Cask Studio
Cask Studio: A Mac-first editor that combines visual planning, multitrack editing, and AI generation. Ranked #78 of 153 in Video Editing Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac creators building AI-generated projects.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMac creators building AI-generated projects
- Free planYes
- Paid from€29.99/mo
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Infinite-canvas Storyboard and multitrack Montage in one app
- Built-in generation for video, images, voice, music, and sound effects
- MCP-based agentic editing plus local-first Mac storage
Where it doesn't
- AI generation is not included on the Free plan
- Paid plans start at €29.99 per month
- The product is limited to macOS and API access
Our verdict on Cask Studio
Cask Studio is a native macOS video editor for developing, generating, assembling, refining, and exporting films in one application. It is aimed at solo creators, studios, agencies, and larger production teams, with a particularly strong fit for Mac creators building AI-generated projects. The workflow pairs an infinite-canvas Storyboard for references, notes, footage, and generated assets with a multitrack Montage timeline for video, dialogue, music, and sound effects. Clip timing tools cover trim, split, speed, and transitions, while picture, motion, and sound modifiers include LUTs, curves, film grain, blur, EQ, and FPS conform.
The plan structure separates core editing from built-in generation. Free includes the full Storyboard and Montage, preview and export, and Cask MCP, but excludes AI generation. Starter costs €29.99 per month and adds 2,500 credits, two concurrent generations, all models, and 100 GB of cloud storage. Hobbyist costs €74.99 per month with 6,500 credits, five concurrent generations, all models, and 250 GB of cloud storage. Creator costs €149.99 per month with 14,000 credits, 10 concurrent generations, all models, and 500 GB of cloud storage. Studio provides custom limits, team and billing support, and a workflow fit review. According to the vendor's published terms, the product is in early access, with seats opening in batches, and displayed plans, credits, and prices are indicative until checkout.
Cask Studio's standout strength is how generation and editing are connected inside the same project. Paid plans support video, image, voice, music, and sound-effects generation, with integrations including Claude, Codex, Cask MCP, Seedance, Kling, Veo, Runway, Gemini, GPT, Lyria, and ElevenLabs Music. MCP-based agentic editing is available on every plan, while local-first project and footage storage keeps the Mac central to the workflow. Choose Cask Studio if you want AI-assisted production alongside storyboard and timeline editing. Choose another option if you need web or mobile access, or if AI generation must be included without a paid plan.
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Cask Studio fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €29.99/mo |
| Desktop app | Yes |
| Web app | No |
| Mobile app | No |
| 4K export | Not verified |
| Team collaboration | Not verified |
| Included cloud storage | 100 GB |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 11 integrations: Claude, Codex, Cask MCP, Seedance, Kling, Veo … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | cask.studio |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Cask Studio integrations
Cask Studio lists 11 integrations on its own site.
- Claude
- Codex
- Cask MCP
- Seedance
- Kling
- Veo
- Runway
- Gemini
- GPT
- Lyria
- ElevenLabs Music
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