Cast vs CapCut AI video generator
CapCut is a full video editor with a Seedance-powered AI generator inside; Cast is a single-purpose character video app on the same model family.
CapCut, from its own pages
As of 2026-10-17. Products and prices change; follow the links for the current version.
- CapCut describes its "Seedance 2.5 AI video generator" as providing "over 100 digital avatars". [source]
- Pricing: Free $0; Pro $19.99/month or $179.99/year with 1,200 monthly AI credits; Ultra $79/month or $900/year. [source]
- The pricing page says "Displayed pricing is for reference only. Sign in to see final pricing, taxes, and any applicable offers for your account." [source]
- Its Pro plan description mentions generating "up to 240s at 720p" with Seedance 2.0 Mini. [source]
Cast, in the same terms
- A mobile-web app at cast.katechon.technology; no install, and it works inside TikTok's and Instagram's in-app browsers.
- First two cards and their cached episodes free, with no sign-up (a guest account is made on the first tap).
- Card packs from $0.99, one-time; eight cards guarantee a Rare and eighteen guarantee an Epic.
- Standard: MiniMax H3 Max Turbo, 480p (768p on Premium), 1 credits for 5 s; group scenes on ByteDance Seedance 2.0 Fast. Pro: ByteDance Seedance 2.5, 1080p (Premium).
- Card episodes have four five-second vertical shots. The separate agent route makes 5, 10, 15-second clips using purchased credits.
What CapCut does better
- A complete timeline editor with templates, effects and music.
- Tight integration with TikTok posting.
- Longer AI generations on paid plans.
Pick Cast if
- You want a recurring character (from the Malfoid & Friends cast) in every clip without managing references yourself.
- You want the result in one tap from a phone browser, with your first two cached card episodes free and no sign-up.
Pick CapCut if
- You want to edit, cut and caption, not just generate.
- You already pay for CapCut Pro and need longer generations.
Sources
- https://www.capcut.com/tools/ai-video-generator (read 2026-10-17)
- https://www.capcut.com/pricing (read 2026-10-17)
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