Cutscript · Office #49,252

What it is

Calls itself “video recorder and editor”.

• Calls itself: video recorder and editor

“Open Source AI Video Recorder and Editor”

Where it puts itself

Positions itself as an alternative to Descript. Claims “more than most paid editors”. Rules out “subscriptions”.

• Alternative to: Descript
• Superlative claim: more than most paid editors
• Says it will not: subscriptions

“Cutscript against Descript, Screen Studio, Camtasia, CapCut, OpusClip and Loom, row by row, with their current prices.”

“Free, and it does more than most paid editors.”

What it costs

One-time purchase and monthly subscription. A free tier, free forever. No yearly plan. Prices quoted: $5,000.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: yes
• Yearly: no
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: $5,000

“$5,000”

“Any amount, one-time or monthly.”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Offers an API. Open source. AI is the core of the product. You can bring your own API key.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: yes
• Open source: yes
• AI role: core to the product
• Bring your own key: yes

“Cutscript is a free, open-source AI video recorder and editor for Mac.”

“For Macs with Apple silicon, macOS 14 or later. Signed and notarized by Apple.”

What it works with

Integrates with Claude, ElevenLabs and fal.ai. Replaces Descript. Names ChatGPT, OpenAI Whisper and 1 more on its pages.

• Integrates with: Claude · ElevenLabs · fal.ai
• Replaces: Descript
• Names: ChatGPT · OpenAI Whisper · OpenRouter

“Use the Claude, ChatGPT or keys you already pay for.”

“Cutscript is a free, open-source AI video recorder and editor for Mac.”

What it offers as proof

In beta. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs and a blog.

• Stage: beta
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“0.1 beta 15 · Apple silicon”

“Download Free”