OpusClip alternatives · 2026

Best OpusClip Alternatives in 2026 (Free, on iPhone)

OpusClip is a solid clipper. It needs an account, runs on credits and processes video in the cloud. Here are 7 alternatives with checked prices, including one that clips on your iPhone for $0.

By Salvatore Castellitti, who builds Clipped. Updated October 24, 2026. Pricing checked October 2026 on each tool's own pricing page.

At a glance

The short list.

ToolBest forFree planStarting priceUpload neededPlatform
ClippedClipping on iPhone or iPad with no upload, no account, no creditsEvery feature free, small watermark$0. One optional one-time purchase removes the watermarkNo. Runs on the deviceiPhone and iPad (iOS 26)
VizardLong uploads and 4K export on a paid plan60 credits/mo, 720p export, 3-day storageCreator $29/mo, or $14.50/mo yearlyYes, cloudWeb
KlapHands-off web clipping, priced per clipOne free video to tryBasic $14/mo billed yearlyYes, cloudWeb
SubmagicAnimated captions on short videosNo free plan listed (free try)Starter $19/mo, or $12/mo yearlyYes, cloudWeb
quso.aiClipping plus scheduling to many platforms75 credits/mo, 720p with watermarkLite $29/mo, cheaper yearlyYes, cloudWeb
DescriptEditing podcasts and talking video by text, then clipping60 media minutes/mo, 720p exportHobbyist $16/mo yearly, $24 monthlyImport into the app (media minutes)Mac and Windows app
CapCutManual editing with templates on phone and desktopFree plan: templates and basic toolsPro EUR 29.99/mo (shown to us; varies by account)Not statediPhone, Android, desktop, web

Pricing checked October 2026 on each tool's own pricing page. Plans, regional prices and promos change; check their site before you pay.

For reference

OpusClip itself: free plan with 60 credits a month, watermark, export within 3 days. Starter $15/mo (150 credits, monthly only). Pro $29/mo, or $14.50/mo billed yearly. Web and iPhone app. Full breakdown: is OpusClip free?

Reviews

The tools, one by one.

1. Clippedour app

Best for: Clipping on iPhone or iPad with no upload, no account, no credits. · iPhone and iPad (iOS 26)

Pricing

  • $Free: every feature, no credits.
  • $Exports carry a small clipped.cc watermark.
  • $One optional one-time purchase removes it. No subscription.

Pros

  • +No account, no upload, no credits. Works offline.
  • +AI finds clips and gives each a viral score with reasons.
  • +Face tracking reframe to 9:16, 1:1 or 4:5. Podcast split screen.
  • +11 caption styles, 14 languages, translate captions on device.
  • +Remove pauses, Beats (zooms, count-ups, sound effects), posting schedule.

Cons

  • −iPhone and iPad only, needs iOS 26. No web or Android.
  • −Imports from Photos or Files (MP4 or MOV, up to 2 hours).
  • −Free exports carry a small watermark.
  • −Reminds you to post; it does not post for you.

Clipped FAQ

2. Vizard

Best for: Long uploads and 4K export on a paid plan. · Web

Pricing

  • $Free: 60 credits a month (1 credit = 1 minute), 720p export, 3-day storage.
  • $Creator: $29/mo, or $14.50/mo billed yearly ($174). No watermark, 4K.
  • $Business: $39/mo, or $19.50/mo billed yearly ($234).

Pros

  • +Free plan takes uploads up to 60 minutes.
  • +Subtitle translation and auto reframe.
  • +Post scheduling on Creator.

Cons

  • −Free exports are 720p and up to 10 minutes long.
  • −Free videos are stored for 3 days.
  • −Every uploaded minute costs a credit.

Source: vizard.ai pricing, checked October 2026

3. Klap

Best for: Hands-off web clipping, priced per clip. · Web

Pricing

  • $Free: try it with 1 video (from the klap.app home page).
  • $Basic: $14/mo billed yearly, 100 clips a month.
  • $Pro: $39/mo billed yearly, 300 clips a month.
  • $Pro+: $94/mo billed yearly, 1,000 clips a month.

Pros

  • +You pay for clips generated, not minutes uploaded.
  • +Unlimited social accounts and analytics on every plan.
  • +Clean, simple web flow.

Cons

  • −No ongoing free plan.
  • −Monthly prices are not shown on the pricing page.
  • −Browser only, cloud processing.

Source: klap.app pricing, checked October 2026

4. Submagic

Best for: Animated captions on short videos. · Web

Pricing

  • $Starter: $19/mo, or $12/mo billed yearly. 15 videos a month, up to 2 minutes each.
  • $Pro: $39/mo, or $23/mo billed yearly. 40 videos, up to 5 minutes.
  • $Business: $69/mo, or $41/mo billed yearly. 100 videos, up to 30 minutes.

Pros

  • +Caption styles are the core product.
  • +No watermark on paid plans.
  • +Magic Clips turns a long video or YouTube link into clips.

Cons

  • −No free plan on the pricing page.
  • −Starter caps videos at 2 minutes.
  • −Magic Clips limits are not listed per plan.

Source: submagic.co pricing, checked October 2026

5. quso.ai

Best for: Clipping plus scheduling to many platforms. · Web

Pricing

  • $Free: 75 credits a month, 720p with a watermark, 7 days data retention.
  • $Lite: $29/mo billed monthly, or $174 a year. 100 credits a month, 1080p.
  • $Essential: $39/mo billed monthly, or $234 a year. 300 credits a month.
  • $Growth: $49/mo billed monthly, or $294 a year. 600 credits a month.

Pros

  • +Free plan includes TikTok publishing.
  • +Scheduling to 7 platforms on Essential.
  • +Subtitles in 99 languages.

Cons

  • −Free exports are 720p with a watermark.
  • −Free data is kept 7 days.
  • −Credits (about 1 per minute) on every plan.

Source: quso.ai pricing, checked October 2026

6. Descript

Best for: Editing podcasts and talking video by text, then clipping. · Mac and Windows app

Pricing

  • $Free: 60 media minutes a month, 720p export.
  • $Hobbyist: $16/mo billed yearly, $24 monthly. 10 media hours, 1080p without watermark.
  • $Creator: $24/mo billed yearly, $35 monthly. 30 media hours, 4K.

Pros

  • +Edit video like a document.
  • +Create Clips, Remove Filler Words, Studio Sound.
  • +Transcription in 25 languages.

Cons

  • −A full editor: more to learn than a one-tap clipper.
  • −Desktop app (macOS 14 or Windows 11), not a phone app.
  • −Media minutes cap every plan.

Source: descript.com pricing, checked October 2026

7. CapCut

Best for: Manual editing with templates on phone and desktop. · iPhone, Android, desktop, web

Pricing

  • $Free: free templates and basic editing tools.
  • $Pro: EUR 29.99/mo or EUR 259.99/yr on the page we saw, 650 AI credits a month. Ultra: EUR 68/mo.
  • $CapCut says displayed pricing is for reference only; sign in to see your price.

Pros

  • +Full manual editor with a huge template library.
  • +Long video to shorts tool.
  • +Runs on almost every device.

Cons

  • −AI features sit on Pro with AI credits.
  • −You still pick and cut most moments yourself.
  • −Price depends on your account and region.

Source: capcut.com pricing, checked October 2026

What Clipped makes, on the phone.

A long podcast goes in; captioned 9:16 clips come out. The AI picks the layout per clip: split view for two speakers, blur fill for wide shots.

interview_ep42.mp41:47:12
ON DEVICE · 0% NETWORK6 CLIPS FOUND
PODCASTS · INTERVIEWSSplit viewBoth speakers, stacked. Picked when two people are talking.
DYNAMIC CLIPSBlur fillOriginal frame kept, blurred edges. Picked for wide and group shots.

Why Clipped

The OpusClip workflow, minus the cloud.

No upload

OpusClip processes in the cloud. Clipped runs on your iPhone or iPad, even offline.

No credits

OpusClip free has 60 credits a month. Clipped has no credits at all.

No expiry

Free OpusClip clips stop being exportable after 3 days. Clipped clips stay on your phone.

Same core tools

Viral score, face tracking reframe, 11 caption styles, Remove pauses, post reminders.

How to pick

Pick by what you need.

If you wantPick
Free, on iPhone or iPad, privateClipped
Web app with a free planVizard or quso.ai
Pay per clip, not per minuteKlap
Captions on short videosSubmagic
Edit podcasts by textDescript
Full manual editorCapCut

FAQ

OpusClip alternatives, answered.

What is the best free OpusClip alternative?

On iPhone or iPad, Clipped: every feature is free, and the video never leaves the device. Exports carry a small watermark; one optional one-time purchase removes it. On the web, Vizard and quso.ai have free plans with credits, 720p export and short storage.

Is OpusClip free?

OpusClip has a free plan: 60 credits a month, a watermark, and clips that stop being exportable after 3 days. Paid plans start at $15/mo (Starter, monthly billing). Pricing checked October 2026 on opus.pro/pricing.

Is there an OpusClip alternative that works without uploading?

Yes. Clipped runs transcription, clip finding, reframing, captions and export on the iPhone or iPad. The video never leaves the device, and it works offline.

Which OpusClip alternative has no credits?

Clipped. It has no credits and no subscription. Every web tool in this list (Vizard, Klap, Submagic, quso.ai) meters use with credits, clips, videos or minutes.

Does Clipped have a virality score like OpusClip?

Yes. Every clip gets a viral score from 0 to 100. Tap it to see why, for example laughter, applause, a strong opening line or a complete thought.

Can I use an OpusClip alternative on Android or the web?

Clipped is iPhone and iPad only (iOS 26). For web, see Vizard, Klap, Submagic or quso.ai. CapCut runs on Android, desktop and web.

Which alternative is cheapest for heavy clipping?

Clipped costs $0 with no credits; the watermark removal is one optional one-time purchase. Among the paid web tools, Klap Basic is $14/mo billed yearly for 100 clips, and Vizard Creator is $14.50/mo billed yearly.

Head to head: Clipped vs OpusClip. On iPhone: AI video clipper for iPhone.

More comparisons

Other alternative lists.

Is OpusClip free? →Free plan limits, and free picks.Klap alternatives →Six clippers and their free plans, compared.Submagic alternatives →Caption apps, compared.Vizard alternatives →Long video to clips, side by side.CapCut alternatives →iPhone apps that find clips for you.Captions app alternatives →iPhone caption and clip apps.quso.ai alternatives →Formerly vidyo.ai. Free plans, compared.2short.ai alternatives →YouTube to shorts, without minute caps.Pictory alternatives →Long video to clips, without a trial clock.

Try the $0 option

Clip on your iPhone. No credits.

Free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Your video never leaves the device. One optional one-time purchase removes the watermark.

Download on the App Store