Clipped vs OpusClip
Like OpusClip,
but free and on device.
OpusClip is a cloud AI clipper with a credit based free plan, on the web and in an iPhone app. Clipped finds and captions clips on your iPhone or iPad, free and offline. Your video never uploads.
Free download. No account, and your video never uploads.
Quick answer
Pick OpusClip if you want a web app, auto posting and team seats, and you are fine with credits and uploads. Pick Clipped if you clip on iPhone or iPad and want it free and private. Nothing is metered, and the video never leaves the device.
What Clipped's output looks like.
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.
Side-by-side
Clipped vs OpusClip.
Feature
clipped
Free, iPhone and iPad, offline
OpusClip
FROM $15/MO · CLOUD · WEB + iPHONE APP
OpusClip: strengths
- ✓Mature clip scoring
- ✓Web and iPhone app
- ✓Posts to YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram from Starter
- ✓Team seats on Pro and Business
OpusClip: trade-offs
- ·Credits, even in the iPhone app
- ·Your video is uploaded
- ·Free plan has a watermark and a 3 day export window
- ·Starter is billed monthly only
Who it suits
Pick OpusClip or Clipped?
Pick OpusClip if
- →You work on a computer and want a web app as well as a phone app.
- →You want clips posted for you: Starter posts to YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram, and Pro adds a scheduler.
- →You work in a team: Pro includes 2 users per pack, up to 4.
- →You want to paste a YouTube or Zoom link instead of importing a file.
- →You need Android or desktop. Clipped is iPhone and iPad only.
Pick Clipped if
- →You want every feature free, with no credits to ration.
- →Your video should not leave your phone: client calls, unreleased episodes, anything private.
- →You film, edit and post from the iPhone or iPad anyway.
- →You don't want an account, or a 3 day window to export free clips.
- →You want to clip offline, on a train or a plane.
Workflow
How the workflow differs.
OpusClip: in the cloud
- 1Create an account and sign in.
- 2Upload a video or paste a link. The video goes to OpusClip's servers.
- 3Wait for the cloud to process it. Each video uses credits.
- 4Review the clips and their Virality Score, then edit.
- 5Export. On the free plan, the watermark stays and you have 3 days.
- 6On paid plans, post to your social accounts from OpusClip.
Clipped: on the device
- 1Open the app. No account needed.
- 2Import a video from Photos or Files: MP4 or MOV, up to 2 hours.
- 3Pick an engine (Apple Intelligence, a downloadable open model, or No AI), how many clips and how long.
- 4Clipped finds the moments on the device. Each clip gets a viral score with the reasons behind it.
- 5Polish in the clip studio: Captions, Look, Text, Beats, Trim and Post.
- 6Save to the Camera Roll or share, and schedule a reminder for when to post.
Pricing
OpusClip pricing, explained.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| OpusClip Free | $0 | 60 credits a month, watermark, up to 1080p, clips exportable for 3 days. |
| OpusClip Starter | $15/mo, monthly only | 150 credits a month, no watermark, 30 day export window, posts to YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram. |
| OpusClip Pro | $29/mo, or $14.50/mo billed yearly ($174) | 300 credits a month, scheduler, 2 users per pack (up to 4). |
| OpusClip Business | Custom | Unlimited seats and team features. |
| Clipped | $0 | Every feature, no credits, small watermark. One optional one-time purchase removes it. |
OpusClip meters use with credits, so what you pay depends on how much video you clip. The free plan is a taster: watermark, and 3 days to export. Clipped has no meter. Every feature is free, exports carry a small clipped.cc watermark, and one optional one-time purchase removes it. Nothing to renew.
Pricing checked October 2026 on opus.pro pricing. Plans and regional prices change; check their site before you pay.
Switching
Switching from OpusClip.
01
Export what you want to keep
Free OpusClip clips stop being exportable after 3 days. Download anything you need before you switch.
02
Start from the original file
Clipped works from files on the device. Save the long video to Photos or Files; Clipped does not import links.
03
Rebuild your caption look
Pick one of 11 caption styles, a font and a colour, then turn on Remember my style so new clips match.
04
Swap auto posting for reminders
Clipped does not post for you. Schedule a clip in the Schedule tab and you get a reminder at that time.
FAQ
Clipped vs OpusClip, answered.
Is there a free OpusClip alternative?
Yes. Clipped finds clips, scores them, reframes to 9:16 and captions them on your iPhone or iPad. Nothing uploads and nothing is metered. Exports carry a small watermark; one optional one-time purchase removes it.
Is OpusClip free?
OpusClip has a free plan with 60 credits a month, a watermark, and clips you must export within 3 days. Paid plans start at $15/mo (Starter). Pricing checked October 2026.
Does OpusClip work on iPhone?
Yes, OpusClip has an iPhone app, and it uses credits like the web app. Your video is processed in the cloud. Clipped runs on the device instead.
What is the main difference between Clipped and OpusClip?
Where the work happens. OpusClip uploads your video and processes it on its servers, metered in credits. Clipped runs transcription, clip finding, reframing, captions and export on your iPhone or iPad, with no account and no credits.
Does Clipped have a Virality Score like OpusClip?
Yes. Every clip gets a viral score from 0 to 100. Tap it to see why: laughter, applause, cheering, a big reaction, a strong opening line or a complete thought.
Can Clipped post to TikTok for me like OpusClip?
No. Clipped reminds you at the time you schedule, and you share the export yourself. OpusClip posts for you on paid plans, from Starter.
Which is better for private videos?
Clipped. The video never leaves the device, and there is no account. OpusClip needs an account and processes your video in the cloud.
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The free, on-device OpusClip alternative.
Free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, with no subscription. Your video never leaves the device. One optional one-time purchase removes the watermark.
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