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Browse this task →| Criterion | Kapwing Video compression 89/100 Seven-aspect task score Kapwing integrates robust video compression directly into its cloud studio. It compressed the 3.97 MB benchmark video down to 0.92 MB (a 76.72% file size reduction) while preserving 100% duration and smooth AV sync, exportable as a 720p MP4. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-02 | VEED Video compression 86/100 Seven-aspect task score Free accounts can export 720p H.264 MP4 compressed videos (66.63% size reduction, 3.0x compression ratio) with complete duration and audio retention, but exports carry a VEED watermark and cloud rendering takes 60.08 seconds. Tested export MP4 · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-04 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Sitewide video creation, AI tools, and collaborative workspace pricing · 2026-10-29 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-29 ↗ Free Free Free 10 credits, 5 GB cloud storage, video exports up to 4 minutes Basic video recording, transitions, auto-subtitling preview (up to 10 min), TTS preview (up to 1 min)；Watermarked exports, 720p resolution cap, 4-minute export length limit；Free forever；No expiration Pro (Monthly)2026-10-29 ↗ USD 24/month — Monthly 1,000 credits/month, 200 GB cloud storage, 6 GB file uploads, exports up to 2 hours No watermark, 4K resolution exports, unlimited projects, Brand Kit, collaborative workspace, up to 1,000 min/mo auto-subtitles；Auto-renews monthly at $24/month Rules [1] [2]Pro (Annual)2026-10-29 ↗ — USD 192/year Annual 1,000 credits/month, 200 GB cloud storage, 6 GB file uploads, exports up to 2 hours No watermark, 4K resolution exports, unlimited projects, Brand Kit, collaborative workspace, up to 1,000 min/mo auto-subtitles；Billed annually at $192/year ($16/mo equivalent, saves 33%) Rules [3] [4]Business (Monthly)2026-10-29 ↗ USD 64/month — Monthly 4,000 credits/month, 800 GB cloud storage Everything in Pro, voice cloning, lip sync, add-on credit purchases, up to 4,000 min/mo subtitles；Auto-renews monthly at $64/month Rules [1] [2]Business (Annual)2026-10-29 ↗ — USD 600/year Annual 4,000 credits/month, 800 GB cloud storage Everything in Pro, voice cloning, lip sync, add-on credit purchases, up to 4,000 min/mo subtitles；Billed annually at $600/year ($50/mo equivalent, saves ~22%) Rules [3] [4]Enterprise2026-10-29 ↗ Contact sales Quoted Quoted Custom credits and custom cloud storage capacity Dedicated account manager, priority support, SAML SSO, onboarding, and custom billing；Requires contacting sales for enterprise contract；Contract renewal；Per contract duration 6 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free tier includes 10 credits (watermarked, up to 4 min, 720p); Pro plan is $24/mo or $192/yr ($16/mo equivalent, saves 33%); Business plan is $64/mo or $600/yr ($50/mo equivalent); Enterprise tier offers custom quotas. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Kapwing Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-29 Capture 1 ↗ | Sitewide video editing, subtitle generation, and AI video creation pricing · 2026-10-29 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-29 ↗ Free Free Free Basic video editing preview, no credit card required Access to basic video editing tools, filters, and subtitles；VEED watermark on export, 720p resolution limit, limited AI credits；Free forever；No expiration Creator (Monthly)2026-10-29 ↗ USD 25/month — Monthly 500 Credits/month (~125 AI videos), 1 editor seat No watermark, 1080p Full HD exports, unlimited video length, 10 hrs/mo subtitles, 15+ AI tools；Auto-renews monthly at $25/month; no 4K export Rules [1] [2]Creator (Annual)2026-10-29 ↗ — USD 120/year Annual 6,000 Credits/year (~1,500 AI videos), 1 editor seat No watermark, 1080p Full HD exports, unlimited video length, 120 hrs/yr subtitles, 15+ AI tools；Billed annually at $120/year ($10/mo equivalent, saves 60%) Rules [3] [4]Pro (Monthly)2026-10-29 ↗ USD 45/month — Monthly 1,500 Credits/month (~375 AI videos), 1 editor seat Everything in Creator, 4K export quality, 50GB storage, 50+ languages translation, unlimited auto subtitles, multiple brand kits；Auto-renews monthly at $45/month Rules [1] [2]Pro (Annual)2026-10-29 ↗ — USD 228/year Annual 18,000 Credits/year (~4,500 AI videos), 1 editor seat Everything in Creator, 4K export quality, 50GB storage, 50+ languages translation, unlimited auto subtitles, multiple brand kits；Billed annually at $228/year ($19/mo equivalent, saves ~58%) Rules [3] [4]Enterprise2026-10-29 ↗ Contact sales Quoted Quoted Custom AI credits, centralized team and workspace management Centralized team management, video review mode, privacy controls, customer success manager；Requires contacting sales for enterprise agreement；Contract renewal；Per contract duration 6 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free trial available without credit card (watermarked, 720p); Creator plan is $25/mo or $120/yr ($10/mo equivalent, saves 60%); Pro plan is $45/mo or $228/yr ($19/mo equivalent); Enterprise tier offers custom terms. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified VEED Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-29 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free tier allows video compression exports without credit deduction (up to 720p resolution, 4-minute limit) | Free exports carry a VEED watermark; no rigid daily compression counter |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | Not verified |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Size reduction: -76.72% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Fail | Size reduction: -66.63% · Duration retention: 100% · Video duration: 10s · 1080p preserved: Fail |
| Fixture findings | Delivered a 4.3x compression ratio with audio fully preserved. Server wait clocked at 30.27s. Free exports are capped at 720p with a watermark; 1080p requires Pro. | Compressed video remains crisp and audio stays in sync; a translucent VEED watermark is overlaid at top-right and resolution downscales from 1080p to 720p. |
| Original historical observation | Uploaded 3.97 MB (10.0s 1080p) video. Adjusting compression slider achieved 0.92 MB export (76.72% reduction, 4.3x ratio) with 100% duration retention. | VEED compresses the 3.97 MB 1080p 30fps anchor into a 1.33 MB 720p MP4 file under default standard settings with smooth playback, preserved audio sync, and a translucent top-right VEED logo. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | MP4 · Output attached · Check watermark record | MP4 · Output attached · Check watermark record |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | 720p MP4 video (with Kapwing watermark) | 1280×720 (720p H.264 MP4 native export, with VEED watermark) |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | Not verified |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Not verified |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 1280 × 720 | 1280 × 720 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 30.27s · End-to-end reference: 30.27s | Network-observed server wait: 60.08s · End-to-end reference: 60.08s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-02 · anchor_videocompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-04 · anchor_videocompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | Not verified | Not verified |
| Sign-in methods | Google OAuth, Apple ID, Email & Password, SAML SSO | Supports Google OAuth, Apple ID, and email login |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Web video compressor studio supports one-click compression after upload; export panel clearly distinguishes free 720p download from premium 1080p watermark-free options without deceptive blockers (26/30). |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Kapwing, Inc. | VEED Limited |
| Recorded origin | San Francisco, United States | London, United Kingdom |
| Domain history record | Domain registered in 2017 | Domain registered in 2018 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | UK registered entity (VEED Limited) backed by Sequoia Capital with mature and lawful operations (16.5/20). |
| External reputation record | Founded by former Google employees; backed by Kleiner Perkins and CRV; widely adopted worldwide. | Founded by Sabba Keynejad and Timur Mamedov; raised $35M from Sequoia Capital in 2022 with global enterprise adoption. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Uploaded for cloud processing | Processing location unconfirmed |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Tag Manager · Segment · Stripe | Google Tag Manager · Segment · Stripe |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | Video processed within secure cloud infrastructure; projects can be renamed or permanently trashed from the workspace (13/15). |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 32 / 35 Public pricing page clearly details Free plan allowances versus Creator ($10/mo billed annually) and Pro ($19/mo) tiers, explicitly noting 720p cap and watermark on the free tier (32/35). | |
| Interaction restraint | 26 / 30 Web video compressor studio supports one-click compression after upload; export panel clearly distinguishes free 720p download from premium 1080p watermark-free options without deceptive blockers (26/30). | |
| Background & reputation | 16.5 / 20 UK registered entity (VEED Limited) backed by Sequoia Capital with mature and lawful operations (16.5/20). | |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 Video processed within secure cloud infrastructure; projects can be renamed or permanently trashed from the workspace (13/15). | |
| Task quality | 62 / 65 Size Reduction: -76.72% (3.97 MB → 0.92 MB, 4.3× ratio) · Duration Retained: 100% (10s) · 1080p Resolution Preserved: No | 60.8 / 65 Under default standard settings, compresses the 3.97 MB (10.0s 1080p 30fps) anchor video down to 1.33 MB (66.63% reduction, 3.0× ratio), preserving full duration and audio track with solid visual quality (60.8/65). |
| Deliverable specifications | 17 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 720p MP4 video (with Kapwing watermark) | 17 / 20 Free account exports standard 720p MP4 video with a subtle top-right VEED watermark; full 1080p resolution and watermark removal require Creator subscription (17/20). |
| Processing speed | 10 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 30.27s (API mode: async_verified; network upload 0s / end-to-end 30.27s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 8 / 15 Server-side transcode and cloud rendering completed in 60.08 seconds (8.0/15). |
