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8 best TimeBolt alternatives in 2026

TimeBolt is a video editing & vfx tool that instant silence & pause removal. It starts at $17/mo. Below are the 8 closest alternatives we track, 6 of which have a free tier. Each entry explains the one thing that actually differs — not a rephrased feature list.

We label every tool with how far we have verified it. Where we have not run a tool ourselves, we say so rather than inventing a score.

TimeBolt compared with 8 alternatives
ToolFromModelOur scoreVerification
TimeBolt (current)$17/moPaid—Price checked
Gling$15/moPaid—Price checked
AutoPod$29/moPaid—Price checked
Descript$15/moFreemium—Price checked
DaVinci ResolveFree ($295 Studio)Free—Price checked
VEED$18/moFreemium—Price checked
Captions$10/moFreemium—Price checked
Kapwing$16/moFreemium—Price checked
FlexClip$9.99/moFreemium—Price checked

Every alternative, and why you'd pick it

  1. 1.Gling

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    Automatically cuts silences, bad takes, and filler words from talking-head videos, then exports to Premiere, Resolve, or FCP.

    vs TimeBolt: About 12% cheaper at the entry tier ($15/mo vs $17/mo).

    $15/mo·Video Editing & VFXFull details →

  2. 2.AutoPod

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    Premiere Pro extension that auto-edits multi-camera podcast and video shows — cuts cameras based on who is speaking.

    vs TimeBolt: Adds Multi-Cam and Premiere Pro, which TimeBolt does not cover.

    $29/mo·Video Editing & VFXFull details →

  3. 3.Descript

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    All-in-one video and podcast editor with AI overdub, studio sound enhancement, filler word removal, and automatic transcription.

    vs TimeBolt: About 12% cheaper at the entry tier ($15/mo vs $17/mo).

    $15/mo·Video Editing & VFXFull details →

  4. 4.DaVinci Resolve

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    Hollywood-grade color correction, Fairlight audio, Fusion VFX, and Cut page editing — completely free for the standard version.

    vs TimeBolt: Completely free, where TimeBolt is paid.

    Free ($295 Studio)·Video Editing & VFXFull details →

  5. 5.VEED

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    Professional browser-based video editing platform with one-click subtitle translation, filler word removal, and instant resizing for social channels.

    vs TimeBolt: Adds Online Editor and Auto Subtitles, which TimeBolt does not cover.

    $18/mo·Video Editing & VFXFull details →

  6. 6.Captions

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    Record, caption, dub, and edit talking videos with AI eye contact correction, avatars, and one-tap edits.

    vs TimeBolt: About 41% cheaper at the entry tier ($10/mo vs $17/mo).

    $10/mo·Video Editing & VFXFull details →

  7. 7.Kapwing

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    Browser-based editor with AI smart cut, auto subtitles, background removal, and team workspaces.

    vs TimeBolt: About 6% cheaper at the entry tier ($16/mo vs $17/mo).

    $16/mo·Video Editing & VFXFull details →

  8. 8.FlexClip

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    Template-driven video creation with AI text-to-video, auto subtitles, and a huge stock library for quick marketing videos.

    vs TimeBolt: About 41% cheaper at the entry tier ($9.99/mo vs $17/mo).

    $9.99/mo·Video Editing & VFXFull details →

TimeBolt alternatives — common questions

What is the best free TimeBolt alternative?
Descript is the strongest free option we list — edit video by editing text. It is freemium, so check the free tier limits before committing.
Is there a cheaper alternative to TimeBolt?
Yes — 5 of the tools on this page start below TimeBolt's $17/mo. The cheapest is FlexClip at $9.99/mo.
Why should I switch from TimeBolt?
Most people switch for one of three reasons: pricing that no longer fits their volume, a missing export option such as a watermark-free or higher-resolution output, or a workflow that does not match how they actually edit. If none of those apply to you, staying put is usually the right call.

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