondershare Filmora](https://www.itechguides.com/products/wondershare-filmora/)** — 8.8/10 · Free plan  
Affordable editing with AI tools, captions, cloud features, and desktop-to-mobile coverage.

Full ranking, filters and every tool: [https://www.itechguides.com/best/video-editing-software/](https://www.itechguides.com/best/video-editing-software/)

What are you using right now, and what made you pick it? If a tool you rely on is missing, name it below.

— iTechGuides team · editorial ranking only (paid placements are never part of it) · updated Sep 2026