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FluidCut vs Submagic.
Submagic is built around polishing short videos: animated captions, zooms, B-roll and audio cleanup, with plans counted in videos and a maximum length per video. FluidCut starts from long videos: it finds the moments worth clipping in recordings up to 60 minutes, captions them and lets you refine each clip in a layered editor.
At a glance
| FluidCut | Submagic | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Long videos, podcasts and live streams | Short videos |
| Plans | $10, $19 and $39 a month | Starter $19, Pro $39, Business $69 a month |
| Allowance | 400, 850 or 1,850 minutes of video a month | 15, 40 or 100 videos a month |
| Length per video | Up to 60 minutes per job | Up to 2, 5 or 30 minutes by plan |
| Export | 1080p, no watermark | 1080p, 4K at 60 fps on Business, no watermark |
| Free option | 7-day free trial, no card required | Start without a credit card |
| Live stream clipping | YouTube Live, Twitch, Kick (beta) | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Social publishing | Not available | Pro and Business |
Submagic details from submagic.co/pricing, checked 7 October 2026.
Choose Submagic if
- You mostly make short videos and want a wide range of caption animations
- You need 4K at 60 fps, brand kits or publishing to social accounts
Choose FluidCut if
- Your raw material is long: podcasts, interviews, webinars, lectures or streams
- You want the tool to pick the moments, not only caption them
- You want to pay per minute of footage rather than per video
Questions
Can I use both?
Yes. Some creators clip long videos in FluidCut and then style individual shorts elsewhere. FluidCut downloads are standard MP4 files.
Does FluidCut have animated captions?
Yes. Captions are timed word by word, with styles such as Dynamic, Minimal, Clean captions, Cinematic and Script accent.