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A Kapwing alternative that does the editing for you

Type the video you want. Waffle makes the cuts.

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In Waffle

My ski clips cut to the beat, a bold red title

  • Cuts on the beat
  • Title
  • Transitions

Make the title bigger

Waffle and Kapwing at a glance

Two different ways to make a video. Here's how they compare.

TopicWaffleKapwing
How you editDescribe the video in plain words. Waffle makes the cuts, titles and transitions.A drag-and-drop timeline to trim, split, add transitions, layer B-roll and apply effects.
Making a changeType it, like "faster cuts" or "make the title yellow". Waffle re-edits the video.Edit on the timeline with frame-by-frame precision, or use its built-in AI Assistant.
Starting pointA prompt, with or without your own photos and clips.Your own footage, thousands of templates, or a text prompt.
Where it runsIn your browser.In the browser on Mac, Windows, Chromebook and mobile.
Best forA finished edit cut to music, without learning a timeline.Creative teams, with shared workspaces, commenting and automatic subtitles.

Kapwing details are from kapwing.com and kapwing.com/video-editor, checked on 1 November 2026.

Which one fits you

Choose Waffle if

  • You'd rather describe the edit than build it on a timeline
  • You want cuts on the beat, titles and transitions done for you
  • You're making videos for yourself and want them quickly

Kapwing may suit you better if

  • You work with a team and want shared workspaces and comments
  • You want frame-by-frame control on a timeline
  • You need an automatic subtitle generator

Switching from Kapwing

  1. Gather your media

    Pick the photos and clips you'd have dropped on the timeline.

  2. Describe the video

    Say the feel, the titles and the format, like "a vertical 15-second edit".

  3. Change it by typing

    Ask for slower cuts or a new title, then download.

Questions

Is Waffle a good Kapwing alternative?

If you'd like the edit made for you, yes. Describe the video, add your photos and clips, and Waffle cuts them to the beat with titles and transitions.

Can I get a beat-synced edit without a timeline?

Yes. Waffle cuts your photos and clips to the beat of the music for you. Ask for faster or slower cuts by typing.

Does Waffle work in the browser too?

Yes. Waffle runs in your browser, so there's nothing to install.

Is Waffle affiliated with Kapwing?

No. Waffle is an independent AI video editor and isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Kapwing or its owners.

Which one should I choose?

If your team edits together on a timeline and needs subtitles, Kapwing is built for that. If you'd rather describe the video and change it by typing, try Waffle.

More ways to use Waffle

Other videos you can make

Skip the timeline

Describe your next video and let Waffle make the cuts.

Works in your browser. Nothing to install.