What do creators use to make videos?

Final Cut Pro is the most-adopted tool for this among creators we track, used by 5 creators (100% of its mentions organic). This ranking counts real, receipt-backed creator usage — no editorial opinion, no paid placement.

1. 1

   Final Cut ProVideo Editing

   Apple's professional video editor for macOS with magnetic timeline, optimized Apple-silicon performance, multicam and HDR workflows. A one-time purchase that remains a staple for Mac-based YouTubers and filmmakers.

   5 active creators · 8 mentions · 100% organic · ~$299.99 one-time on the Mac App Store; iPad version subscription

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2. 2

   ElevenLabsAI Image & Audio

   AI voice platform: text-to-speech, voice cloning, dubbing and conversational voice agents with highly natural output in many languages. Creators use it for narration, audio versions of posts and localized dubs.

   5 active creators · 4 mentions · 100% organic · Free tier; paid from ~$5/month, usage-based credits

   “I also show how I use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Suno, ElevenLabs, HeyGen, NotebookLM, Gamma, Descript, Claude, and” — Skill Leap AIsource ↗

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3. 3

   Epidemic SoundAI Image & Audio

   Subscription library of royalty-free music and sound effects, licensed for use in videos and podcasts without copyright claims.

   3 active creators · 16 mentions · 100% organic · Subscription from ~$10/month for creators

   “🎶 MUSIC I USE” — iJustinesource ↗

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4. 4

   DescriptVideo Editing

   Text-based audio and video editor: edit recordings by editing the transcript. Includes multitrack editing, screen recording, filler-word removal, AI voice cloning (Overdub) and Studio Sound cleanup. Widely used by podcasters and YouTubers.

   3 active creators · 4 mentions · 100% organic · Free tier; paid from ~$16/user/month

   “I also show how I use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Suno, ElevenLabs, HeyGen, NotebookLM, Gamma, Descript, Claude, and” — Skill Leap AIsource ↗

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5. 5

   OBS StudioScreen Recording & Live Production

   Free, open-source software for video recording and live streaming on Windows, macOS and Linux. Scene composition, sources, filters and plugins make it the default streaming tool for gaming, education and creator broadcasts.

   2 active creators · 2 mentions · 100% organic · Free and open source (GPL)

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   DaVinci ResolveVideo Editing

   Blackmagic Design's professional editing, color grading, VFX (Fusion) and audio (Fairlight) suite in one application. The free edition is fully usable for most workflows; the one-time Studio license adds advanced features and GPU acceleration.

   2 active creators · 3 mentions · 100% organic · Free edition; DaVinci Resolve Studio ~$295 one-time

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   CapCutVideo Editing

   ByteDance's video editor for mobile and desktop, built for short-form content: auto-captions, templates, effects and direct TikTok export. The Pro tier unlocks premium effects, higher exports and cloud space.

   1 active creators · 1 mentions · 100% organic · Free editor; CapCut Pro ~$10/month

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   LoomScreen Recording & Live Production

   Async video messaging: record screen, camera and mic in one click, get an instantly shareable link with viewer insights, transcripts and AI summaries. Acquired by Atlassian in 2023; standard for async team communication and quick tutorials.

   0 active creators · 0 mentions · – organic · Free up to 25 videos; Business from ~$15/user/month

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9. 9

   MidjourneyAI Image & Audio

   Subscription AI image generator known for strong aesthetics and style control, used through its website and Discord. Produces concept art, thumbnails and brand imagery; added video generation in 2025.

   0 active creators · 0 mentions · – organic · From ~$10/month (Basic), no free tier

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    Screen StudioScreen Recording & Live Production

    macOS screen recorder that automatically produces polished demo videos: smooth zoom-ins on clicks, cursor motion smoothing, device frames and quick exports for social. Popular with indie developers and product marketers for product demos.

    0 active creators · 0 mentions · – organic · ~$89 one-time license with 1 year of updates

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