ShareMint vs Kapwing
Kapwing has progressively gutted its free tier — watermarks, monthly export limits, and 3-day project deletion. ShareMint stays free with no account.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | ShareMint | Kapwing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (Pro $3.99/mo) | Free tier crippled / Pro $24/mo |
| Sign-up | Not required | Account required |
| Browser-only | 100% local processing | Server upload |
| Ads | None | Constant upsell modals |
| HEIC support | Yes | Limited |
| ZIP batch download | Yes | Pro only |
| Japanese SNS | LINE, note, Threads | No JP focus |
| Focal point | Yes (smart crop) | Manual |
KapwingWeaknesses
Free tier degraded over time
Long-time Kapwing users describe a pattern of "free → watermark → 3 exports/month → 1 export/month" with each pricing change. Many call the practice predatory.
View sourceFree projects deleted after 3 days
Free-tier projects are automatically removed from the workspace after 3 days, forcing users to either pay or re-upload everything.
Watermark on free exports
Free-tier image and video exports include a Kapwing watermark, which makes them unusable for professional posts.
Server-side processing
All Kapwing processing happens on their servers, so private brand assets are uploaded into a third-party system.
Who should choose ShareMint
Kapwing is still a powerful video tool, but its image resizing pricing has become hostile. ShareMint is the right pick for image-only resizing without surprises.
- You burned by Kapwing pricing changes and want a stable free tool
- You hate watermarks on free exports
- You want to keep your projects local, not in a cloud workspace
- You only need image resizing (not video editing)
Try it now for free
No sign-up. Free. 100% browser-based. Images never leave your device.
Try ShareMintFrequently Asked Questions
Does ShareMint add a watermark to free exports?
No. The free plan exports clean images with no watermark.
Will my projects be deleted after a few days?
ShareMint does not store projects on a server at all, so there is nothing to delete. Each session runs locally.
Can ShareMint edit videos like Kapwing?
No. ShareMint is image-only. For video editing, choose a dedicated tool.