# A Kapwing alternative that does the cutting

> A Kapwing alternative that auto-clips: Nova finds your best moments, reframes to vertical, captions, and exports — instead of a manual timeline editor. Try free — no card.

*Nova vs Kapwing*

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

Kapwing is a manual online editor — you do the work. Nova automates the part that takes longest: it finds the viral moments, reframes to 9:16 with active-speaker tracking, and captions them, then still lets you hand the cut to a real NLE via EDL/FCPXML.

## Nova vs Kapwing

| Feature | Nova | Kapwing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free tier | 30 min/mo free — no card | Limited / watermark |
| Pricing | Pro $29 · Premium $99 | Varies by plan |
| AI moment detection | GPT-grade virality ranking | Limited |
| Animated captions | Word-by-word + emoji, 10 styles | Yes |
| Auto vertical reframe | Auto 9:16 + active-speaker tracking | Manual |
| Source support | Paste any URL — 1,800+ sites | Uploads + links |
| Translation languages | 99+ (Whisper auto-detect) | Many languages |
| Faceless generation | Script/Reddit → AI voice over gameplay | Not offered |
| Pro editor export (EDL/FCPXML) | EDL + FCPXML to Premiere/Final Cut/Resolve | Not offered |
| Schedule to socials | Built-in multi-platform scheduling | Varies |

## Why creators pick Nova

### AI does the rough cut

Instead of dragging clips on a manual timeline, Nova ranks the moments and assembles captioned vertical clips for you — editing time measured in minutes, not an afternoon.

### Built for short-form output

Auto 9:16 reframe, active-speaker tracking, and word-by-word captions are the default, not features you assemble by hand.

### Still hand off to an editor

Want the last 10%? Export EDL or FCPXML and finish in Premiere, Final Cut, or Resolve.

## FAQ

### Is Nova a good Kapwing alternative?

Yes — if you want clips made for you rather than a manual editor, Nova handles the moment detection, vertical reframe, and captions automatically, with a free tier and an editable timeline export. Run a video through Nova's free plan to compare.

### Does Nova edit automatically or by hand?

Automatically — it finds and ranks the moments, reframes, and captions without a manual timeline, though you can still export an EDL/FCPXML to fine-tune in your own editor.

### 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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