An Opus Clip alternative you can ask Claude to run
Both turn long videos into vertical clips with animated captions. LumeClip has an MCP server so you can request clips from Claude, a monthly free plan, and it analyzes the part of a video that fits your balance instead of refusing it. Opus Clip gives more free minutes each month.
| Feature | LumeClip | Opus Clip |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | $7.99/mo | $15/mo |
| Billing currency | US dollar | US dollar |
| Free plan | 30 min/mo, with watermark (60 min in the first 7 days) | 60 min/mo, with watermark |
| Finds the best moments in a long video | Yes | Yes |
| Portuguese captions | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic 9:16 reframing | Yes | Yes |
| Animated captions | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes, plus an MCP server | Not stated on the official page |
| Schedules and publishes to social networks | Yes, to YouTube | Yes |
Opus Clip details checked on 9/26/2026 on the official pages: opus.pro/pricing · help.opus.pro/docs/article/video-languages-supported
When to choose each one
Choose LumeClip if
- You want to compare entry prices: the table above shows both, checked on the official pages.
- You use Claude and want to request clips from the chat through MCP.
- Your videos are in Portuguese or Spanish as well as English.
- You sell as an affiliate and want to turn product photos into a narrated video.
Stay with Opus Clip if
- The free plan is what matters most: Opus Clip gives 60 minutes a month, LumeClip gives 30.
- You already have a workflow built on it and do not want to switch tools now.
What changes in practice
- Review before you render
- In review-first mode the AI suggests the best moments and you approve, adjust the framing or discard each one before anything is rendered.
- Monthly, no lock-in
- Plans are billed month to month and you can cancel whenever you want.
- Word-by-word karaoke captions
- Each word lights up the moment it is spoken, synced to the audio. Paid plans include four caption styles, and captions keep the accents and punctuation of the language you speak, including Portuguese and Spanish.
- Ask Claude for clips (MCP)
- LumeClip ships an MCP server: in claude.ai, Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor you can say "cut this video into five clips" and follow the whole job from the chat, without opening the dashboard. In claude.ai you connect with your account, no key to copy.
- A video longer than your balance is not rejected
- If the video runs 90 minutes and you have 40 left, LumeClip analyzes the part that fits, with the edges aligned to pauses in speech, instead of returning an error. You get clips from what was analyzed and decide later whether you want the rest.
- Product photos become a narrated video
- For affiliate sellers: send the photos of a product and LumeClip builds a vertical video with narration and captions, ready for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.
Frequently asked questions
Is LumeClip free?+
There is a free plan: 30 minutes of video per month, with a watermark, and 60 minutes in the first 7 days. No card required. Paid plans remove the watermark and unlock all four caption styles.
Does it work with videos that are not in English?+
Yes. LumeClip was built in Brazil and is tested with Portuguese and Spanish videos as well as English ones, so captions keep each language's accents and punctuation. The app and support are available in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
How do I switch from Opus Clip?+
There is nothing to import: send LumeClip the same original video (upload or YouTube link) you would send to Opus Clip. The clips you already downloaded stay yours. Try the free plan before you cancel the other subscription.
Is LumeClip cheaper than Opus Clip?+
Compare the entry prices in the table above: each one was checked on the official page on the date shown under it. Prices change, so check that date before deciding.
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