The problem
If your video is mostly speech, timeline editing can feel like doing “surgery with boxing gloves”.
- Fixing one sentence often turns into a bunch of tiny timeline cuts
- You lose momentum before you post consistently
- It’s easy to over-edit instead of focusing on the message
How SpeechCut helps
SpeechCut is built around one loop: record or import → edit by transcript → export.
- Tap words and phrases to remove mistakes, tangents, and filler
- Words are toggleable, so it’s easy to bring a line back
- Export a vertical short optimized for social
Quick comparison (practical, not theoretical)
If you primarily cut speech, transcript-first editing tends to feel faster. If you want effects, templates, and broader editing tools, CapCut can be a better fit.
Pick SpeechCut if…
- Your edits are “remove this sentence” decisions
- You want a focused mobile workflow for talking-head shorts
- You value control: you decide what stays
Pick CapCut if…
- You want templates, effects, and a broader editor
- You do multi-layer edits that aren’t mostly speech
- You don’t mind timeline work for fine-grained control
SpeechCut edits are driven by the transcript: tap words, toggle, export.
FAQ
Is SpeechCut trying to replace a full editor?
No. SpeechCut is intentionally focused on speech-based talking-head shorts. For complex compositing and heavy multi-layer work, a broader editor can be a better fit.
Is SpeechCut “automatic” like a template tool?
It’s designed for control. You edit by tapping words and phrases-fast decisions, but you choose what stays.
What platforms does SpeechCut support?
Android is available now. iOS is planned (waitlist).
More comparisons
If CapCut isn’t the right reference point, try these next.
Try transcript-first editing on your next clip
Talk naturally once. Cut to what matters. Post.