Nova
What it is
Nova turns video links and uploaded files into short vertical clips. It transcribes the source, scores transcript sections for standalone shareability, selects moments, follows the speaker when reframing, and adds word-by-word captions. It accepts YouTube links and uploaded videos such as podcasts, stream VODs, and webinars. For a text-based alternative, Nova can make an AI-narrated short from a script or pasted text, pairing it with looping background footage and captions. The free plan is $0 forever and includes up to 12 clips and 30 source-minutes per month, with 1080p vertical exports and Classic captions. Starter is $15 per month; Pro is $29 per month and includes Premiere and DaVinci Resolve exports. Premium is $99 per month and includes API access and team workspaces. Nova also lists a REST API and MCP server for programmatic clipping. Transcripts and related text go to OpenAI; source files, clips, and thumbnails are stored in AWS.
For and against
For
- Accepts YouTube links and uploaded video files.
- Creates clips with speaker-tracked vertical reframing.
- Can produce narrated shorts from scripts or pasted text.
- Free plan includes up to 12 clips monthly.
- Pro includes Premiere and DaVinci Resolve exports.
Against
- Free plan is limited to 30 source-minutes monthly.
- Free plan includes up to 12 clips monthly.
- API access is included with the $99/month Premium plan.
- Transcripts and related text are sent to OpenAI.
The verdict
Nova combines video clipping with a separate text-to-short workflow. Check the monthly clip and source-minute allowances against your needs, and note how Nova handles source files and transcripts.
Who it suits
Nova may suit creators who want to turn long videos into captioned vertical clips, or make narrated shorts from text. Premium is intended for teams, agencies, and high-volume channels.
Plans and prices
Free
Up to 12 clips/month · 30 source-minutes/month · 1080p vertical exports · Classic captions
Read 29 Sep 2026 · novaclipper.com
Faceless shorts pack (3)
3 faceless shorts · Packs never expire
Read 29 Sep 2026 · novaclipper.com
Faceless shorts pack (10)
10 faceless shorts · Packs never expire
Read 29 Sep 2026 · novaclipper.com
Clipping minutes top-up
One-time clipping-minute top-up · Exact pack limits not stated on page
Read 29 Sep 2026 · novaclipper.com
Starter
Up to 60 clips/month · 150 source-minutes · Up to 8 clips per video · No Nova watermark
Read 29 Sep 2026 · novaclipper.com
Pro
Up to 125 clips/month · 300 source-minutes · Background b-roll layouts · Premiere and DaVinci Resolve export
Read 29 Sep 2026 · novaclipper.com
Pro
Up to 125 clips/month · 300 source-minutes · Background b-roll layouts · Premiere and DaVinci Resolve export
Read 29 Sep 2026 · novaclipper.com
Premium
Up to 420 clips/month · 1,000 source-minutes · 20 watched channels · Fastest render queue
Read 29 Sep 2026 · novaclipper.com
Premium
Up to 420 clips/month · 1,000 source-minutes · 20 watched channels · Fastest render queue
Read 29 Sep 2026 · novaclipper.com
On the record
- API access
- The API uses Bearer-key authentication and is included with the Premium plan.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Clip selection
- Nova scores transcript segments for standalone shareability and cuts selected moments into short clips.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Data sharing
- Nova says video transcripts and related text are sent to OpenAI, while source files, clips, and thumbnails are stored in AWS.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Export integrations
- Pro includes exports to Premiere and DaVinci Resolve, and Nova's developer page describes a REST API and MCP server for programmatic clipping.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Faceless video
- Nova can turn a script or pasted text into an AI-narrated short over looping background footage with captions.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- Nova describes Premium as intended for teams, agencies, and high-volume channels.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Operating history
- Nova says development started in May 2026 and that it is independently built and operated as a small, self-funded operation.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Payments
- Payments are processed by Stripe, and Nova says it does not store full card details on its servers.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Privacy and deletion
- Nova says it does not sell personal data, and users can request account and associated data deletion by emailing its support address.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Reframing
- Nova reframes clips to vertical while tracking the speaker.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Security
- Nova says it uses HTTPS encrypted transport and access controls on stored data.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- Nova lists [email protected] for questions, bugs, refunds, and press, and says a real person reads messages.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Supported inputs
- Nova accepts YouTube links and uploaded video files, including podcasts, stream VODs, and webinars.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Video clipping
- Nova accepts video links or uploads, transcribes them, selects moments, reframes clips vertically, and adds word-by-word captions.novaclipper.com · read 29 Sep 2026
