AutoTrim vs AutoCut: Clear, cost-effective speed wins
AutoTrim is a standalone tool built for editors: fast, predictable, and simple. In comparison, AutoCut is an editor plugin that hides its AI behind a subscription and adds complexity. See how speed, cost, and clarity stack up.
Why AutoTrim Wins for Professional Editors
Being a standalone app makes AutoTrim easier to adopt across any editing software. With local AI processing, transparent pricing, and a focus on core features that work perfectly, AutoTrim delivers what matters most: speed, simplicity, and reliability.
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AutoTrim at a glance
| What it is | A desktop silence remover for video editors. Drop in your raw clips, get back a clean, assembled timeline. |
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| Works with | Final Cut Pro (FCPXML), Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve (XML). macOS and Windows. |
| Processing | 100% local AI transcription — your footage never leaves your machine. No uploads, no cloud. |
| Speed | About 1 minute to clean 30 minutes of talking-head footage — roughly 48× faster than manual cutting, 96% of rough-cut time saved. |
| Output | One merged, ready-to-edit timeline for the whole batch — not one XML per clip. |
| Price | Free version (unlimited previews, export locked) · $15/month · $119/year · $149 lifetime (launch price, regular $279). |
| Guarantee | 14-day money-back guarantee. Each license works on 2 machines. |
Frequently asked questions
Does AutoCut work with Final Cut Pro?
No. AutoCut is a plugin for Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve — there is no AutoCut for Final Cut Pro, because FCP has no plugin marketplace. AutoTrim is a standalone app, so it works with Final Cut Pro: it exports an FCPXML timeline you import directly into your project.
What is the difference between AutoTrim and AutoCut?
AutoCut is a plugin that runs inside Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. AutoTrim is a standalone desktop app that cleans your rushes before they reach the editor: it processes all clips in parallel, removes silences and filler words with local AI, and exports one merged timeline for Final Cut Pro, Premiere or Resolve. It also offers a one-time $149 lifetime license instead of subscription-only pricing.
Do I need a subscription to use AutoTrim?
No. The free version lets you process and preview unlimited clips. To export timelines you can pay $15/month, $119/year, or $149 once for a lifetime license (launch price, regular $279) — with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Is my footage uploaded to the cloud?
No. AutoTrim runs its AI transcription entirely on your machine. Nothing is uploaded, which also means it works offline and keeps client footage confidential.
Can I keep editing in Premiere Pro if I use AutoTrim?
Yes. AutoTrim only handles the rough cut: it removes silences and hesitations from your rushes and exports an XML timeline for Premiere Pro (or FCPXML for Final Cut Pro, XML for Resolve). The fine cut still happens in your editor, exactly as before.