OpenShorts vs OpusClip
Short answer: OpusClip is the more polished hosted product with more editing features. OpenShorts is open source, can be self-hosted for free with no watermark, and its hosted plans cost about the same at the low end.
Independent comparison, not affiliated with either. Prices from openshorts.app and opus.pro/pricing on November 15, 2026, monthly billing.
| OpenShorts | OpusClip | AIClipMaker.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open source | Yes (MIT core) | No | No |
| Self-host for free | Yes, with Docker | No | No install needed |
| Free plan | First video up to 60 min, then 20 min/month; watermark; clips kept 7 days | 60 credits/month; watermark; export within 3 days; no editing | Start free |
| Higher plans | $29/mo (300 min), $59/mo (750 min) | Pro $29/mo monthly, Business custom | See AIClipMaker.org |
| Use from Claude or ChatGPT | Yes, MCP server and API on every paid plan | Limited API access on Pro; MCP connector listed in its plan table | No |
| Editor | Yes | Yes, plus Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve export on Pro | Cut and reframe: choose range and clip length |
Pick AIClipMaker.org if
- You want vertical clips right now with nothing to install.
- You want speaker-tracked 9:16 clips without learning an editor.
- You already know which part of the video you want to clip.
Pick OpenShorts if
- You want free, unlimited clipping and can run Docker.
- You want to automate clipping from an AI agent or your own scripts.
- You care about owning the pipeline, or want to build on top of it.
Pick OpusClip if
- You want the most polished hosted editor, B-roll and scheduling in one place.
- You work in a team and need shared workspaces and brand templates.
Still deciding? Try AIClipMaker.org on your video or see all alternatives.
FAQ
Which is cheaper, OpenShorts or OpusClip?
Both start at $12 a month on their entry plans. OpenShorts can also be self-hosted for free, which OpusClip cannot.
Which has the better free plan?
They limit different things. OpenShorts gives your first video free up to 60 minutes, then 20 minutes a month, clips kept 7 days. OpusClip gives 60 credits a month, clips exportable for 3 days and no editing. Both add a watermark.
Is OpenShorts made by OpusClip?
No. OpenShorts is an independent open-source project that describes itself as an open-source OpusClip alternative.