Which is better for video creators, Lumen5 or Opus Clip?

It depends on your workflow — compare features in the table above and pick the one that matches your use case.

Lumen5 vs Opus Clip (2026) — Features, Pricing, Alternatives

Turn blog posts into engaging social videos

Turn long videos into viral short clips with AI

Lumen5 vs Opus Clip comparison
Attribute	Lumen5	Opus Clip
Pricing	Freemium	Freemium
Starting price	$29/mo	$9/mo
Free tier	Yes	Yes
Rating	4.0 / 5	4.7 / 5
Categories	AI Video Generation	AI Video Editing AI Video Generation
Use cases	YouTube Script Writing	Short-Form Clipping
Key features	Blog-to-video Brand kit Stock footage matching Social format export Team collaboration	Auto-clip detection AI captions with emoji Virality score Multi-platform export Brand kit

Which one is cheaper, Lumen5 or Opus Clip?

Lumen5 starts at $29/mo, Opus Clip starts at $9/mo.

Do both have a free tier?

Lumen5 has a free tier. Opus Clip has a free tier.