AIROS
Kairos vs Opus Clip

The research-backed alternative
to Opus Clip

Kairos uses research-backed AI to find moments other tools miss — and every feature is available on Free. No feature gates, no watermarks, no enterprise upsells. Just pay for the minutes you need.

Why Kairos

What sets Kairos apart

Every feature free, pay for minutes

Opus Clip locks editing, captions, and social posting behind paid plans. Kairos gives you every feature on Free — AI clipping, animated captions, virality scoring, social posting, editing. The only limit is processing time. Upgrade when you need more minutes, not to unlock basics.

No feature gates, ever

Opus Clip's free tier is watermarked, expires clips in 3 days, and blocks editing. Kairos Free gives you the full platform with no watermarks and no feature restrictions. Pro just means more processing minutes.

Built for creators, not enterprises

Opus Clip pushes you toward Business and Enterprise plans with sales calls and annual contracts. Kairos is laser-focused on individual creators and small teams who need a fast, simple tool — not a procurement process.

Animated captions included — for free

Word-level animated subtitles are included on every plan, including Free. No separate upsell, no add-on pricing. Captions that boost retention and accessibility are part of the core experience from day one.

Feature comparison

Side by side

FeatureKairosOpus Clip
AI ClippingAll plans
Virality ScoreAll plansPro only
Animated CaptionsAll plansPro only
Social PostingAll plansPro only
Clip EditingAll plansPro only
Share LinksAll plans
No WatermarkAll plansStarter+
Brand TemplatesRoadmapPro
AI B-RollRoadmapPro
AI ReframeRoadmapPro
XML ExportRoadmapPro
Free Tier30 min/mo, all features, no watermark60 min (watermarked, no editing, clips expire in 3 days)
Pro Price$15/mo (300 min)$29/mo
LanguagesEnglish (more coming)20+

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