Alternatives · Video
Riverside alternatives
The closest alternatives to Riverside are Descript, OpusClip and Captions, which also cover editing videos with AI and transcribing audio and video. 12 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Descript and OpusClip. The lowest paid plan starts at $6 per month (ElevenLabs).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 12
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Riverside's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1

DescriptVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo
AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.
Also does:Editing videos with AITranscribing audio and videoAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clips
Web · Mac · Windows
- 2

OpusClipVerifiedFree tier · from $15/mo
Turns long videos into short, captioned clips for creators and social teams.
Also does:Turning long videos into short clipsEditing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosDubbing videos into other languages
Web · API
- 3

CaptionsVerifiedFree tier · from $24.99/mo
AI video editor that turns raw footage into captioned, styled videos for creators and marketing teams.
Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clipsRemoving background noise
Web · iOS · Android
- 4
CapCutVerifiedFree tier
Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.
Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosRemoving background noiseTurning long videos into short clips
Web
- 5

PictoryVerifiedFree trial · from $25/mo
Turns scripts, articles, URLs, slides, or audio into finished videos for marketers, trainers, and creators.
Also does:Adding subtitles to videosDubbing videos into other languagesTurning long videos into short clipsEditing videos with AI
Web · API
- 6
VEEDVerifiedFree tier
AI video creation and editing for teams that need social-ready clips, subtitles, and branded video.
Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosDubbing videos into other languagesTurning long videos into short clips
Web · API
- 7

FlikiVerifiedFree tier · from $28/mo
Turns scripts, blog posts, and prompts into narrated videos with AI voices for creators and teams.
Also does:Adding subtitles to videosDubbing videos into other languagesTurning long videos into short clips
Web
- 8

Rask AIVerifiedFree trial · from $33/mo
Dubs videos into other languages with cloned voices, for creators, course teams and media studios.
Also does:Dubbing videos into other languagesAdding subtitles to videosTranscribing audio and video
API
- 9

CleanvoiceVerifiedFree trial · from $11/mo
Cleans podcast, voiceover and video recordings by cutting noise, filler words and dead air.
Also does:Removing background noiseTranscribing audio and videoEditing videos with AI
API
- 10

ElevenLabsVerifiedFree tier · from $6/mo
AI voice platform for generating speech, music, and sound effects, plus voice agents for creators and developers.
Also does:Dubbing videos into other languagesTranscribing audio and video
Web · API
- 11
HeyGenVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo
Creates AI avatar videos from text, images, audio, or slides for creators and teams.
Also does:Dubbing videos into other languagesAdding subtitles to videos
API
- 12

KrispVerifiedFree trial · from $8/mo
AI meeting assistant that removes background noise, transcribes calls, and takes notes for teams and call centers.
Also does:Removing background noiseTranscribing audio and video
Browser extension · API
- 13

invideoVerifiedPaid · from $20/mo
AI video editor for creatives and teams that applies plain-language edit directions on a multitrack timeline.
Also does:Editing videos with AITurning long videos into short clips
Web
- 14

LALAL.AIVerifiedFree tier · from $7.50/mo
LALAL.AI separates vocals, instruments, and noise from audio and video for musicians, editors, and developers.
Also does:Removing background noiseTranscribing audio and video
Windows · Mac · Linux · iOS · Android · API
- 15

RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo
A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.
Also does:Editing videos with AI
API
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | Free tier · from $24/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Descript | Free tier · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| OpusClip | Free tier · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Captions | Free tier · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Pictory | Free trial · from $25/mo | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| VEED | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Fliki | Free tier · from $28/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Rask AI | Free trial · from $33/mo | No | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Cleanvoice | Free trial · from $11/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| ElevenLabs | Free tier · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| HeyGen | Free tier · from $24/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Krisp | Free trial · from $8/mo | Yes | Browser extension, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| invideo | Paid · from $20/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| LALAL.AI | Free tier · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Riverside?
- Descript is the closest match: it also covers editing videos with AI, transcribing audio and video and adding subtitles to videos. OpusClip and Captions come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Riverside's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Riverside?
- Yes. Descript, OpusClip and Captions can be used for free. Descript has a free plan, and paid plans start at $16 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Riverside?
- Among paid plans, ElevenLabs starts lowest at $6 per month, against $24 for Riverside.
- Which Riverside alternatives have a mobile app?
- Captions and LALAL.AI have an iPhone or Android app.