Head-to-head · Social Media Video Makers
Edits vs InShot
Edits leads on 0 checks, InShot on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEdits · 8.7/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresEdits · 2 of 5
Edits scores higher on our rubric for social media video makers: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Edits is the better fit for free mobile social creators. InShot is the better fit for mobile creators making social videos and vlogs.
- Edits fits best
Free mobile social creators
- InShot fits best
Mobile creators making social videos and vlogs
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Side by side
| Feature | Edits 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | InShot 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #6 in Social Media Video Makers | #8 in Social Media Video Makers |
| Best for | Free mobile social creators | Mobile creators making social videos and vlogs |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, macOS |
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Features Edits 2/5 · InShot 0/5 | ||
| Auto captions | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Social resizing | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Text-to-video | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Watermark-free export | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Brand kit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Export resolution | 4k | Not checked yet |
| Maximum video length | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Edits is Instagram’s mobile app for creating and editing short-form videos, aimed at creators who want to make social content on an iPhone or Android device. Its editing timeline supports frame-accurate cuts and clip-level adjustments,… Read the review → |
InShot is a video and photo editor for creators making social videos, vlogs, collages and photo edits. Its mobile apps run on iPhone, iPad and Android, and it is also available on compatible Apple silicon Macs. The toolset ranges from… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Edits — where it wins
- Frame-accurate editing with clip-level controls and drafts
- Automatic captions and 4K exports without a watermark
- Direct Instagram and Facebook sharing with live Reel insights
Where it doesn't
- Available on mobile for iOS and Android, not desktop
- Video capture is limited to up to 10 minutes
- Direct sharing integrations focus on Instagram and Facebook
InShot — where it wins
- Combines trimming, effects, keyframes, chroma key and picture-in-picture editing
- Offers auto captions, background removal and smart tracking
- Exports video in 4K at up to 60 fps
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is ad-supported
- Removing the InShot logo requires a paid plan
- Mac support is limited to compatible Apple silicon Macs
- Edits8.7/10 · Free plan
A free mobile editor with precise cuts, captions and watermark-free 4K export.
Visit EditsFull verdict → - InShot8.5/10 · Free plan
A mobile-first editor with advanced tools, AI-assisted features and 4K export.
Visit InShotFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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