Hi,

Yes there are substitutes for the CapCut mobile app, especially if you are struggling with the Templates feature not loading properly. Many other video editors offer ready-made templates, automatic edits, and beginner-friendly tools that can help you create TikToks, Reels, Shorts, and other social videos without the loading issues you are seeing.

Here are the best alternatives you can try:

Mobile apps with templates feature & easy editing

These are closest to CapCut in workflow and features:

VivaCut (the most direct CapCut rival)

If you like CapCut’s interface, VivaCut is the closest experience. It is specifically designed for "edit-heavy" social media content.

• Templates: It has a dedicated "Template" tab similar to CapCut, featuring trending TikTok/Reels styles, 3D zooms, and beat-sync transitions.

• Why it’s better for you: It handles effects locally much better than CapCut, so you rarely run into those server-side loading freezes.

• Platform: Android & iOS.

Zeely AI

• Mobile-friendly editor that uses AI to build videos from concepts and content automatically.

• Offers ready-made layouts and styles designed for short social videos.

InShot (iOS & Android)

• Very popular video editor with templates, filters, transitions, and stickers.

• While it started as a manual editor, its recent updates have added a massive library of templates.

  • Templates: Under the "Video" > "Template" section, you’ll find categorized styles (Vlog, Retro, Beat, etc.).

  • Why it’s better for you: Because InShot is less reliant on the "cloud-based" effect system that CapCut uses, the assets download much faster and more reliably.

  • Platform: Android & iOS.

• Simple UI ideal for quick social posts.

VN Video Editor (Mobile & PC)

• Free, intuitive editor with storyboard templates and auto sync transitions.

• VN is a fan favorite because it doesn’t have a watermark in the free version (you just delete the "Directed by" clip at the end).

  • Templates: It uses a "VN Templates" store where you can download pre-made projects. It’s a bit more "aesthetic" and "cinematic" than the high-energy CapCut templates.

  • Why it’s better for you: It is a lighter app on system resources. If your phone is struggling to "load effects" because of RAM issues, VN will run much smoother.

  • Platform: Android, iOS, and Mac/PC.

• Great balance of power and ease for social content.

LightCut – AI Auto Video Editor

• AI-assisted editing that can automate trims and styles, speeding up template-like editing.

EasyCut – Video Editor & Maker

• Handy mobile editor with built-in trending templates, effects, transitions, music, and stickers.

Splice (by Bending Spoons)

• Simple clip-based editor with templates and music options, focused on quick edits.

VJump (Best for Transition Templates)

If you specifically use CapCut for those complex "clothes-change" or "teleport" transitions, VJump is your best bet.

• Templates: It offers specialized transition templates where you just film the raw clips, and the app (using actual human editors in some cases) merges them perfectly.

• Why it’s better for you: It is purpose-built for templates, so the infrastructure for loading them is much more robust than a general-purpose editor.

• Platform: Android & iOS.

Social apps with template-style features

These aren’t full editors like CapCut, but they do automate editing:

Google Photos (Android & iOS)

• Recently added video templates / highlight reels that sync clips with music and text — similar to CapCut templates.

Edits (Meta/Instagram)

• A newer mobile app by Meta that’s meant to rival CapCut, offering modern editing tools and creative features.

Other tools worth considering

These apps don’t focus exclusively on templates but are strong editors:

• KineMaster – full multi-track editing pro-style.

• PowerDirector – advanced effects and timeline control.

• Canva Video Editor (Web & Mobile) – lots of templates, animated text, and graphics (great for content repurposing).

Comparison at a glance

If you decide to stick with CapCut one last time, try using a VPN set to a different region (like the US or UK) and Clear Cache within the app settings (not just the phone settings). This generally bypasses the "loading" bug.

Tips for mobile templates

• Many editors use preset project templates — look for terms like “Templates,” “Projects,” or “Auto Edit” in the app menus.

• If CapCut is stuck loading templates, try clearing the cache (in phone settings) or using offline templates in other apps, which tend to be more stable.

• Some apps have community template markets, where creators share ready projects you can import.

If you want recommendations targeted to your exact needs (e.g., best for Reels, TikTok aesthetic, or language captions), tell us your top platform and what style you’re going for.