# Clip any video — the Riverside alternative

> A Riverside alternative for clipping any video you already have — not just Riverside recordings. AI moment detection, captions, a free tier, and clear pricing.

*Nova vs Riverside*

Canonical: https://novaclipper.com/compare/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.

## Nova vs Riverside

| Feature | Nova | Riverside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Works with any source | Paste any URL — 1,800+ sites | Best with Riverside recordings |
| Free tier | 30 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 |

## Why creators pick 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

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

## FAQ

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

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Nova turns long-form video into vertical short-form clips with AI moment detection, face-aware 9:16 reframing, and word-by-word captions — and makes faceless videos from a script or a Reddit thread. Free tier: 30 minutes/month, no card. [Start free](https://novaclipper.com/signup) · [All use cases](https://novaclipper.com/for) · [Free tools](https://novaclipper.com/tools)