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Nova Clipper vs OpenCaptions

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Nova Clipper compared with OpenCaptions
DetailNova Clipper logo Nova ClipperOpenCaptions logo OpenCaptions
What it doesScript in. Faceless short out. Free, open-source video captions you control
StageStartup Startup
Founded2026 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: $0/month with 30 source-minutes and up to 12 clips per month. Starter: $15/month for 150 source-minutes and up to 60 clips per month. Pro: $29/month for 300 source-minutes and up to 125 clips per month. Premium: $99/month for 1,000 source-minutes and up to 420 clips per month. One-time packs: Free app (1080p at 30 fps), Pro one-time purchase 14.99 €, self-hosting free
Key features
  • GPT-powered moment detection to find the most viral segments
  • Word-by-word animated captions synchronized to speaker cadence
  • Active-speaker tracking with 9:16 vertical reframing
  • Supports 99+ languages with automatic detection
  • Faceless video generation from scripts or Reddit threads
  • Background b-roll layouts for multi-element compositions
  • Export to Premiere and DaVinci Resolve with EDL format
  • API access for programmatic video processing
  • Live progress tracking with real-time processing updates
  • Supports YouTube links and direct file uploads
  • Transcription with Whisper, Parakeet, or Apple Speech
  • Word-by-word animated captions
  • Caption styling and correction
  • Export as MP4, WebM, ProRes, SRT, VTT or JSON
  • iPhone app with on-device transcription
  • Self-hosted Docker deployment
  • HTTP API for scripts and pipelines
  • Integration with Claude, Cursor and MCP clients
  • Support for 13 interface languages
  • GPU acceleration optional for faster transcription
What makes it different
  • No filming required—create finished shorts from scripts alone with AI narration and background footage
  • Facecam-aware reframing keeps speakers centered instead of cropping them out
  • Real free tier with no credit card required, no trial restrictions
  • Processing completes in 2-5 minutes for a 30-minute video
  • Independently built and self-funded operation with transparent pricing
  • Open source with Rust engine shared across browser, app and server
  • No uploads: iPhone app transcribes on device, self-hosted keeps videos local
  • Free with one-time Pro purchase, no subscription required
  • Run on your own server with Docker, no dependency on external services
  • Agent integration for video captioning from Claude and other AI tools
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)11 +3 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)50
Citation Flow (Majestic)230
Referring domains (Majestic)100

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