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About TimeBolt
What is TimeBolt?
TimeBolt is a desktop video editing tool that automatically removes silence, filler words (like "um" and "uh"), and bad takes using on-device waveform analysis and AI transcription. It is designed to dramatically speed up the rough cut editing process—up to 5.5× faster than manual editing—while preserving audio quality with 0.01-second cut precision.
Who is it for?
TimeBolt is built for video creators, podcasters, YouTube editors, and content teams who want to eliminate tedious manual cutting. It is especially useful for solo creators and small-to-medium studios editing multi-camera interviews, tutorials, or long-form content. It is NOT ideal for those who need cloud-based collaborative editing or extensive built-in titling/effects (it exports to NLEs like Premiere Pro, Final Cut, and DaVinci Resolve for finishing).
Key differentiators
Unlike transcript-based tools (like Descript or Gling), TimeBolt uses on-device waveform analysis to detect silence, preventing words from being cut off. Its UMCHECK™ AI removes filler words and bad takes with 100% accuracy. Multi-cam sync aligns angles by audio waveform—no timecode or clap required. All processing stays local: no cloud upload, suitable for sensitive footage.
Key features
- Silence Detection (0.01s precision) — Waveform-based cut control with adjustable padding; 20× more accurate than transcript tools.
- UMCHECK™ Filler Word Removal — AI detects and removes "um", "uh", "you know", and 25+ custom phrases with 100% accuracy.
- Multi-Cam Sync — Automatically aligns camera angles by audio waveform and removes dead air across all tracks simultaneously.
- Auto Cam Switching — Detects who is speaking and switches to the active camera; exports a pre-switched timeline to your NLE.
- NLE Export — Native XML/plugin export to Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Camtasia.
- Local Processing — All video and audio stays on your machine; no cloud upload required.
- Captions — Auto-generate burn-in styled captions that sync perfectly after edits; export SRT files.
SaaSpartout Score
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TimeBolt Pricing
TimeBolt pricing: from $17/mo.
For comparison: the median starting price in AI Image & Video is $15/month, measured across 215 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →
Free
$0 — Forever free. Video only, silence detection & removal, watermarked exports, no XML/NLE export, no project saving.
Pro Monthly
$17/mo billed monthly — Cancel anytime. Video & audio support, any duration, XML/plugin export, Banger video sharing (12 min), UMCHECK™ pay-per-use.
Pro Annual
$97/year billed annually (save 52%) — Cancel anytime. Same features as Pro Monthly.
Lifetime
$347 once — Lifetime access, all future updates. Video & audio, any duration, XML/plugin export, Banger (4 min, watermarked), UMCHECK™ pay-per-use.
Teams
$97/seat/year — Everything in Pro plus centralized license dashboard, add/remove seats, priority support, UMCHECK™ pay-per-use.
Enterprise / Vault (On-Prem)
Custom pricing — Fully on-premise deployment, zero cloud dependency, HIPAA/FINRA/FedRAMP pathway, optional on-prem UMCHECK™. Request a demo.
All plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free version of TimeBolt?
Yes. TimeBolt offers a free plan that includes video-only silence detection and removal, with watermarked exports. No XML/NLE export or project saving.
How much does TimeBolt cost?
TimeBolt starts at $17/month (monthly Pro) or $97/year (annual Pro). A Lifetime plan is available for $347. Teams cost $97/seat/year. Enterprise on-premise plans are custom-priced.
What is the difference between TimeBolt and Descript?
TimeBolt uses on-device waveform analysis for silence detection (0.01s precision) rather than relying solely on AI transcripts, reducing mis-cuts. It also offers multi-cam sync and auto-cam switching, which Descript lacks. TimeBolt processes locally without cloud upload.
Who is TimeBolt best for?
TimeBolt is best for solo creators, podcasters, and small-to-medium video teams editing multi-camera interviews, tutorials, or long-form content. It streamlines rough cuts by removing silence, filler words, and bad takes automatically.
Does TimeBolt support multi-cam editing?
Yes. TimeBolt aligns multiple camera angles by audio waveform (no timecode/clap needed) and removes dead air across all tracks simultaneously. It can also auto-switch to the active speaker.
Can TimeBolt remove filler words?
Yes. The UMCHECK™ add-on ($0.03/min) uses AI transcription to detect and remove 25+ filler words (like "um", "uh", "like") and custom phrases with 100% accuracy, making clean waveform cuts.
