# A SendShort alternative for clips and faceless

> A SendShort alternative: Nova clips real long videos AND makes faceless shorts, with AI moment detection, captions, translation, and editor export. Try free — no card.

*Nova vs SendShort*

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

SendShort focuses on short-form generation. Nova covers the faceless workflow — script or Reddit thread to AI voiceover over looping gameplay with kinetic captions — and clips your real long videos too: AI moment detection, 9:16 reframe, captions, translation, and an editable timeline.

## Nova vs SendShort

| Feature | Nova | SendShort |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free tier | 30 min/mo free — no card | Limited |
| Pricing | Pro $29 · Premium $99 | Varies by plan |
| Clip real long videos | GPT-grade virality ranking | Limited |
| Faceless / script-to-video | Script/Reddit → AI voice + kinetic captions | Yes |
| Animated captions | Word-by-word + emoji, 10 styles | Yes |
| Vertical reframe | Auto 9:16 + active-speaker tracking | Yes |
| Translation languages | 99+ (Whisper auto-detect) | Many languages |
| Source support | Paste any URL — 1,800+ sites | Uploads + text |
| 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

### Both workflows, one tool

Faceless script-to-video and AI clipping of real footage live in the same dashboard — most short-form tools pick one.

### Clip from any link

Paste from YouTube and 1,800+ sites or upload; Nova finds the moments, reframes, captions, and can translate into 99+ languages.

### Editor handoff

Export EDL or FCPXML to finish in Premiere, Final Cut, or Resolve when you want the last 10%.

## FAQ

### Is Nova a good SendShort alternative?

Yes — Nova covers faceless script-to-video and adds full AI clipping of real long videos, broad source support, translation, and an editable timeline export. Try both on the free plan to compare.

### Can Nova make faceless videos?

Yes — paste a script or Reddit thread and Nova narrates it in an AI voice over looping gameplay with word-by-word captions. Faceless generation is a paid feature; clipping real videos has a free tier.

### 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)