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OpusClip
AI tool that cuts long videos into short social clips with captions
What is OpusClip?
OpusClip takes a long video, such as a podcast or webinar recording, and uses AI to pick highlights and turn them into short clips with animated captions, reframing and a virality score. Clips can be edited, exported or posted to YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram Reels. Plans are metered in monthly credits, and the free plan adds a watermark.
Good for
- Turning a podcast or webinar into short clips for social media
- Adding animated captions to clips automatically
- Scheduling clips to YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram Reels
Key features
- AI clipping with a virality score
- AI animated captions in 20+ languages
- Auto reframe and multiple aspect ratios (9:16, 1:1, 16:9 on Pro)
- Auto-posting to YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram Reels
- AI B-roll, social media scheduler and Premiere Pro/DaVinci Resolve export on Pro
- API access (limited on Pro, full on Business)
Limitations to know about
- Free plan: 60 credits per month, watermark, no editing, and clips can only be exported for 3 days
- Starter plan is monthly only and includes 1 brand template
- Team workspace (2 seats) starts on Pro
OpusClip pricing
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 60 credits/month; watermark; clips exportable for 3 days |
| Starter | $15/month (monthly billing only) | 150 credits/month; watermark removed; 1 brand template |
| Pro | $29/month or $14.5/month billed annually ($174/year) | 300 credits/month; 2-seat team workspace; AI B-roll; scheduler |
| Business | Custom pricing | Custom credits and seats; API and custom integrations |
Free plan limits: 60 credits per month; up to 1080p clips; watermark; no editing; clips can no longer be exported after 3 days
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Guides that use OpusClip
Frequently asked questions
Is OpusClip free?
OpusClip has a free plan. 60 credits per month; up to 1080p clips; watermark; no editing; clips can no longer be exported after 3 days. Paid plans start at $15/mo.
How much does OpusClip cost?
OpusClip's cheapest paid plan, Starter, costs $15 a month billed monthly. 150 credits per month; Starter is only available on monthly billing (Pro billed annually works out at $14.5/month, $174/year). There is also an enterprise plan priced on request. Prices as published on OpusClip's pricing page on 23 September 2026.
What is OpusClip used for?
OpusClip takes a long video, such as a podcast or webinar recording, and uses AI to pick highlights and turn them into short clips with animated captions, reframing and a virality score. People use it for turning a podcast or webinar into short clips for social media, adding animated captions to clips automatically and scheduling clips to YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram Reels.
What are the alternatives to OpusClip?
Tools that do a similar job include Descript, CapCut, VEED, Synthesia and HeyGen. Each has its own page here with its plans, limits and prices.
Who makes OpusClip?
OpusClip is made by OpusClip, based in Mountain View, California, US.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from OpusClip's own pages, read on the dates shown.
- opus.pro/pricing (pricing (monthly and annual), credits, free plan limits, features, trial) read 23 September 2026
- opus.pro/about (headquarters (Mountain View) and offices) read 23 September 2026