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OpusClip vs Submagic
OpusClip and Submagic both use AI to turn video into captioned shorts for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. OpusClip starts from long videos and picks the clips most likely to perform, priced by minutes of uploaded video. Submagic starts from short talking-head videos and is known for its animated caption styles, priced by videos per month.
| What buyers compare | OpusClip | Submagic |
|---|---|---|
| Price per monthSources 3, 4 | Free: $0. Starter $15 a month, monthly billing only. Pro $29 a month, or $174 billed yearly ($14.50 a month). Business: quote | Starter $19, Pro $39, and Business $69 a month. Yearly billing saves up to 41% |
| Free plan or trialSources 3, 4 | Free forever with 60 credits a month, clips up to 1080p, and a 3-day export limit. Free trials on paid plans | Free trial of 3 watermarked videos |
| How usage is countedSources 3, 4 | Credits by minutes of uploaded video: 150 a month on Starter and 300 on Pro, with Pro credits rolling over for 2 months | Credits by video: about 15 videos a month on Starter, 40 on Pro, and 100 on Business, with length caps of 2, 5, and 30 minutes |
| Integrations and featuresSources 3, 4 | AI clipping with a Virality Score, auto reframe, AI captions, a team workspace with 2 seats on Pro, social account connections, and export to Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve | Animated captions in 123 languages, b-roll, zooms, sound effects, silence and filler-word removal, Magic Clips for long videos, and an API |
| Security and deploymentSources 3, 4 | Business: enterprise-level security, a dedicated Slack channel, and custom seats and credits | Not published |
| Best forSources 1, 2 | Creators, podcasters, and marketing teams that publish long-form video every week and want a steady stream of short clips without an editor | Solo creators, coaches, agencies, and small brands publishing to TikTok, Reels, and Shorts that want accurate animated captions and quick edits without learning a full editor |
List prices in US dollars per month before tax, as published on each vendor's site on November 3, 2026, billed monthly unless the cell says otherwise. "Quote" means the vendor sets the price through its sales team.
Which one fits
OpusClip is the stronger pick for cutting long recordings into many clips, while Submagic is the stronger pick for polished captions on short videos you already have.
Choose OpusClip if
- You record podcasts, webinars, or streams. OpusClip finds the best moments in long videos and scores each clip.
- You want a free plan to keep. The free tier gives 60 credits a month without a card.
- You edit in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve. Paid plans export clips to both.
Choose Submagic if
- Captions are the point. Submagic's animated styles, emoji, and keyword highlights are its best feature.
- You post short talking-head videos every day. Plans are counted in videos, from about 15 a month for $19.
- You caption in many languages. Submagic says it covers 123.
What buyers say
“Great support team! I had an issue exporting a video and they helped me fix it quickly. As a paying subscriber, I'm very happy with both the tool and the service.”
Samuel Dormond · Trustpilot, reviewing Submagic · · source
“I run a weekly podcast, so OpusClip does more for me. It pulls ten clips from one episode and ranks them. I tried Submagic and its captions look better, but I would have had to cut the clips myself first.”
Podcast producer, podcast network
Representative buyer view
“Most of my videos are 60-second talking heads, and Submagic makes them look edited in about two minutes. OpusClip is built for long videos, which I do not make.”
Coach and solo creator
Representative buyer view
Verdict
OpusClip (7.9 out of 10, Recommend) is the choice when you start from long videos and want AI to pick and score the clips, with a free plan of 60 credits a month and Pro at $29 a month. Submagic (7.7 out of 10, Recommend) is the choice when you start from short videos and want the best-looking animated captions, at $19 to $69 a month counted by videos.
Methodology
We read the OpusClip and Submagic pricing pages on November 3, 2026 and recorded every published price, limit, and plan feature. A cell reads "Not published" when the vendor does not state that detail on its site.
Scores and best-fit notes come from the AIR reviews of each product. Buyer quotes come from public review sites and vendor-published customer quotes. Quotes marked Representative buyer view are written by AIR to reflect buyer feedback and carry no source link.