Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Gling | 20 USD/mo | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Riverside | 24 USD/mo | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Submagic | 19 USD/mo | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Recast Studio | 14 USD/mo | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Microsoft Clipchamp | not listed | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Vizard | not listed | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Klap | 14 USD/mo | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Async | not listed | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Auphonic | not listed | yes | Video editing & shorts |
Each alternative in short
1. Riverside
Browser-based studio for recording, editing, streaming and publishing podcasts and videos, with AI tools for clips, transcripts and show notes.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 2 hours of multi-track recordings, full editing tools, up to 720p video, Riverside watermark, 44.1 kHz audio, unlimited single-track recording and editing, Magic Clips, unlimited-length video calls.
2. Submagic
AI video editor that adds captions, B-roll and cuts to short-form videos so creators and teams can publish shorts faster.
There is a free trial. Free trial offered via the 'Try for free' button. The page does not specify the free plan limits.
3. Recast Studio
AI video editor that turns webinars, podcasts and recordings into social clips and written content, then publishes them to social platforms.
There is a free trial. One-time trial with 60 credits (1 credit = 1 upload minute), 5 minutes of video exports per month, 1-minute maximum export length, 3GB cloud storage kept for 7 days, and access to most features including AI clip generator, transcription and social publishing.
4. Microsoft Clipchamp
Browser-based video editor from Microsoft with AI tools for editing, subtitles, voiceovers and recording, for creators and teams.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free account with all basic editing tools, AI subtitles, voiceovers, silence removal, watermark-free exports up to 1080p, and free stock assets.
5. Vizard
Turns long videos into short, social-ready clips with AI for creators, podcasters, coaches and marketers.
Yes, there is a free plan. 60 credits per month (60 minutes of uploaded video), 720p export, up to 10-minute exports, 1 social account, 3-day storage, watermark included.
6. Klap
Turns long videos, podcasts and webinars into ready-to-post TikToks, Reels and Shorts with AI captions and viral-score insights.
There is a free trial. Free trial available, no credit card required to start.
7. Async
Chat-based AI video editor that turns raw footage, prompts or templates into finished videos, clips and captions without editing skills.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 1 hour of media uploaded to AI chat (lifetime), 10 AI credits (lifetime), chat-based editing and access to templates. The page notes that 50 credits apply during trial until trial payment is done.
8. Auphonic
Automatic audio post-production web service that cleans, levels and masters podcast, video and audiobook recordings.
Yes, there is a free plan. 2 hours of processed audio per month, including the AI-based audio algorithms and basic features; free credits do not roll over. Free productions include an Auphonic jingle.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Gling?
The most popular option in the same category is Riverside. See the comparison table above.