Opus Clip
Finds the viral moments in long videos and cuts them for you
Our verdict
A genuine time-saver for shorts — but treat its picks as suggestions, not final edits.
Opus Clip scans a long video, scores every moment for clip potential and returns short vertical cuts with captions, reframing and b-roll. It is a repurposing tool for podcasts and interviews rather than a generator.
How we scored it
What we liked
- ✓Virality score per clip
- ✓Automatic reframing and captions
- ✓Free monthly allowance
What to watch
- ✕Clip selection needs human review
- ✕Free exports carry a watermark
Key features
- ◆AI clip detection
- ◆Virality scoring
- ◆Auto captions and reframing
- ◆Keyword templates
- ◆Brand templates
- ◆Multi-speaker layouts
Best for
Appears in
Alternatives to Opus Clip
Runway
The full AI video suite — generate, edit and finish in one place
Runway is more than a generator: Gen-4 text and image-to-video sits beside a browser editor with masking, motion brush, colour tools and effects. It is the closest thing to an AI-native post-production pipeline for short-form creators.
Veo
Google's frontier video model, in Gemini, Flow and Vertex
Veo is Google DeepMind's flagship video generator, accessible in Gemini, the Flow filmmaking app and Vertex AI. It is among the best at native audio, physical realism and following complex direction.
Sora
OpenAI's frontier video model, now its own social app
Sora generates longer, story-coherent clips than most rivals and can remix uploaded footage, with a feed built around it. Access comes through ChatGPT plans rather than a separate subscription.
Luma Dream Machine
Fast, physical video generation with a generous free tier
Luma's Dream Machine generates smooth, physically believable motion from text or a still, and adds keyframes, loops and an editor for assembling shots. Generation is fast and the free allowance is real.