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OTurns long videos into short clips with captions and posts them to social
Free, from $14.50/mo
Shorts & Clipping AI toolsFull list
Turn long videos into short clips.
5 tools4 with a free plan5 with an API
5 tools
OO
Free, from $14.50/mo
O
Turns long videos into short clips with captions and posts them to social
Shorts & ClippingFree planAPI
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RR
Free, from $24/mo
R
Record, edit, stream and publish podcasts and video with AI tools
PodcastingFree planAPI
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SS
From $12/mo
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KK
Free, from $14/mo
K
Turns long videos into short vertical clips for TikTok, Reels and Shorts
Shorts & ClippingFree planAPI
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VV
Freemium
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AI clipping tool that turns long videos into captioned short-form clips
Shorts & ClippingFree planAPI
Shorts & Clipping tools compared
From each vendor's own pages, re-checked every two months. Of 5 tools we checked, 0 of 1 that state a policy don't train AI on your content, and 2 hold SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
Cost per minute of input video
Cheapest paid plan divided by what it includes per month.
| Tool | Virality score | AI reframe | Animated captions | AI B-roll | Auto-post & schedule | 4K export | Brand kit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OOpus Clip | |||||||
| SSubmagic | — | — | |||||
| K | — | — | |||||
| V | — | — |
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How to choose shorts & clipping tools
Only two tools are listed in this category so far, and they take different approaches. Here are the points that set them apart:
- Focus. Opus Clip is built for one job: turning long videos into short clips with captions. Riverside.fm covers the whole production process (recording, editing, streaming and publishing podcasts and video), and its AI tools sit inside that larger workflow.
- Publishing. Opus Clip can post clips straight to social platforms. That saves a step if you upload short videos often.
- Pricing. Both are freemium. Paid plans start at $14.5/mo for Opus Clip and $24/mo for Riverside.fm. Before you upgrade, check what the free tier includes.
- Platforms and API. Both have an API, which is useful if you want to automate clipping. Opus Clip runs on the web. Riverside.fm also has macOS, iOS and Android apps, which matters if you record or edit on a phone or desktop.
If you already have the footage, start with a dedicated clipper. If you also need to record it, an all-in-one studio may fit better.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free tool for turning long videos into short clips?
Both listed tools are freemium, so Opus Clip and Riverside.fm each have a free tier. The list doesn't say what the free tiers include, so check each one's limits before you commit.
How much do clipping tools cost?
Among the listed tools, paid plans start at $14.5/mo for Opus Clip and $24/mo for Riverside.fm.
What should I look for in a shorts and clipping tool?
Look at whether it adds captions, whether it can post directly to social platforms, which platforms it runs on, and whether it has an API for automation. Also consider whether you need only clipping or a full recording and editing setup.
What's an alternative to Opus Clip?
Riverside.fm is the other tool listed here. It's a broader podcast and video platform with AI tools, apps for macOS, iOS and Android, and an API. Paid plans start at $24/mo.