What is the best free Powder alternative?

Spikes Studio is the strongest free option we list — gaming & stream clipping AI. It is freemium, so check the free tier limits before committing.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Powder?

Yes — 4 of the tools on this page start below Powder's $15.99/mo. The cheapest is CapCut at Free ($10/mo Pro).

Why should I switch from Powder?

Most people switch for one of three reasons: pricing that no longer fits their volume, a missing export option such as a watermark-free or higher-resolution output, or a workflow that does not match how they actually edit. If none of those apply to you, staying put is usually the right call.

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8 best Powder alternatives in 2026

Powder is a video repurposing tool that gaming montage AI for creators. It starts at $15.99/mo. Below are the 8 closest alternatives we track, 8 of which have a free tier. Each entry explains the one thing that actually differs — not a rephrased feature list.

We label every tool with how far we have verified it. Where we have not run a tool ourselves, we say so rather than inventing a score.

Powder compared with 8 alternatives
Tool	From	Model	Our score	Verification
Powder (current)	$15.99/mo	Paid	—	Price checked
Spikes Studio	$12/mo	Freemium	—	Price checked
Eklipse	$14.99/mo	Freemium	—	Price checked
OpusClip	$15/mo	Freemium	—	Price checked
InVideo	$20/mo	Freemium	—	Price checked
CapCut	Free ($10/mo Pro)	Free	—	Price checked
Vidyo.ai	$19/mo (annual billing)	Freemium	—	Price checked
Pictory	$19/mo	Freemium	—	Price checked
Clipchamp	Free	Freemium	—	Price checked

Every alternative, and why you'd pick it

1.Spikes Studio
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Built for streamers: finds viral-worthy moments in Twitch VODs and gameplay, adds captions and emojis automatically.
vs Powder: About 25% cheaper at the entry tier ($12/mo vs $15.99/mo).
$12/mo·Video RepurposingFull details →
2.Eklipse
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Automatically captures kill streaks and hype moments from Twitch, Kick, and YouTube streams into TikTok-ready clips.
vs Powder: About 6% cheaper at the entry tier ($14.99/mo vs $15.99/mo).
$14.99/mo·Video RepurposingFull details →
3.OpusClip
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OpusClip analyzes long-form videos using AI virality scoring to extract the highest-retention vertical clips. Auto-captions, emojis, and smart reframing included.
vs Powder: About 6% cheaper at the entry tier ($15/mo vs $15.99/mo).
$15/mo·Video RepurposingFull details →
4.InVideo
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All-in-one AI video generator that creates scripts, selects stock footage, adds subtitles, and applies realistic voiceovers from a simple text prompt.
vs Powder: Adds Text to Video and YouTube Automation, which Powder does not cover.
$20/mo·Video RepurposingFull details →
5.CapCut
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World-class free desktop and mobile editor with AI auto-captions, vocal isolation, background removal, and TikTok trend templates.
vs Powder: Completely free, where Powder is paid.
Free ($10/mo Pro)·Video RepurposingFull details →
6.Vidyo.ai
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Repurpose long podcasts and webinars into social-ready vertical clips with custom brand templates, emojis, and auto-framing.
vs Powder: Adds Podcasts and Webinar Clipper, which Powder does not cover.
$19/mo (annual billing)·Video RepurposingFull details →
7.Pictory
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Transform scripts and articles into professional videos with AI narration, stock footage, and automatic captioning.
vs Powder: Adds Text to Video and Blog to Video, which Powder does not cover.
$19/mo·Video RepurposingFull details →
8.Clipchamp
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Free video editor with auto-captions, text-to-speech, green screen, and speaker coach. Built by Microsoft.
vs Powder: Adds Free Editor and Auto-Captions, which Powder does not cover.
Free·Video RepurposingFull details →

Powder alternatives — common questions

What is the best free Powder alternative?: Spikes Studio is the strongest free option we list — gaming & stream clipping AI. It is freemium, so check the free tier limits before committing.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Powder?: Yes — 4 of the tools on this page start below Powder's $15.99/mo. The cheapest is CapCut at Free ($10/mo Pro).
Why should I switch from Powder?: Most people switch for one of three reasons: pricing that no longer fits their volume, a missing export option such as a watermark-free or higher-resolution output, or a workflow that does not match how they actually edit. If none of those apply to you, staying put is usually the right call.

Top picks at a glance

Freemium
Spikes Studio
Video Repurposing$12/mo
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Gaming & stream clipping AI
Built for streamers: finds viral-worthy moments in Twitch VODs and gameplay, adds captions and emojis automatically.
#Twitch#Gaming#Stream Clips
Visit siteSpikes Studio (opens in a new tab)Details about Spikes Studio
Freemium
Eklipse
Video Repurposing$14.99/mo
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AI gaming highlights
Automatically captures kill streaks and hype moments from Twitch, Kick, and YouTube streams into TikTok-ready clips.
#Gaming#Highlights#Twitch
Visit siteEklipse (opens in a new tab)Details about Eklipse
Freemium
OpusClip
Video Repurposing$15/mo
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Turn long videos into viral shorts
OpusClip analyzes long-form videos using AI virality scoring to extract the highest-retention vertical clips. Auto-captions, emojis, and smart reframing included.
#Shorts#Auto-Captions#Virality Score
Visit siteOpusClip (opens in a new tab)Details about OpusClip
Freemium
InVideo
Video Repurposing$20/mo
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AI video creation platform
All-in-one AI video generator that creates scripts, selects stock footage, adds subtitles, and applies realistic voiceovers from a simple text prompt.
#Text to Video#YouTube Automation#Faceless Video
Visit siteInVideo (opens in a new tab)Details about InVideo

8 best Powder alternatives in 2026

Every alternative, and why you'd pick it

1.Spikes Studio

2.Eklipse

3.OpusClip

4.InVideo

5.CapCut

6.Vidyo.ai

7.Pictory

8.Clipchamp

Powder alternatives — common questions

Top picks at a glance

Spikes Studio

Eklipse

OpusClip

InVideo