Vizard is the value pick of the credit-based clippers. Ottome's answer: stop counting credits entirely.
| What matters | Vizard Creator (~$15–20/mo) | Ottome Creator ($19/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Still credits — upload minutes metered per month | Unlimited processing; pay for what you keep |
| Free tier | 60 credits, 720p, watermark over content | Unlimited processing, 5 exports, 1080p, 0.8s end-card (not a watermark) |
| Score transparency | Ranked, unexplained | Full factor breakdown per clip |
| API | Self-serve REST API (their real strength) | Included at $19, same endpoints as the UI |
| Multi-speaker reframing | Known single-speaker bias | Face-tracked reframe; diarization on roadmap |
| Caption fixes | Basic editor | Per-clip word editor, seconds-fast re-render |
| Self-hosting | Not offered | $199/mo Docker license |
Honest verdict: Vizard earned its 10M users by undercutting OpusClip. But it kept the credit meter and the watermark ransom — the two things users actually resent. Removing them is not a discount; it's a different contract with the customer.