Nova vs Spikes Studio

A Spikes Studio alternative
built for streamers

Spikes Studio targets gaming clips. Nova does too — and stacks your facecam over the gameplay automatically, captions word-by-word, and pulls clips from Twitch, Kick, or YouTube VODs on a single paste — then hands you an editable timeline if you want to finish elsewhere.

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Free tier included — no credit card required

See it yourself — no signup

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

Nova vs Spikes Studio

Compared on the things creators ask us about most.

Feature	Nova	Spikes Studio
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
Facecam + gameplay layout	Facecam + gameplay stacked (auto)	Varies
Source support	Paste any URL — 1,800+ sites	Twitch/YouTube focus
Vertical reframe	Auto 9:16 + active-speaker tracking	Yes
Translation languages	99+ (Whisper auto-detect)	Limited
Pro editor export (EDL/FCPXML)	EDL + FCPXML to Premiere/Final Cut/Resolve	Not offered
Schedule to socials	Built-in multi-platform scheduling	Varies

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

Why creators switch to Nova

Facecam stacked automatically

Nova detects your webcam box and stacks it over the gameplay in a vertical layout — the format that actually performs for streamers — without manual masking.

Clip any VOD

Paste a Twitch, Kick, or YouTube link, or upload the file — Nova finds the moments and captions them, no re-uploading between tools.

A real free tier

Clip and caption a VOD on the free plan with no card before you commit.

Questions? Answers.

Is Nova a good Spikes Studio alternative?

Yes — Nova covers the same gaming-clip workflow (AI moment detection, vertical reframe, animated captions) and adds automatic facecam-over-gameplay stacking, broad source support, translation, and an editable EDL/FCPXML export. Run a VOD through Nova's free plan to compare.

Does Nova keep my facecam over the gameplay?

Yes — it auto-detects the webcam box and stacks it over the gameplay in a vertical layout, and you can set the facecam corner manually if your overlay is unusual.

Is there a free plan?

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