The short answer
OpusClip is for creators with long videos or podcasts who want AI to find the best moments and cut them into vertical clips. Submagic is for creators who already film short talking-head videos and want captions, zooms and silence removal done for them.
Pricing side by side
| Tier | OpusClip | Submagic |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0, watermarked, exports expire after 3 days | No free plan listed (start without a card) |
| Entry | $15/mo Starter | $19/mo or $12/mo yearly, Starter |
| Mid | $29/mo Pro | $39/mo or $23/mo yearly, Pro |
| Top | Business, custom | $69/mo or $41/mo yearly, Business |
Official sources, checked Nov 2026. OpusClip · Submagic. Prices in USD unless shown otherwise. Vendors change pricing, so confirm on their site before buying.
Long videos → OpusClip. Short talking-head clips → Submagic.
If you record a weekly podcast, livestream or YouTube video, OpusClip does the hard part, finding clips, and has a free plan to test it. If your content is already short and you mainly want it captioned and tightened, Submagic’s Starter is cheaper on yearly billing and has no watermark.
OpusClip
Best for clipping long videosFree plan; Starter $15/mo, Pro $29/mo
- Free plan to try the auto-clipping
- Pro adds a social scheduler and multi-aspect reframing
- Pro exports to Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
- Free exports are watermarked and expire after 3 days
- Only 9:16 output below Pro
- Cloud storage starts at Pro
Submagic
Best for captions and polishStarter $19/mo ($12 yearly), Pro $39/mo, Business $69/mo
- No watermark even on Starter
- Yearly billing cuts Starter to $12/mo
- Pro removes silences and bad takes automatically
- Starter caps videos at 2 minutes
- Monthly video limits (15 / 40 / 100)
- 4K export only on Business
Watch-outs
- OpusClip’s free exports carry a watermark and expire after 3 days, and only 9:16 is available below Pro.
- Submagic Starter caps each video at 2 minutes and 15 videos a month; Pro raises that to 5 minutes and 40 videos.
- Neither replaces a full editor, see Descript vs Riverside for long-form editing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is OpusClip free?
Yes, there is a free plan, but exports are watermarked and expire after 3 days. Starter is $15/month (checked Nov 2026).
How much is Submagic?
Starter is $19/month or $12/month billed yearly, Pro $39 or $23, Business $69 or $41 (checked Nov 2026).
Which is better for podcasters?
OpusClip, because it finds and cuts clips from long recordings; Submagic is built for polishing short clips.
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