# The CapCut alternative that cuts for you

> CapCut is a great editor — but you still cut by hand. Nova's AI finds the viral moments, reframes to vertical, and captions them automatically. Try free, no card.

*Nova vs CapCut*

Canonical: https://novaclipper.com/compare/capcut-alternative

CapCut is a powerful editor — but you do the cutting. Nova's AI finds the viral moments, reframes them to 9:16, and captions them automatically, so you skip the timeline entirely.

## Nova vs CapCut

| Feature | Nova | CapCut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Finds the moments for you | GPT-grade virality ranking | Manual — you cut it |
| Workflow | Paste a link → finished clips | Edit on a timeline |
| Free tier | 30 min/mo free — no card | Free editor |
| Animated captions | Word-by-word + emoji, 10 styles | Yes |
| Languages | 99+ (Whisper auto-detect) | Multiple |
| Source support | Paste any URL — 1,800+ sites | Uploads / your footage |
| Vertical reframe | Auto 9:16 + active-speaker tracking | Manual crop |
| Schedule to socials | Built-in multi-platform scheduling | Varies |

## Why creators pick Nova

### Skip the timeline

No manual cutting. Nova's AI decides where the clip starts and ends, scored by virality.

### Paste any source

Drop a link from 1,800+ sites or upload a file — no exporting and re-importing between apps.

### Finished, not raw

Auto reframe, active-speaker tracking, animated captions and metadata — the clip comes out ready to post.

## FAQ

### Is Nova a CapCut alternative?

For short-form clipping, yes — but they solve different halves of the job. CapCut is a manual editor; Nova automatically finds the best moments and produces captioned vertical clips. Many creators use Nova to generate clips, then fine-tune in an editor if they want.

### Do I still need to edit?

Usually not — Nova outputs finished, captioned, reframed clips. You can always download the raw clip and caption data for further editing.

### Is there a free plan?

Yes — 30 minutes/month with no credit card. Paid plans are $29 (Pro) and $99 (Premium).

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