Comparison
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 Riverside | 24 USD/mo | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Async | not listed | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Submagic | 19 USD/mo | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Microsoft Clipchamp | not listed | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Vizard | not listed | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Wondershare Filmora | 49,99 USD/yr | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Eddie AI | 10 USD | trial | Video editing & shorts |
 Gling | 20 USD/mo | yes | Video editing & shorts |
 Mirage | 24.99 USD/mo | yes | Video editing & shorts |
Each alternative in short
1. 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.
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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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).
7. 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.
8. Mirage
AI-native tools for video editing, motion graphics and sound, used via the Captions app, the Tesseract agent, or APIs.
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan includes traditional video editing (trim, zoom, transitions, resize), captions with 1 template, transcript download and basic features; AI usage credits are not included (None).
FAQ
What is the best alternative to Riverside?
The most popular option in the same category is Async. See the comparison table above.