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Opus Clip vs CapCut: which AI for instant YouTube Shorts?

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Opus Clip vs CapCut: Which AI for Instant YouTube Shorts?

Creating viral YouTube Shorts from long-form videos is a task promised by both Opus Clip and CapCut. But which one actually delivers the best results in the fastest time? I tested both and will show you why one is better than the other.

Opus Clip: Features and Performance

First, let's see what Opus Clip can do. You start by popping the link to your long video into Opus Clip. It supports links from various platforms to create shorts. You also have an option to choose the clip lengths (from less than 30 seconds to 10-15 minutes), and you can type keywords for the AI to focus on when creating clips.

Once you input these details and press "Get Clips," Opus Clip will generate several shorts. In my case, it came back with 29 YouTube shorts from the original long video. While quantity is essential, the quality of these shorts also matters.

Customization Features in Opus Clip:

  • Timeline Navigation: Skip to any moment quickly.
  • Transcription: The video is turned into text for easy referencing.
  • Additional Clips: Easily add more parts of the original video to a short.
  • Layout Options: Switch between vertical, square, and horizontal video.
  • Caption Customization: Adjust line numbers, position, animation, and colors.
  • Logo and Branding: Upload your brand logo.
  • AI-Generated B-Roll: The AI adds suitable B-Roll automatically.

After tweaking, you can either export the video to Adobe Premiere, download it, or schedule it directly onto your social media platforms.

CapCut: Features and Performance

CapCut does not support linking from YouTube and other websites. You have to upload videos directly or use storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox. Once uploaded, you can choose the clip lengths, though the options are fewer compared to Opus Clip.

After processing, CapCut generated 20 shorts from the same Donald Trump interview. This is fewer than Opus Clip, but we must consider the quality of these clips.

Customization Features in CapCut:

  • Basic Edits: Change the style of captions and layout sizes.
  • Additional Media: Upload footage, add templated footage, stock videos, and photos.
  • Effects and Filters: Add stickers, background music, texts, transitions, and various video effects.

However, CapCut does not offer AI-generated B-Roll, and making consistent designs across different shorts requires individual edits for each clip.

Comparison and Final Verdict

Both tools took a similar time for processing—Opus Clip took 9 minutes, while CapCut took 11. Opus Clip offered 18 usable shorts out of 29, whereas CapCut only offered 14 out of 20. Every additional usable short increases the opportunity for more views.

Pricing: Opus Clip stands at $ 99.50 per month, and CapCut is slightly higher at $ 10.99 per month. While CapCut offers more general video editing features, Opus Clip focuses on perfecting the art of creating YouTube Shorts.

Usability and Satisfaction: CapCut gets three stars for ease of usage due to missing key options like AI-generated B-Roll and keyword targeting. Opus Clip gets five stars for its focused, efficient interface.

For comprehensive video editing tasks, CapCut is your tool. But if you aim solely to turn long-form videos into engaging YouTube Shorts, Opus Clip offers a more streamlined and superior experience.

If interested, you can find free trial links for both tools in the description. Check out this video on Opus Clip to learn how to create over a thousand YouTube Shorts in about 10 minutes and subscribe for more AI tool tips.

Keywords

  • Opus Clip
  • CapCut
  • YouTube Shorts
  • AI-generated video editing
  • Keywords targeting
  • B-Roll
  • Video customization
  • Video editing tools
  • Long-form video conversion
  • Social media scheduling

FAQ

Q: Which tool is faster in generating YouTube Shorts? A: Both Opus Clip and CapCut took a similar time, with Opus Clip taking 9 minutes and CapCut taking 11 minutes.

Q: How many usable clips did each tool generate? A: Opus Clip generated 18 usable clips out of 29 total, whereas CapCut generated 14 usable clips out of 20 total.

Q: Which tool is more expensive? A: Opus Clip costs $ 99.50 per month, whereas CapCut is priced slightly higher at $ 10.99 per month.

Q: Can both tools schedule posts to social media? A: Yes, both Opus Clip and CapCut allow you to schedule your YouTube Shorts directly onto your social media platforms.

Q: Does CapCut offer AI-generated B-Roll like Opus Clip? A: No, CapCut does not feature AI-generated B-Roll.

Q: Which tool offers more layout options? A: While both tools offer various layout options, CapCut provides a few additional sizes like 2x1 and 3x4.

Q: Can you input keywords for the AI to focus on in CapCut? A: No, CapCut does not have the option to input keywords for AI targeting like Opus Clip does.