YouClip vs Vizard
Last updated 12 August 2026
YouClip and Vizard both turn long footage into short, captioned vertical clips, and both now run on monthly plans. YouClip is a desktop app where unused tokens roll over, with top-ups any time you need more instead of jumping a tier. Vizard is a browser tool whose monthly credits reset each period, with a free plan that watermarks exports and caps them at 720p. If you want a watermark-free free start and unused tokens that carry forward instead of resetting, YouClip fits; if you clip regularly and want 4K, scheduling and an API, Vizard's plans are worth a look.
Side by side
| YouClip | Vizard | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Monthly plans + pay-as-you-go top-ups; tokens roll over | Monthly subscription |
| Free to start | 50 free tokens every month, real watermark-free exports | Free plan (about 60 credits/month), watermarked, 720p, 10-minute export cap |
| Paid pricing | Plans from £15/mo (400 tokens), or top-ups from £7 | Creator ≈ $14.50/mo, Business ≈ $19.50/mo (billed yearly) |
| Do unused credits expire? | No — unused tokens roll over | Yes, monthly credits reset |
| Platform | Desktop app (macOS, Windows) | Browser-based |
| Export quality | 1080×1920 vertical | Up to 4K on paid plans, 720p on the free plan |
| Karaoke captions | Yes, word-by-word, fully customisable | Yes, auto-captions |
| Extras | Multi-cam editing, speaker-tracking vertical crops, multi-language voiceover & translation, bulk render queue, custom watermark, caption presets | Scheduling, connected social accounts, Brand Kit, REST API, many languages |
Vizard pricing and features checked August 2026 and may have changed. Confirm the latest on their site.
Where YouClip stands out
- Unused tokens roll over, even on a monthly plan, so nothing you don't use goes to waste.
- Free tokens produce real, watermark-free exports. Vizard's free plan watermarks clips and caps exports at 720p.
- A native desktop app for macOS and Windows that works directly with your local footage.
- Word-by-word karaoke captions you can restyle and save as presets, rather than standard auto-captions.
- Multi-camera editing on desktop: drop in 2–4 angles of the same session and YouClip syncs them by their audio and cuts between the speakers for you — then clips the result for social.
Where Vizard might suit you better
- A low monthly entry price if you clip regularly, with 4K exports on paid plans.
- Built-in scheduling and connected social accounts for posting from one place.
- A public REST API and Brand Kit for teams that want automation and consistent branding.
- Support for a wide range of languages out of the box.
Which should you choose?
Choose Vizard if you clip every month and want a low monthly price, 4K exports, built-in scheduling and an API. Choose YouClip if you want a desktop app that works with local files, tokens that roll over instead of resetting, and word-by-word karaoke captions with free exports that carry no watermark.
Frequently asked questions
Is YouClip or Vizard cheaper?
Pricing is close: YouClip's Creator plan is £15/mo for 400 tokens, versus Vizard's Creator plan at about $14.50/mo. The difference is what happens to what you don't use — YouClip's unused tokens roll over, while Vizard's credits reset every month.
Does Vizard's free plan add a watermark?
Yes. Vizard's free plan watermarks exports and caps them at 720p with a 10-minute limit. YouClip's free tokens produce real, watermark-free exports.
Is Vizard a desktop app?
Vizard runs in the browser. YouClip is a native desktop app for macOS and Windows, so it works directly with footage on your computer.
What happens to unused credits?
YouClip tokens roll over month to month. Vizard's monthly credits reset each billing period, so unused credits are lost.