Face-Tracked Framing
Face detection runs on every frame and the crop locks onto one subject, so the frame follows them instead of jumping between faces.
AutoShorts vs Opus Clip
The Best Opus Clip Alternative
AutoShorts goes beyond basic clip generation with steady face-tracked reframing, word-level animated subtitles, and AI-powered viral moment identification. Switch today and create better shorts, faster.
No credit card required — 3 free clips included
AutoShorts vs Opus Clip
See how AutoShorts compares feature-by-feature
AutoShorts
Face-Tracked Subject Framing
Word-Level Animated Subtitles
AI Viral Moment Detection
Pay-Per-Use Pricing (No Subscription)
YouTube URL Import
Multi-Platform Publishing
Vertical Video (9:16)
Credits Never Expire
8/8
VS
Opus Clip
Face-Tracked Subject Framing
Word-Level Animated Subtitles
AI Viral Moment Detection
Pay-Per-Use Pricing (No Subscription)
YouTube URL Import
Multi-Platform Publishing
Vertical Video (9:16)
Credits Never Expire
5/8
How it works
1
Upload your video
Drop a file or paste a YouTube link
2
AI transcribes
Word-level timestamps in seconds
3
Detects viral moments
Finds the most compelling clips
4
Ready to post
Vertical clips with subtitles & captions
1
Upload your video
Drop a file or paste a YouTube link
2
AI transcribes
Word-level timestamps in seconds
3
Detects viral moments
Finds the most compelling clips
4
Ready to post
Vertical clips with subtitles & captions
Built by a creator, for creators
See the clips our users are creating with AutoShorts every day
02 / Choose AutoShorts
Why Creators
Powerful features that set us apart from Opus Clip
Animated Subtitles
Word-by-word animated captions that boost engagement and watch time — not just static text.
Smart Viral Detection
Multi-model AI analyzes your transcript to find the most compelling, shareable moments.
Lightning Fast Processing
GPU-accelerated processing on cloud infrastructure delivers your clips in minutes, not hours.
Pay Only for What You Use
No monthly subscription — buy credit packs and use them whenever you want. Credits never expire.
Multi-Platform Ready
Export perfectly formatted videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and more.
Competitor
AutoShorts
~5 minUp to 9× faster processing
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from Opus Clip to AutoShorts
AutoShorts uses face tracking that keeps the speaker centred, offers a pay-per-use pricing model with no monthly subscription, and credits that never expire.
Yes! Simply paste your YouTube URL and AutoShorts will download, analyze, and create optimized short clips automatically. We support videos of any length.
AutoShorts uses a pay-per-use credit system starting at $6.99 for 10 credits. Unlike Opus Clip's monthly subscription, your credits never expire and there are no recurring charges.
Yes! Every new account gets 3 free clips to test the platform. No credit card required to sign up.
AutoShorts exports in 9:16 vertical at your source resolution, optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
Ready to Make Better Shorts?
Join thousands of creators who switched from Opus Clip to AutoShorts for steadier framing on the speaker, multi-model AI, and flexible pay-per-use pricing.
No credit card required — 3 free clips included
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