# A free AutoShorts alternative for faceless channels

> A free AutoShorts.ai alternative: make a faceless short with no account, then turn it into a daily story series that can post to your YouTube channel. No watermark.

*Nova vs AutoShorts.ai*

Canonical: https://novaclipper.com/compare/autoshorts-ai-alternative

AutoShorts.ai runs faceless channels on autopilot. Nova can too: make a short free on this page, then switch on a daily series and Nova writes, renders and can post the next part to your YouTube channel each day.

## Nova vs AutoShorts.ai

| Feature | Nova | AutoShorts.ai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Try with no sign-up | Yes: make and download a short on this page with no account | Usually needs an account first |
| Watermark on the free video | No watermark, free video included | Check their free plan |
| Card to start | No card for the free video | Check their free plan |
| Price | Packs from US$0.99 for 3 shorts, no subscription; Starter US$15/mo for up to 300 | Monthly plans; see their pricing page |
| Script from an idea | Writes the script from a one-line idea, or reads yours | Yes |
| Voiceover and captions | AI voice + captions timed to every word | Yes |
| Languages | Voice and captions in the language you write: English, Spanish, Hindi, Arabic and more | Several |
| Auto-posting series | Daily story series that can post to your YouTube channel (Starter) | Yes, core feature |
| One-off shorts without a plan | Yes, packs from US$0.99 | Subscription |

## Why creators pick Nova

### Try the output first

See a finished short before you hand a channel to any tool.

### A series that posts itself

Up to 10 parts, same voice and caption style, posted to your connected YouTube channel on Starter.

### One video without subscribing

Need a single short? Buy 3 for US$0.99 instead of a monthly plan.

## FAQ

### Is there a free AutoShorts.ai alternative?

Yes. Nova makes faceless shorts for free with no account, and its Starter plan (US$15/month) keeps a daily story series going and can post it to your YouTube channel.

### Can Nova post to my YouTube channel automatically?

Yes, on Starter: connect YouTube, switch on a series, and Nova writes, renders and posts the next part each day, up to 10 parts. The first automatic part is free.

### Can I try Nova without signing up?

Yes. Type an idea or paste a script on this page and press "Make the video". About a minute later you can watch and download the short with no account, no card and no watermark. No-account videos are limited to one a day per person and a set number site-wide, so if today's are gone, sign up free (no card) or come back tomorrow.

### What does Nova cost after the free video?

Shorts come in one-time packs: 3 for US$0.99 or 10 for US$2.99, paid once, no subscription, they never expire. If you post every day, Starter is US$15 a month for up to 300 shorts and keeps a daily story series going. Paid shorts download with no watermark too.

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