OpusClip vs Submagic
Two of the most-asked-about agents in the short-form-video space. Here's how they actually stack up.
OpusClip
AI tool that turns long-form video into high-performing short clips automatically
Free + $9/mo
Read full review →Submagic
AI caption generator for short-form video with animated text, B-roll, and creator templates
Free + $9/mo
Read full review →Side-by-side comparison
| OpusClip | Submagic | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | AI tool that turns long-form video into high-performing short clips automatically | AI caption generator for short-form video with animated text, B-roll, and creator templates |
| Pricing | Free + $9/mo | Free + $9/mo |
| Categories | short-form-video, video-editing, social-media | short-form-video, captions, social-media |
| Made by | Opus AI | Submagic |
| Launched | 2022-03 | 2023 |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Status | active | active |
OpusClip highlights
- + AI clip selection that scores segments by virality potential
- + Automatic vertical reframing for TikTok and Reels
- + Animated captions with multiple style presets
- + Speaker detection and multi-speaker clip generation
- + B-roll suggestions from within the source video
Submagic highlights
- + Animated captions with 50 plus style templates
- + AI word emphasis with automatic keyword highlighting
- + B-roll video suggestions inserted automatically
- + Emoji placement triggered by content keywords
- + Background music and sound effects library
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, OpusClip or Submagic?
Neither is universally better. OpusClip (Free + $9/mo) leans into short-form-video, while Submagic (Free + $9/mo) is closer to short-form-video. Pick based on which workflow you actually do every day.
What is the price difference between OpusClip and Submagic?
OpusClip is free + $9/mo. Submagic is free + $9/mo. See the pricing row in the comparison table.
Can I use OpusClip and Submagic together?
In most cases, yes. They serve overlapping but distinct needs, so running them side by side is common until you decide which fits your workflow.