Clipchamp is Microsoft's browser-based editor, now built into Windows. It is approachable, but it expects an account (a Microsoft account on Windows) and now keeps your projects in OneDrive. Supercut runs in any browser with no account to start, keeps your footage on your device, and lets you edit by typing what you want.
| Supercut | Clipchamp | |
|---|---|---|
| Account to start | None for your first export | Microsoft account required |
| Privacy / upload | Footage stays on device | Media processed on device, projects required in OneDrive |
| Where it runs | Any browser, any OS | Chrome or Edge only (no Safari or Firefox), built into Windows |
| How you edit | Plain-English prompts | Drag-and-drop timeline |
| Works offline | Yes, once the page loads | Relies on cloud project storage |
| Free export | Free first export with no watermark, then a flat paid plan | Free 1080p exports, paid for premium content |
| Best for | Private, fast edits on any platform | Windows users wanting a built-in editor |
Clipchamp requires you to sign in to use it and save projects (a Microsoft account on Windows; the browser version also allows Google or email sign-in). Supercut needs no account to try your first export, and there is no ecosystem to join.
Clipchamp runs in Chrome or Edge on several systems but is built around Windows and Microsoft 365, and it does not support Safari or Firefox. Supercut runs in any modern browser on Mac, Windows, Linux, or Chromebook, with identical on-device editing.
Supercut decodes, edits, and exports locally in your browser via WebAssembly. Your video files are never sent over the network, so there is nothing to upload. The AI that plans the edit gets your request, the words said in your clip and its sound levels (both worked out on your device), and a few low-resolution frames only if you turn that on. Clipchamp also processes media on your device, but it now requires your projects to live in OneDrive to stay editable, so your work lives in the cloud.
Instead of arranging a timeline, say what you want: trim, reframe to 9:16, add captions, compress. An AI plans the edit and a deterministic engine runs it on your machine.
Once a Supercut page has loaded, you can keep editing offline, because the engine runs locally rather than relying on cloud project storage.
Supercut puts no watermark on any export. Editing is free, and so is your first export. A flat plan gives you unlimited exports: 4.99 per month billed yearly (59.88 per year), 9.99 per month monthly, or 79 once for lifetime access. Cancel anytime.
Clipchamp is genuinely good for newcomers, especially on Windows where it is built in. It offers free 1080p exports, a stock library, templates, recording tools, and tight Microsoft 365 integration. If you are on Windows and want a capable editor with nothing extra to install, Clipchamp is a solid default.
Trim and cut video in your browser. Drop a clip, say where to cut, and download it, your footage never leaves your device. No upload, no watermark.
Crop and reframe any video to 9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Subject-tracking keeps the action in frame, all in your browser, no upload.
Add auto-captions to any video in your browser. On-device transcription with viral caption styles, no upload, your footage and audio stay private.
Convert MOV, WebM, or other formats to MP4 in your browser. Universal playback without uploading your source file.
Yes, especially if you do not want a Microsoft account or you are not on Windows. Supercut covers the common edits, trim, reframe, captions, color, compression, and platform exports, in any browser, with your footage staying on your device.
No. Supercut needs no account at all to try your first export. Clipchamp requires an account to use and to save projects (a Microsoft account on Windows).
No. Editing runs in your browser and your video files never leave your device. The AI that plans the edit gets your request, the words said in your clip and its sound levels (both worked out on your device), and a few low-resolution frames only if you turn that on.
Yes. Supercut runs in any modern browser on Mac, Windows, Linux, or Chromebook. Clipchamp is closely tied to Windows and Microsoft 365.
Editing and your first export are free, with no watermark. Unlimited exports are 4.99 per month billed yearly (59.88 per year), 9.99 per month monthly, or 79 once for lifetime access. Cancel anytime.
Drop a clip and describe the edit. It runs right here in your browser.
Open the editor