Clipchamp vs Gling
Which should you use? A side-by-side look at what each one does, who it suits, what it costs, how hard it is to set up, and where each falls short.
AI tool · Freemium
Microsoft's simple video editor with templates, text-to-speech, auto-captions and screen recording.
AI tool · Freemium
An AI rough-cut tool for YouTubers that removes silences, bad takes and filler words.
The short answer
Choose Clipchamp if you need…
- Windows users
- Simple business videos
Choose Gling if you need…
- YouTubers editing long talking footage
- Speeding up rough cuts
Side-by-side
| Clipchamp | Gling | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Video · Video editing | Video · Video editing |
| Price | Freemium | Freemium |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Web |
| Works with | Microsoft 365 | Adobe |
| Hands-on tested by us | Not yet | Not yet |
| Last checked | 2026-10-29 | 2026-10-29 |
What each one is
Clipchamp
Microsoft's simple video editor with templates, text-to-speech, auto-captions and screen recording. Accessible and bundled with Windows. Not deep enough for advanced editing.
Gling
An AI rough-cut tool for YouTubers that removes silences, bad takes and filler words. Big time saver on the first pass. It is a rough-cut tool, so you still finish in a real editor.
Best for
Clipchamp
- Windows users
- Simple business videos
Gling
- YouTubers editing long talking footage
- Speeding up rough cuts
Strengths
Clipchamp
- Template editor
- Text-to-speech voices
- Auto-captions
- Screen and camera recording
Gling
- Silence and bad-take removal
- Filler-word detection
- Export to Premiere, Resolve and Final Cut
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Clipchamp and Gling?
Clipchamp: Microsoft's simple video editor with templates, text-to-speech, auto-captions and screen recording. Gling: An AI rough-cut tool for YouTubers that removes silences, bad takes and filler words. Clipchamp suits windows users, while Gling suits youtubers editing long talking footage.
Are Clipchamp and Gling free?
Clipchamp: Freemium. Gling: Freemium.
What are other alternatives to Clipchamp and Gling?
Other options people compare them with include DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Kapwing, VEED.
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