Nova vs Eklipse

The Eklipse alternative that
keeps your facecam

Eklipse auto-clips gaming highlights. Nova does that and stacks your facecam over the gameplay in one 9:16 clip — your reaction up top, the play below — then captions it, so the moment and your face land together, ready for TikTok, Shorts, and Reels.

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Nova vs Eklipse

Compared on the things creators ask us about most.

Feature	Nova	Eklipse
Free tier	60 min/mo free — no card	Limited
Pricing	Pro $29 · Premium $99	Varies by plan
AI moment detection	GPT-grade virality ranking	Auto highlight detection
Facecam + gameplay layout	Facecam + gameplay stacked (auto)	Single crop / manual
Animated captions	Word-by-word + emoji, 10 styles	Yes
Languages	99+ (Whisper auto-detect)	Multiple
Source support	Paste any URL — 1,800+ sites	Connected platforms
Vertical reframe	Auto 9:16 + active-speaker tracking	Yes
Pro editor export (EDL/FCPXML)	EDL + FCPXML to Premiere/Final Cut/Resolve	Not offered

Competitor details are general and may change — check their site for current specifics. Nova details verified 2026.

Why creators switch to Nova

Facecam over gameplay, automatic

Nova detects your webcam and stacks it over the action in a vertical clip — the format that performs for gaming Shorts — instead of a crop that loses your reaction or the play.

Captioned and editable

Word-by-word captions burned in, plus the ability to fix captions, set clip times, and rewrite the on-screen hook after the cut, previewed live.

A real free tier

60 minutes a month, no card — clip a VOD and see the stacked layout on your own footage first.

Questions? Answers.

Is Nova a good Eklipse alternative?

Yes — Nova auto-finds your best stream moments like Eklipse, and adds the stacked facecam-over-gameplay vertical layout, editable captions, an EDL/FCPXML export, and a genuine free tier. Upload a VOD on the free plan to compare.

Does Nova keep my facecam in the clip?

Yes — it auto-detects your webcam and stacks it over the gameplay in 9:16. If auto-detect misses, you can set the facecam corner manually.

Is there a free plan?

Yes — 60 minutes/month with no credit card. Paid plans are $29 (Pro) and $99 (Premium).