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Image CandyMost similar to Video Candy in what it does, its category and its price.
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Veed.ioHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5.
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FlexClipRated 4.3 out of 5 in our review, against 3.7 for Video Candy.
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At a glance
Green means better than Video Candy, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Video CandyBaseline | 3.7 | $8/mo | Yes | Browser-based video editor with a wide set of single-purpose conversion tools | |
| Image Candy | 3.8+0.1 | $79/mo$71 more | Yes | Browser-based image editor from Icecream Apps for converting, compressing, resizing, and cleaning up photos without installing software. | vs Video Candy |
| Veed.io | 4.3+0.6 | $18/mo$10 more | Yes | A comprehensive, browser-based all-in-one editor with strong subtitle tools | vs Video Candy |
 Submagic | 4.0+0.3 | Free | Yes | 123-language captions at 99% accuracy, Magic Clips to pull several shorts from one long video - trusted by 4M+ businesses including Shopify and Uber. | vs Video Candy |
 Dreamlux | 3.9+0.2 | $15.99/mo$7.99 more | Yes | Browser-based AI video generator that turns text prompts and still images into short, watermark-free clips. | vs Video Candy |
| FlexClip | 4.3+0.6 | $12/mo$4 more | Yes | A browser-based, template-driven editor for straightforward marketing video | vs Video Candy |
 Clipchamp | 4.2+0.5 | $11.99/mo$3.99 more | Yes | Browser-based AI video editor from Microsoft with templates, auto-captions, and text-to-video generation. | vs Video Candy |
 VideoProc | 3.9+0.2 | Not listed | No | Desktop AI media suite for remastering, upscaling and converting video, images and audio, with hardware acceleration and a separate editor in VideoProc Vlogger. | vs Video Candy |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Video Candy.
Image Candy
3.8$79/mo
vs Video Candy$71 more+0.1
Browser-based image editor from Icecream Apps for converting, compressing, resizing, and cleaning up photos without installing software.
- Single-purpose tools for resize, compress, convert, and rotate tasks
- AI background removal for product and portrait photos
- HEIC-to-JPG and other format conversion without desktop software
Free to use for its core toolkit without requiring an account
Splitting tools across separate pages means switching tabs for multi-step edits
Veed.io
4.3$18/mo
vs Video Candy$10 more+0.6
A comprehensive, browser-based all-in-one editor with strong subtitle tools.
- Comprehensive browser-based editing covering subtitles, AI editing, and avatars
- Automatic, accurate subtitle and caption generation
- Free tier for standard use, with a watermark on exports
Comprehensive scope covers most editing needs in one browser-based tool
Watermark-free export requires a paid plan
Submagic
4.0Free
vs Video Candy+0.3
123-language captions at 99% accuracy, Magic Clips to pull several shorts from one long video - trusted by 4M+ businesses including Shopify and Uber.
- AI captions in 123 languages at claimed 99% accuracy
- Magic Clips: extract multiple shorts from one long-form video
- Automatic cutting, trimming and silence removal
Magic Clips automates a real, time-consuming repurposing workflow
Text-based editing is less precise than a timeline for frame-level control
Dreamlux
3.9$15.99/mo
vs Video Candy$7.99 more+0.2
Browser-based AI video generator that turns text prompts and still images into short, watermark-free clips.
- Text-to-video generation from scripts and prompts
- Image-to-video animation preserving the original subject
- Watermark-free output on every tier, including free
Free tier produces watermark-free video, unlike numerous competitors
Credit consumption can run out fast on longer or higher-resolution clips
FlexClip
4.3$12/mo
vs Video Candy$4 more+0.6
A browser-based, template-driven editor for straightforward marketing video.
- Browser-based editing requiring no software installation
- Template-first workflow for common marketing video types
- Free tier for standard use, with a watermark on exports
Browser-based access requires no software installation or updates
Watermark-free export requires a paid plan
Clipchamp
4.2$11.99/mo
vs Video Candy$3.99 more+0.5
Browser-based AI video editor from Microsoft with templates, auto-captions, and text-to-video generation.
- Browser-based drag-and-drop video timeline, no install required
- Text-to-video generation from a written script
- Automatic captioning and multi-language translation
Free tier supports full 1080p HD export with no watermark, unusual generosity for a video editor
4K export and premium assets require either the $11.99/month Essentials plan or a Microsoft 365 subscription
VideoProc
3.9Not listed
vs Video Candy+0.2
Desktop AI media suite for remastering, upscaling and converting video, images and audio, with hardware acceleration and a separate editor in VideoProc Vlogger.
- AI video, image and audio enhancement and upscaling
- Colour remastering for more natural, consistent results
- Conversion, compression, downloading and screen recording
Local processing keeps footage off third-party servers
Desktop only - no browser or mobile workflow
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Video Candy free?
Video Candy has a free plan, and paid plans start from $8/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Video Candy?
Veed.io is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: FlexClip, Clipchamp, Submagic.
What is the cheapest alternative to Video Candy?
Among paid plans, Clipchamp has the lowest starting price (from $11.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Veed.io.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.