YouClip vs Vizard
Last updated 17 July 2026
YouClip and Vizard both turn long footage into short, captioned vertical clips, but they charge differently. YouClip is a desktop app you pay for with one-off tokens that never expire. Vizard is a browser tool on a low-cost monthly subscription, with a free plan that watermarks exports and caps them at 720p. If you post occasionally and want watermark-free clips, YouClip usually costs less; 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 | Pay-as-you-go tokens, no subscription | Monthly subscription |
| Free to start | 25 free tokens, real watermark-free exports | Free plan (about 60 credits/month), watermarked, 720p, 10-minute export cap |
| Paid pricing | One-time packs from £10 (100 tokens ≈ 20 one-minute clips) | Creator ≈ $14.50/mo, Business ≈ $19.50/mo (billed yearly) |
| Do unused credits expire? | No, tokens never expire | 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-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 July 2026 and may have changed. Confirm the latest on their site.
Where YouClip stands out
- No subscription: you pay only when you render, and unused tokens never expire, which suits anyone who posts irregularly.
- 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.
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 YouClipif you'd rather avoid a subscription, want a desktop app that works with local files, and value word-by-word karaoke captions with tokens that never expire and free exports that carry no watermark.
Frequently asked questions
Is YouClip or Vizard cheaper?
It depends on volume. YouClip is pay-as-you-go with no monthly fee, so it is cheaper if you caption clips occasionally. Vizard is a low-cost subscription, so if you clip regularly every month its per-clip cost can be competitive.
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 never expire. Vizard's monthly credits reset each billing period, so unused credits are lost.
Try YouClip with no subscription
New accounts get free tokens, enough to caption and export your first clips. No card, no monthly fee.