# InShot vs KineMaster

> InShot Pro is Rs 399 a month on the Indian App Store. KineMaster Premium is Rs 599. Compare watermarks, captions and tools, checked 3 Nov 2026.
- **Author**: Marxx
- **Published**: 2026-11-07
- **Category**: Video editors
- **URL**: https://marxx.ai/library-compare/inshot-vs-kinemaster

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InShot costs less in India: Pro is INR 399 a month or INR 1,499 a year, against INR 599 or INR 3,999 for KineMaster Premium (Indian iPhone App Store, checked 3 Nov 2026). KineMaster lists a large Asset Store, and InShot lists AI Cut.

## Side by side

| | InShot | KineMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | iPhone, iPad, Android | iPhone and Android, phones and tablets |
| Free version | Free with ads. The logo goes only if you pay, per its terms | Free. Exports carry a watermark and ads |
| India App Store | Monthly INR 399, yearly INR 1,499, lifetime INR 3,999 | Premium monthly INR 599, annual INR 3,999. One more monthly entry at INR 1,099 |
| Web price | None listed | $7.99 a month and $51.99 a year on its payment page. Its blog says $8.99 and $59.99 |
| Auto captions | Multiple languages, none named. Hindi not confirmed | 36 languages, Hindi included |
| Background removal | Remove and Cutout tools | Magic Remover (AI) |
| Assets | Music, stickers, effects, transitions | Asset Store with 75,000+ items |
| Export | 4K at 60 fps, per its App Store listing | Up to 4K at 60 fps. Depends on your device |

InShot's site lists no prices. Its rupee prices are Indian iPhone App Store in-app prices, which vary by store and date. KineMaster's web prices disagree between its payment page and its blog.

## Three differences that matter

- **Price.** InShot's yearly plan is INR 1,499. KineMaster's annual plan is INR 3,999. KineMaster says Premium removes its watermark. InShot's terms list logo removal as a paid benefit.
- **AI tools.** KineMaster lists Magic Remover, AI Tracking, Super Resolution and AI Voice. Its AI tools need at least 4GB of RAM. InShot lists AI Cut, AI Speech, Voice Enhance and AI Effects.
- **Assets.** KineMaster's Asset Store holds stickers, fonts, stock videos, effects, music and transitions across 10,000+ packs. InShot lists music, stickers, text and effects.

## A worked example

Say you edit Reels on your phone for a year.

- InShot monthly: INR 399 x 12 = INR 4,788. KineMaster monthly: INR 599 x 12 = INR 7,188.
- InShot yearly: INR 1,499. KineMaster annual: INR 3,999. The gap is INR 3,999 − INR 1,499 = INR 2,500.

If you post 20 Reels a month, InShot yearly works out to about INR 6 a Reel. See [how to make Reels ads](/guides/how-to-make-reels-ads) for what to put in them.

## Which to pick

- **Lowest price in India:** InShot, at INR 1,499 a year or INR 3,999 for life.
- **A big asset store and AI tracking:** KineMaster.
- **Hindi captions:** KineMaster names Hindi. InShot names no caption languages. Test one clip on each.
- **A clean export without paying:** neither app lists one. See [KineMaster vs VN](/compare/kinemaster-vs-vn) for a free option.

## FAQ

### Does KineMaster add a watermark?

Yes on the free version. KineMaster says Premium removes the watermark and all ads.

### Does InShot add a watermark?

InShot's site does not say. Its terms list "InShot logo and ads removal" as a paid benefit.

### Which captions work in Hindi?

KineMaster says its AI subtitles cover 36 languages including Hindi. InShot lists captions in multiple languages but names none. Test a clip on each. Also see [InShot vs VN](/compare/inshot-vs-vn).

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