Third-Party Video Editing Apps for Reels & TikTok
Video is still taking the social scene by storm this year, and for good reason! Short-form video content is entertaining, eye-catching, informative and humorous.
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, says that the app will be moving more towards an entertainment and video platform. This statement makes total sense if we look at the success TikTok has had!
If you aren't totally convinced to start including video into your content strategy, check out the stats below.
- TikTok users spend more than 850 minutes on the app per month
- Instagram Reels receive 22% more engagement than regular Instagram videos
- TikTok now has 1 billion monthly active users
- Reels are seen on the Explore page, which is where 50% of users go to discover new content
When editing within Instagram Reels & TikTok, you may find that the editing tools are limited. This is where a third-party video editing app comes in!
These apps are filled with editing tools that can take your videos to the next level. We tested out a bunch of video editing apps to tell you which ones are our favourites and the features we loved within each one. Let's get into it!
Third-Party Video Editing Apps for Reels & TikTok
1. CapCut
Compatible with: iPhone, Android & Desktop
Cost: Free
Features we loved:
- Plenty of stock videos and music options
- Video covers
- You can grab trending audio from TikTok and insert it into your videos (this app is owned by TikTok!)
- Overlays and animations
- Their "Short Cut" feature puts your video into templates so the editing is done for you!
2. InShot
Compatible with: iPhone & Android
Cost: Free
Features we loved:
- You can add in your own music & voiceovers
- Trim & split videos
- Themed & animated stickers
- Special effects
- Picture in picture
3. Canva
Compatible with: iPhone & Android
Cost: Free
Features we loved:
- So many trendy templates
- Stock music
- Splitting & trimming videos
- Animations & transitions
4. Splice
Compatible with: iPhone
Cost: Free
Features we loved:
- Large stock music library
- Audio mixing & voiceovers
- Playback speed
- Customized backgrounds
- Transitions
5. Quik
Compatible with: iPhone & Android
Cost: Free
Features we loved:
- Auto-sync audio to video
- Preset themes
- Royalty-free music
- Playback speed
- Emojis & stickers
6. KineMaster
Compatible with: iPhone & Android
Cost: Free
Features we loved:
- High-quality export
- Multi-track editing
- Voice changer
- Animations & filters
- May be best for YouTube videos
7. FilmoraGo
Compatible with: iPhone & Android
Cost: Free
Features we loved:
- Picture in picture
- Rotate, trim & split videos
- Royalty-free music
- Playback speed
- Custom watermark
8. Adobe Premiere Rush
Compatible with: iPhone & Desktop
Cost: Basic starter plan is free but the paid plan is $9.99 per month
Features we loved:
- Export to any social channel
- Importing and adjusting audio
- Voiceovers
- Colour correction and presets
- Very easy-to-use interface
9. InVideo(Filmr)
Compatible with: iPhone, Android & Web
Cost: Free or you can get pro for $5/week
Features we loved:
- Shoot content within the app
- Share to social platforms
- Background music
- Voiceovers
- Easy-to-use interface
10. CLIPS
Compatible with: iPhone
Cost: Free
Features we loved:
- Built-in filters and stickers
- Animated captions
- Stop-motion backgrounds
- Share projects through AirDrop
Now that you have your third-party video editing app, it's time to start creating! To make your Instagram Reels & TikTok experience even easier, we've created a list of trending audio. We update this list each week and add direct links to the songs and examples of how you can use it. Check it out here!
Have you tried a third-party video editing app you loved but it's not on our list? Send us an email at alyssa@heyorca.com!
