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Captions vs Opus Clip

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Captions

Video Production

AI video editor that automates post-production at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Opus Clip

Social Media

AI tool cutting long videos into short vertical clips with captions for social

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Captions credit rollover limited to 3x monthly maximum, forcing spending within quarters; Opus Clip free tier severely limited at 60 minutes per month; approximately 2-4 clips for typical videos

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Captions and Opus Clip actually diverge.

Attributes where Captions and Opus Clip differ
AttributeCaptionsOpus Clip
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryVideo ProductionSocial Media

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Captions

  • AI Edit
  • Auto-Captions
  • AI Avatars
  • Eye Contact Correction
  • Background Noise Removal
  • Pause Trimming
  • Text-to-Edit
  • Royalty-Free Music

Only in Opus Clip

Nothing recorded that Captions does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Captions

  • Rapid video production for social media content at scalenot Opus Clip
  • Converting long-form recordings into short-form clipsnot Opus Clip
  • Adding captions and translations for global audience reachnot Opus Clip
  • Cleaning up podcast and interview audio automaticallynot Opus Clip
  • Building library of branded videos with consistent stylingnot Opus Clip

Opus Clip

  • Podcast video repurposing into short-form social contentnot Captions
  • Conference and educational video clipping for highlightsnot Captions
  • Streaming VOD (video on demand) distribution across social platformsnot Captions
  • Content creator efficiency—turning one long video into 10+ social postsnot Captions
  • Multi-language social media distributionnot Captions

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Captions

  • Credit rollover limited to 3x monthly maximum, forcing spending within quarters
  • Free plan provides limited editing capability, requiring immediate paid upgrade
  • Minimum 3-day refund window and 10-20 percent credit usage threshold restricts refunds
  • Per-credit pricing model increases costs for high-volume video production
  • Enterprise plan requires custom negotiation with no transparent pricing

Opus Clip

  • Free tier severely limited at 60 minutes per month; approximately 2-4 clips for typical videos
  • Watermark on free tier reduces output quality for serious creators
  • B-roll generation limited to 3 clips per month even on Pro tier
  • AI caption accuracy at 97%, not 100%; occasional human review needed

Pricing, plan by plan

Captions

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic editing tools
    • Trim functionality
    • Transitions
  • Max$24.99/month
    • 500 AI credits per month
    • AI Edit styles
    • Digital twins and custom AI actors
  • Scale 1x$69.99/month
    • 1,400 AI credits per month
    • Everything in Max
    • Sophisticated generative AI model access
  • Scale 2x$139.99/month
    • 2,800 AI credits per month
    • Everything in Max
    • Sophisticated generative AI model access

Opus Clip

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 60 minutes of video processing time per month
    • Basic AI clipping with spoken word detection
    • Local video imports up to 10GB
  • Starter$15/month
    • Faster processing speed
    • Video sources: Google Drive, Vimeo, Zoom, Rumble, StreamYard
    • Advanced AI clipping with visual objects, sound, emotion detection
  • Pro$29/month
    • Watermark-free exports
    • 30-day MP4 download limit with highest resolution
    • Custom reframing with genre-specific models
  • Business$null/custom
    • Dedicated support and onboarding
    • Advanced APIs: Video Editing, Scheduler, CMS integration
    • Team workspace with sub-teams

Which should you pick?

Choose Captions if

  • You need ai edit.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want auto-captions.
Captions review

Choose Opus Clip if

  • You want to start without paying.
Opus Clip review

Questions people ask

Is Captions or Opus Clip better?
Neither clearly leads. Captions starts at Free and Opus Clip at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Captions or Opus Clip?
Captions starts at Free and Opus Clip at Free.
Does Captions or Opus Clip run on more platforms?
Captions runs on Web, iOS, Android. Opus Clip runs on Web.
Can I use Captions for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Captions best used for?
Captions is most often used for rapid video production for social media content at scale, converting long-form recordings into short-form clips, adding captions and translations for global audience reach, cleaning up podcast and interview audio automatically. Of those, rapid video production for social media content at scale and converting long-form recordings into short-form clips are not what Opus Clip is typically brought in for.
What can Captions do that Opus Clip cannot?
Captions covers AI Edit, Auto-Captions, AI Avatars, Eye Contact Correction.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Captions: What is the price of the Max plan?

The Max plan costs $24.99 per month and includes 500 AI credits per month, AI Edit styles, digital twins, chat-based editor, and custom B-roll.

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Opus Clip: What does the Starter plan at 15 dollars per month include?

OpusClip's Starter plan at 15 USD per month includes faster processing speed, access to multiple video sources (Google Drive, Vimeo, Zoom, Rumble, StreamYard), advanced AI clipping features, 20 AI voice-overs daily, text editing, limited B-Roll, and social media posting.

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Captions: How many languages are supported for captions?

Captions supports 100+ languages for auto-caption generation with 100+ caption style options.

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Opus Clip: How much does OpusClip's Pro plan cost?

OpusClip's Pro plan costs 29 USD per month. It includes watermark-free exports, the highest resolution MP4s with 30-day downloads, custom reframing, unlimited clip variations, AI video upscaling, and full aspect ratio support.

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Captions: Can I use Captions on mobile devices?

Yes, Captions is available on iOS App Store and Google Play for mobile editing, along with the web-based editor.

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Opus Clip: Is there a free version of OpusClip?

Yes. OpusClip offers a free plan that provides 60 minutes of video processing time per month, basic AI clipping, local video imports up to 10GB, YouTube imports, and watermarked exports of clips up to 3 minutes.

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Captions: What does the Scale pricing tier include?

Scale plans offer 1,400, 2,800, or 5,600 AI credits per month at $69.99, $139.99, and $279.99 respectively, with everything in Max plus access to sophisticated generative AI models.

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