Montaj vs 
CapCut
The CapCut alternative where AI does the edit.
Tell Claude or ChatGPT what you want. It cuts, captions and styles the video for you. No credits to buy.
Say it. Your AI edits it.
turn this into a reel with captions
- Cut the pauses and filler words
- Added captions in your style
- Put your photos where you mention them
- Sized it 9:16 for Reels
Done. It's in the editor if you want to change anything.
Hub
Your AI, free
Claude or ChatGPT does the edit, at no cost from Montaj. CapCut's premium AI tools run on its credits.
0 credits
AI video and images use your own Kling, Gemini or OpenAI keys, paid straight to them.
No watermark
Every export, full quality. CapCut adds one when a video uses its templates or Pro assets.
Side by side.
 Montaj | CapCut | |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the edit | MontajYour own AI, from a prompt | CapCutYou, with AI tools |
| AI you can use | MontajClaude or ChatGPT. Free. | CapCutCapCut's built-in AI |
| Paying for AI | MontajYour own AI, your own keys. | CapCutCredits, a monthly allowance by plan |
| Price to start | MontajFree | CapCutFree |
| Paid plans | MontajMontaj Hub $14.99 a month. Montaj Studio $49.99 a month for 3 seats. | CapCutStandard and Pro |
| Watermark | MontajNone | CapCutOn videos made with its templates or Pro assets |
| Free export | MontajFull quality, no cap | CapCut4K and every Pro feature need Pro to export |
| Computers | MontajMac and Windows. | CapCutMac, Windows, web, iPhone and Android |
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Templates your AI already knows.
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Questions.
How is Montaj different from CapCut?
In Montaj, your own AI does the edit from a prompt. CapCut is an editor you drive yourself, with AI tools and credits on the side.
When is CapCut the better pick?
If you like editing by hand with AI tools on the side, edit on the web or your phone, or work from CapCut's template library.
When is Montaj the better pick?
If you want AI to do the whole edit from a prompt, would rather use your own AI than buy credits, and want every export free of watermarks.
Which AI can I use?
Claude or ChatGPT. Connecting one is free on every plan.
Does Montaj use credits?
No. AI video and images run on your own Kling, Gemini or OpenAI keys, paid straight to them.
Does Montaj add a watermark?
No. Every video saves in full quality, with no watermark and no cap.
Is there a Montaj for Windows, like CapCut PC?
Yes. Montaj runs on Mac and Windows.