Comparison
Vizard is a capable AI clipping tool with multi-language support and generous upload lengths, priced around export/upload minutes. ShortVideos.to takes a simpler path: paste a YouTube link, let the AI find the strongest moments from the transcript, and render vertical clips with captions — billed by clips, not minutes.
The short version: Vizard is strong for multi-language and team workflows on long uploads. ShortVideos.to is the leaner, cheaper choice for creators who clip YouTube videos and want post-ready shorts fast.
| Feature | ShortVideos.to | Vizard |
|---|---|---|
| AI finds the best moments | Yes | Yes |
| Word-by-word animated captions | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-reframe to vertical 9:16 | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-speaker split-screen layout | Yes | Yes |
| Ready-to-post caption + hashtags | Yes | Yes |
| YouTube link or your own file upload | Yes | Yes |
| Aspect ratios: 9:16, 1:1 & 4:5 | Yes | Yes |
| Editable captions before rendering | Yes | Yes |
| Generate all clips + download as zip | Yes | No |
| Public share page + community feed | Yes | No |
| Pricing model | By clip count | By upload/export minutes |
| Multi-language captions & translation | English-focused | Extensive |
| Team seats & collaboration | No | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes — 3 clips/mo | Yes — limited minutes |
| Tier | ShortVideos.to | Vizard |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 3 clips/mo (watermarked) | Limited minutes/mo |
| Entry paid | $9/mo — 75 clips, no watermark | from ~$18/mo (metered minutes) |
| Higher tier | $19/mo — 150 clips | from ~$36/mo |
| Annual discount | ~2 months free | Yes |
Competitor pricing and features are approximate, based on publicly listed plans as of 2026, and may have changed — always check their current pricing page. ShortVideos.to pricing is shown in full on our pricing page.
ShortVideos.to charges by the number of clips you render (75/month on Starter, 150 on Pro), not by how many source minutes you upload. You never have to ration a long podcast against an "upload minutes" budget.
Paste a YouTube link, search inside the app, or upload your own recording — a podcast, course, webinar, or talk. Either way the AI reads the transcript and gets to work.
Every clip comes back with word-by-word captions you can edit, smart auto-focus cropping (including multi-speaker split layouts), a title overlay, and a written caption plus hashtags — in 9:16, 1:1, or 4:5. Render every clip at once and download them as a zip.
Publish any clip to a public share page and it joins the community feed of trending short videos, where viewers can heart it — free distribution that compounds with every share.
Vizard is the better pick if you need broad multi-language captioning and translation, regularly work with very long uploads, or want team seats and collaboration features. For agencies handling many languages and collaborators, that depth matters.
Yes, if your source is mostly YouTube and you want a simple, affordable clip maker. You skip the upload step and pay by clips rendered rather than upload minutes.
ShortVideos.to focuses on accurate English word-by-word captions today; Vizard offers broader multi-language captioning and translation. If translation is essential, Vizard is stronger there.
For most YouTube creators, ShortVideos.to is more affordable — $9/mo for 75 clips or $19/mo for 150, with no per-minute upload metering.