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AI Video Editing

Opus Clip vs Submagic

Opus Clip finds the best moments in long videos; Submagic makes short clips look good with captions and effects.

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Opus Clip vs Submagic compared
FeatureOpus ClipSubmagic
PricingFree + PaidFree plan · From $15/moFree trialFree trial · Paid plans available
Free to start YesNo
Best forPodcasters and marketers repurposing long-form content.Creators posting short vertical video every day.
Made byOpus ClipSubmagic
Launched20222023
Top features
  • AI virality scoring
  • Auto reframe to vertical
  • Animated captions and B-roll
  • Animated caption styles
  • Auto b-roll, zooms and transitions
  • Silence removal
Use cases
  • Cutting podcasts into shorts
  • Repurposing webinars and streams
  • Building a social clip pipeline
  • Captioning short-form talking videos
  • Adding b-roll and zooms automatically
  • Cutting pauses and filler

Pricing is what each tool's site lists; it changes often, so check before you buy.

Which should you pick?

Pick Opus Clip if…

Pick Opus Clip to turn podcasts and long videos into many shorts automatically.

Pick Submagic if…

Pick Submagic to add animated captions, b-roll and zooms to clips you already have.

The two tools

  • Opus Clip

    Free + Paid

    Turns long video into ranked short clips automatically.

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  • Submagic

    Free trial

    Animated captions and quick edits for short-form video.

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Opus Clip vs Submagic: common questions

Is Opus Clip better than Submagic?

Neither is better for everyone. Opus Clip finds the best moments in long videos; Submagic makes short clips look good with captions and effects. Pick Opus Clip to turn podcasts and long videos into many shorts automatically. Pick Submagic to add animated captions, b-roll and zooms to clips you already have.

Which is free, Opus Clip or Submagic?

Opus Clip can be started for free; Submagic needs a paid plan or trial. Opus Clip: Free plan · From $15/mo. Submagic: Free trial · Paid plans available. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Who is Opus Clip best for, and who is Submagic best for?

Opus Clip: Podcasters and marketers repurposing long-form content. Submagic: Creators posting short vertical video every day.

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