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AI video & audio

Clip long videos, caption shorts, edit by transcript, record remote guests and voice your writing, AI tools priced for one-person shows.

Guides and comparisons

OpusClip

Turning long videos and podcasts into short vertical clips automatically

AI video and audioFree plan5 guides
Free plan; Starter $15/mo, Pro $29/mo

Submagic

Short-form creators who want punchy AI captions, zooms and edits on talking-head clips

AI video and audio3 guides
Starter $19/mo ($12 yearly), Pro $39/mo, Business $69/mo

Descript

Editing podcasts and talking-head video by editing the transcript

AI video and audioFree plan6 guides
Free plan; Hobbyist $24/mo ($16 annual), Creator $35/mo ($24 annual)

Riverside

Recording remote podcasts and video interviews in studio quality

AI video and audioFree plan4 guides
Free plan; Pro $29/mo ($24 annual), Grow $39/mo ($34 annual)

ElevenLabs

AI voiceovers, voice cloning and audio versions of your newsletter

AI video and audioFree plan3 guides
Free (10k credits); Starter $6/mo, Creator $22/mo, Pro $99/mo

Pricing at a glance

ToolPricingFree plan / trialBest for
OpusClipFree plan; Starter $15/mo, Pro $29/moYes, watermarked exports that expire after 3 daysTurning long videos and podcasts into short vertical clips automatically
SubmagicStarter $19/mo ($12 yearly), Pro $39/mo, Business $69/moStart without a credit card (per pricing page)Short-form creators who want punchy AI captions, zooms and edits on talking-head clips
DescriptFree plan; Hobbyist $24/mo ($16 annual), Creator $35/mo ($24 annual)Yes, 1 media hour/month, 720p exportEditing podcasts and talking-head video by editing the transcript
RiversideFree plan; Pro $29/mo ($24 annual), Grow $39/mo ($34 annual)Yes, 720p with watermark, 2 hours of multi-track recordingRecording remote podcasts and video interviews in studio quality
ElevenLabsFree (10k credits); Starter $6/mo, Creator $22/mo, Pro $99/moYes, 10,000 credits/month, no commercial licenceAI voiceovers, voice cloning and audio versions of your newsletter

Official sources, checked Nov 2026. OpusClip · Submagic · Descript · Riverside · ElevenLabs. Prices in USD unless shown otherwise. Vendors change pricing, so confirm on their site before buying.

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#1

OpusClip

Free plan; Starter $15/mo, Pro $29/mo

Pros
  • Free plan to try the auto-clipping
  • Pro adds a social scheduler and multi-aspect reframing
  • Pro exports to Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
Cons
  • Free exports are watermarked and expire after 3 days
  • Only 9:16 output below Pro
  • Cloud storage starts at Pro
Pricing checked Nov 2026 · official pricingTry OpusClip
#2

Submagic

Starter $19/mo ($12 yearly), Pro $39/mo, Business $69/mo

Pros
  • No watermark even on Starter
  • Yearly billing cuts Starter to $12/mo
  • Pro removes silences and bad takes automatically
Cons
  • Starter caps videos at 2 minutes
  • Monthly video limits (15 / 40 / 100)
  • 4K export only on Business
Pricing checked Nov 2026 · official pricingTry Submagic
#3

Descript

Free plan; Hobbyist $24/mo ($16 annual), Creator $35/mo ($24 annual)

Pros
  • Edit audio and video like a document
  • Free plan to learn the workflow
  • 4K export from Creator
Cons
  • Free exports top out at 720p
  • Media hours and AI credits are capped monthly
  • Monthly billing costs up to 50% more than annual
Pricing checked Nov 2026 · official pricingTry Descript
#4

Riverside

Free plan; Pro $29/mo ($24 annual), Grow $39/mo ($34 annual)

Pros
  • Separate audio and video tracks per guest
  • Podcast hosting included on Pro
  • Free plan to test a recording
Cons
  • Free plan is watermarked and 720p
  • Live streaming needs Grow
  • Webinar tools cost $99/mo
Pricing checked Nov 2026 · official pricingTry Riverside
#5

ElevenLabs

Free (10k credits); Starter $6/mo, Creator $22/mo, Pro $99/mo

Pros
  • Commercial licence from $6/mo
  • Annual billing gives two months free
  • Generous free tier for testing voices
Cons
  • Free plan has no commercial licence
  • Credits are shared across all features
  • Professional voice cloning starts at Creator ($22/mo)
Pricing checked Nov 2026 · official pricingTry ElevenLabs

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