Is Kapwing or Luma Dream Machine free?

Both can be used for free. Kapwing: Free plan, paid from $16 a month. Luma Dream Machine: Free plan, paid upgrades.

Do I need to install Kapwing or Luma Dream Machine?

No. Both run in a web browser, so you can open either one and start. Kapwing can also be installed to a home screen or dock if you like.

Price, ratings and what each one does, side by side. Every fact here comes from their listings on Linkstore.

Edit videos, add subtitles and resize clips online.

Generate video clips from a prompt or a still image.

Kapwing: free plan, paid from $16 a month. Luma Dream Machine: free plan, paid upgrades.
Only Kapwing can be installed to a home screen or dock.

Kapwing

Luma Dream Machine

A browser video editor for social clips, with automatic subtitles, trimming and templates.

Luma's Dream Machine creates short clips with camera motion, and can start from a photo you upload.

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