Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mirage | 24.99 USD/mo | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Riverside | 24 USD/mo | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Vizard | not listed | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Async | not listed | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Wondershare Filmora | 49,99 USD/yr | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Eddie AI | 10 USD | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Clipwing | 24.99 USD | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Sync | 5 USD/mo | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Captions | 24.99 USD/mo | trial | Video generators |
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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Wondershare Filmora
AI-powered video editor for desktop and mobile with timeline tools, auto captions, effects and generative AI features, for creators and marketers.
There is a free trial. Free download available and a Free Download button on the page. The text does not state the limits of the free version.
5. Eddie AI
AI video editor that builds rough cuts, B-roll, music and color grades for video professionals, in the app or via ChatGPT, Claude or API.
There is a free trial. New accounts start with 1,000 free credits (about an hour of footage imported and edited).
6. Clipwing
Sends your video link to a hand-picked human editor who returns ready-to-post vertical clips for Shorts, Reels and TikToks within 3 days.
There is a free trial. Free start offered on the site, and a one-time test video for 24.99 USD to see the output quality.
7. Sync
AI lipsync and visual dubbing for films, ads and content, via web studio or API.
There is a free trial. Hobbyist plan is listed as a free trial ('Try sync for free'), limited to videos up to 1 min, 1 job at a time, 3 cloned voices, and API access with SDKs; it also includes the Lipsync Studio with community support.
8. Captions
AI video editor that turns raw footage into a fully edited, ready-to-share video, aimed at creators without editing experience.
There is a free trial. Free sign-up with access to some features without a subscription; the free plan includes 1 caption template and limited features, with no generative AI credits.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Mirage?
The most popular option in the same category is Riverside. See the comparison table above.