Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Recast Studio | 14 USD/mo | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Vizard | not listed | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Riverside | 24 USD/mo | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Klap | 14 USD/mo | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Submagic | 19 USD/mo | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Gling | 20 USD/mo | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Clipwing | 24.99 USD | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Microsoft Clipchamp | not listed | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Wondershare Filmora | 49,99 USD/yr | trial | Video editing & shorts |
Each alternative in short
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Gling
AI video editor for YouTube creators that removes bad takes, silences, filler words and noise, and generates titles and chapters.
Yes, there is a free plan. 1 hour of AI edited media per month, unlimited video export with watermark, no premium support.
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. 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.
8. 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.
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Recast Studio?
The most popular option in the same category is Vizard. See the comparison table above.