Nova vs Riverside

Clip any video —
the Riverside alternative

Riverside's clips work best with Riverside recordings. Nova clips anything you already have — paste a link from 1,800+ sources or upload a file — into captioned vertical clips.

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Free tier included — no credit card required

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Paste a video. See the moments Riverside would charge you to find.

Nova vs Riverside

Compared on the things creators ask us about most.

Feature	Nova	Riverside
Works with any source	Paste any URL — 1,800+ sites	Best with Riverside recordings
Free tier	60 min/mo free — no card	Limited
Pricing	Pro $29 · Premium $99	Varies by plan
AI moment detection	GPT-grade virality ranking	Yes
Animated captions	Word-by-word + emoji, 10 styles	Yes
Languages	99+ (Whisper auto-detect)	Multiple
Vertical reframe	Auto 9:16 + active-speaker tracking	Yes
Schedule to socials	Built-in multi-platform scheduling	Varies
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

Bring your own video

No need to record in a specific studio — clip from 1,800+ sources or upload any file you already have.

Purpose-built for clips

Nova's whole job is finding and producing viral short-form, not recording — AI moment detection plus captions and reframing.

Real free tier

60 minutes/month, no card, so you can compare output on your own footage.

Questions? Answers.

Is Nova a Riverside alternative?

For the clipping half, yes — and it's not tied to Riverside recordings. Paste any link or upload a file, and Nova produces captioned vertical clips with AI moment detection. Try it free on an existing video.

Do I have to record in Nova?

No — Nova doesn't record. It turns videos you already have (links or uploads) into short-form clips.

Is there a free plan?

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