ZclippervsOpusClip
A free OpusClip alternative for YouTube clips
OpusClip's free plan gives 60 minutes of video a month, with a watermark and exports that expire after 3 days. Zclipper clips YouTube for free with no watermark, and its AI Magic Clips costs $5/month for 250 videos.
| Feature | Zclipper | OpusClip |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Unlimited manual clips, no account | 60 credits a month, 1 credit = 1 minute of video Source 1 Source 2 |
| Watermark on free | None | Yes Source 1 |
| Free export window | Your file, no expiry | Clips can't be exported after 3 days Source 1 |
| Cheapest AI plan | $5/month for 250 videos | $15/month Starter, 150 credits Source 1 |
| How AI use is counted | Per video | Per minute of source video Source 2 |
| Where the video is processed | In your browser, nothing uploaded | In OpusClip's cloud, from a link or an upload Source 1 |
| Vertical 9:16 reframe | No | Yes Source 1 |
| Styled captions | No, YouTube's own captions only | Yes Source 1 |
| Posting and scheduling | No | Yes, on Pro Source 1 |
| Works on a phone | Preview and pick times; record on desktop Chrome or Edge | iOS and Android apps Source 3 |
Zclipper vs OpusClip: questions
Is OpusClip free?
Yes, with limits. The free plan gives 60 credits a month, and one credit is one minute of source video. Free clips carry a watermark and can't be exported after 3 days. Paid plans start at $15 a month for Starter.
What is a good free alternative to OpusClip?
If you work from YouTube videos, Zclipper cuts clips for free with no watermark and no account. For AI suggestions, Magic Clips costs $5 a month for 250 videos, and its clips have no watermark either.
Does OpusClip add a watermark?
On the free plan, yes. Removing it requires a paid plan. Zclipper adds no watermark, on the free plan or on Magic Clips.
How is Magic Clips different from OpusClip?
Magic Clips reads a YouTube video and proposes clips with titles and start and end times. You pick the ones you want and they record in one pass. It does not reframe to vertical, add styled captions or post to social accounts. OpusClip does all three.
Can I use AI clipping without uploading my video?
Yes. Zclipper works from the YouTube link and records the clips in your browser, so nothing is uploaded. OpusClip processes videos in its cloud, from a link or an upload.
Which is cheaper for YouTube videos?
Magic Clips costs $5 a month and counts one run per video, with 250 runs a month. OpusClip counts minutes of source video, so a one-hour video uses 60 credits. Its Starter plan costs $15 a month for 150 credits.
When is OpusClip the better choice?
Choose OpusClip if you publish vertical Shorts, Reels or TikToks with styled captions, want to post or schedule from the same tool, clip on your phone, or work with videos that are not on YouTube.
OpusClip is a trademark of its owner. Zclipper is not affiliated with OpusClip. Facts checked on from the linked sources. Spot something out of date? support@zclipper.video