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OpusClip alternatives

OpusClip compared with 6 alternatives: Captions, Descript, VEED, Kapwing, Riverside and 1 more.

OpusClip has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.50 per month for Pro, billed annually ($174); Starter is $15 monthly. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
OpusClipThis toolFree plan · from $14.50/moYesWeb, iOS
CaptionsFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
DescriptFree plan · from $16/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows
VEEDFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
KapwingFree plan · from $16/moYesWeb
RiversideFree plan · from $9.99/moYesWeb, macOS, iOS, Android
Vmaker AIFree plan · from $18/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Browser extension

How each one differs from OpusClip

  1. Captions

    AI video editor and generator for short talking-head videos

    • Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month. OpusClip starts at $14.50 per month for Pro, billed annually ($174); Starter is $15 monthly.
    • Only Captions lists an Android app.
    • Captions also covers noise cancellation.

    Suits: Creators posting short talking-head videos to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts

    Captions vs OpusClipCaptions pricing and details

  2. Descript

    Audio and video editor that works by editing the transcript

    • Descript starts at $16 per person / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). OpusClip starts at $14.50 per month for Pro, billed annually ($174); Starter is $15 monthly.
    • Only Descript lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only OpusClip lists an iOS app.
    • Descript also covers noise cancellation and screen recording.

    Suits: Podcasters and video creators who prefer editing a transcript to a timeline

    Descript vs OpusClipDescript pricing and details

  3. VEED

    Browser-based AI video generator and editor for social video

    • VEED starts at $25 per month or $146.99 per year for Creator (US App Store prices). OpusClip starts at $14.50 per month for Pro, billed annually ($174); Starter is $15 monthly.
    • Only VEED lists an Android app.
    • VEED also covers noise cancellation, templates and screen recording.

    Suits: Marketers and creators making short social videos in a browser

    VEED vs OpusClipVEED pricing and details

  4. Kapwing

    Online video editor with AI subtitles, dubbing and team workspaces

    • Kapwing starts at $16 per member / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). OpusClip starts at $14.50 per month for Pro, billed annually ($174); Starter is $15 monthly.
    • Only OpusClip lists an iOS app.
    • Kapwing also covers noise cancellation, templates and screen recording.

    Suits: Marketing and social teams editing video together in a browser

    Kapwing vs OpusClipKapwing pricing and details

  5. Riverside

    Remote recording studio for podcasts and video interviews

    • Riverside starts at $9.99 per month for Mobile Plus; web plans from $24 per month, billed annually. OpusClip starts at $14.50 per month for Pro, billed annually ($174); Starter is $15 monthly.
    • Only Riverside lists macOS and Android apps.
    • Riverside also covers screen recording.

    Suits: Podcasters and interviewers recording remote guests in high quality

    Riverside vs OpusClipRiverside pricing and details

  6. Vmaker AI

    AI video editor, clip maker and screen recorder in one account

    • Vmaker AI starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($216); $24 billed monthly. OpusClip starts at $14.50 per month for Pro, billed annually ($174); Starter is $15 monthly.
    • Only Vmaker AI lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Vmaker AI lists a browser extension.
    • Only OpusClip lists an iOS app.
    • Vmaker AI also covers noise cancellation and screen recording.

    Suits: Creators cutting podcasts and webinars into captioned short clips

    Vmaker AI vs OpusClipVmaker AI pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in OpusClip

  • Free plan clips carry a watermark, cannot be edited and stop being exportable after 3 days.
  • Only Pro can be billed annually; Starter is monthly only and has no social scheduler, team workspace or extra aspect ratios.
  • Processing uses 1 credit per minute of source video, and a Pro team workspace tops out at 4 seats, reached with 2 packs.
  • The mobile app is iOS only, and the help center recommends Chrome for the editor and warns of crashes in Safari 18.2 and later.
OpusClip pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to OpusClip?

The alternatives to OpusClip in this directory are Captions, Descript, VEED, Kapwing, Riverside and Vmaker AI. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with OpusClip.

Is there a free alternative to OpusClip?

Yes. Captions, Descript, VEED, Kapwing, Riverside and Vmaker AI have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which OpusClip alternatives work on Windows?

The OpusClip listing does not include a Windows app. Descript and Vmaker AI list one.

Which OpusClip alternatives work on macOS?

The OpusClip listing does not include a macOS app. Descript, Riverside and Vmaker AI list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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