Best Free Eklipse Alternatives Now That Eklipse Isn't Free (2026)
by klypraJuly 26, 2026
We compare four tools that still let you clip Twitch streams for free, now that Eklipse has dropped its free plan.
by klypraWe compare four tools that still let you clip Twitch streams for free, now that Eklipse has dropped its free plan.
The four tools we found that still let you clip Twitch streams for $0.
Eklipse's free plan is gone. Eklipse.gg announced in June 2026 that Eklipse is now a fully paid product with no free plan.
Eklipse's paid plans start at $12.50/month billed annually ($24.99 month-to-month), for something you were doing for free just last month. If you're a Twitch clipper or streamer, you still have similar free options. We found four solid free alternatives instead of Eklipse. Many popular lists talking about "The Best Eklipse Alternatives" are just outdated and won't regard Eklipse ending its free plan. Most of them still compare Eklipse's old free plan with other alternatives.
With that not being the case anymore, it's time to compare new FREE alternatives! One alternative even lets you monitor streams live and 24/7.
You can still create an account on Eklipse, connected with Twitch, YouTube or Kick, without entering your credit card information.
On Eklipse's homepage you'll be able to let AI scan your channel and detect a few highlights for free. That way you are able to see how good Eklipse is with highlight detection. It's not a free trial, it's just this one feature to test. Behind the paywall: watermark-free downloads, higher quality exports, editing and reframing.
The old free plan used to let you export in 720p, monitor one stream per day, and get a watermark on every clip. That plan doesn't exist anymore, the preview is all that's left.
Eklipse's free browser tools, like the Twitch Emote Maker or the Twitch VOD Downloader are still free.
Not every FREE tool is equally useful for Twitch clippers and streamers. The most important difference: 24/7 live monitoring and auto-highlight detection vs. uploading VODs after stream.
So here's what you should look out for, when searching the best free Twitch clipping tool:
Tools, like klypra.app (and Eklipse before it went paid) detect stream highlights the moment they happen and ship them within minutes in form of a fully reframed and edited clip. Other tools (e.g. Opus Clip, Vizard AI) need a VOD being manually uploaded after the stream. That delay costs you: other clippers might already be posting the moment while you're still uploading the VOD.
Opus Clip, for example, only accepts YouTube links on its free tier, which is basically not worth using for Twitch clippers and streamers.
As a trade-off for a free tier, most tools stick with a watermark printed on your clip. Some really noticeable, others more calm.
StreamLadder, for example, might offer a free plan for $0. However, StreamLadder skips the AI editing part entirely, leaving you with the time-consuming process of manually editing your clips. This matters if you want to save time, and not become a full-time-editor.
klypra is the only tool on this list that's perfectly built for monitoring live streams 24/7, detecting highlights in real time, and delivering a post-ready clip. And all that, on a forever-free tier.
For $0, you can monitor one channel at a time, get up to 5 clips/day and 50/month, and you don't need to enter any credit card info.
What klypra does to your clips:
klypra reframes a stream from 16:9 to 9:16 so it fits perfectly on everyone's For You page. When a streamer uses a small facecam and shows the gameplay in the background, klypra auto-detects the facecam, places it in the top third, and shows the gameplay below.
If auto-detection fails, you can still manually adjust or add a facecam in the Telegram settings.
IRL streams/full-cam streams come as a full 9:16 video, with klypra sometimes switching between speakers.
klypra offers a variety of viral subtitle styles to choose from. The clip is automatically transcribed, and subtitles are burned in. klypra can also cut out silence to make clips more engaging and fast-paced for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.
If you want your clips delivered straight to your phone, klypra offers a Telegram connection. Users can create a Telegram bot for free and link it to their klypra account within minutes. You can use Telegram to re-edit clips, manually add a facecam if detection fails, and get notified when a streamer goes live.
Clips made by klypra always come with a watermark, since there's no paid plan yet and klypra is entirely free to use right now. It's also not possible to monitor multiple streamers at the same time, and you'll always have to start the monitoring yourself. klypra doesn't offer 24/7 auto-start yet.
As well as klypra, StreamLadder offers a free plan. What makes StreamLadder's free plan special is that there's no watermark on clips made with it.
How it works:
StreamLadder's free plan doesn't include its automatic AI highlight detection (ClipGPT). That means you have to know beforehand what clip you want to edit: either you manually cut together a clip or drop in the URL of a Twitch clip. The upload is limited to a specific file size, which is often not enough for a full 3-hour VOD.
StreamLadder offers a broad variety of templates, subtitles, and other effects to choose from. Your task is to use them to craft a viral clip. StreamLadder also helps with reframing for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, but its AI doesn't track and detect facecams and more, on the free plan.
Besides the main use case, StreamLadder offers more tools completely for free, for example, a clip downloader that lets you download videos from Twitch, YouTube, or Kick without even registering.
StreamLadder offers a 7-day free trial that gives you full access to all Pro features, including AI highlight detection. After that, StreamLadder's Gold plan costs $15/month, and Gold + ClipGPT (AI highlight detection) costs $27/month.
Many guides used to recommend using Eklipse as a free tool for highlight detection and StreamLadder for reformatting. That was a solid strategy for a long time. But since Eklipse dropped its free plan, this combo isn't free anymore, and combined, it now costs more than most other tools on this list.
So if you're willing to put in the time and effort to find viral highlights yourself and just need a tool for reformatting, StreamLadder is the best option for you.
Opus Clip is another very popular platform offering a free plan without requiring users to enter their credit card information.
The free plan gives you 60 credits per month to generate videos, with 1 credit being 1 minute of source video. You can only upload local files or paste a YouTube link, Twitch import isn't available at all on the free plan (it's locked behind the $29 Pro plan), which is a huge disadvantage for Twitch clippers. Downloading a multi-hour VOD to your PC and re-uploading it takes storage space and a lot of time.
Every Opus Clip clip carries a visible watermark, and clips are deleted from the dashboard after 3 days. When on the free tier, Opus Clip doesn't offer an editor to edit clips afterward, so you'll have to work with whatever the AI has produced.
New users get a 7-day free trial with 90 credits and access to every feature. After the trial, users have to pay $15/month for Starter or $29/month for Pro.
All in all, Opus Clip is, for good reason, one of the largest clipping platforms out there, with more than 10 million registered users. However, what makes the platform so strong is hidden behind a paywall starting at $15 per month. Opus Clip is also not the ideal option for Twitch clippers, it works best for podcasters and YouTubers.
Vizard AI is yet another platform offering a free plan without requiring credit card information.
The free plan gives you 60 credits/month, watermarked exports at 720p and generated clips are only stored for 3 days before they get deleted.
Vizard AI works with uploaded files and links, including Twitch VOD links, but there's no live monitoring. You still have to wait until the stream ends and paste the VOD link, instead of getting clips while you're still live.
Vizard AI markets itself as a cheaper alternative to Opus Clip, which clarifies in the pricing. But for Twitch clippers, this comparison doesn't really matter, since neither tool is built for clipping Twitch streams in real time.
After the free plan, Vizard's Creator plan costs around $14.50-19/month, unlocking 4k exports, watermark-free clips and scheduled posting to 6 social accounts. All in all, Vizard AI is a solid, budget-friendly product, if you focus on podcasts and YouTube videos.
| klypra | StreamLadder | Opus Clip | Vizard AI | Eklipse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Strong | Strong | Limited | Limited | None (paid only since June 2026) |
| Live-monitoring | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ (paid only) |
| Highlight detection | ✓ | ✕ (paid only) | ✓ (audio-only) | ✓ | ✓ (paid only) |
| Auto-editing (subtitles, silence cut) | ✓ | Manual | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (paid only) |
| Watermark | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | N/A |
| Credit card | No | No | No | No | No (to sign up) |
| Scheduled posting | ✕ | ✕ (paid only) | ✕ (paid only) | ✕ (paid only) | ✕ (paid only) |
| Best for | Twitch clippers | Manual editors | Podcasters/YouTubers | Podcasters/YouTubers | (no longer free) |
Eklipse is in this table for context, not as a recommendation. It's the tool that started this whole comparison by dropping its free plan.
No. Eklipse ended its free clipping plan in June 2026 and is now a fully paid product starting at $12.50/month. Signing up is still free, and you can preview a couple of clips before paying, but there's no ongoing free tier anymore.
klypra is the closest match, since it's the only tool on this list built specifically for live Twitch monitoring, with a genuine forever-free plan and no credit card required.
klypra and Opus Clip both offer automatic highlight detection on their free plans. StreamLadder's free plan doesn't include automatic detection, you have to find and cut clips yourself.
No. klypra, StreamLadder, Opus Clip, and Vizard AI all let you create a free account without entering credit card information.
Vizard AI accepts Twitch VOD links directly. Opus Clip only unlocks Twitch import on its $29/month Pro plan. Neither tool offers live monitoring, though, you still have to wait until the stream ends before pulling in the VOD.
StreamLadder is the only tool on this list with a completely watermark-free free plan for basic editing.
No, none of the four tools include scheduled or automatic posting on their free plans. That feature is paid across the board.
Eklipse is no longer free, but we could show there are some real free alternatives. Which tool works best for you ultimately depends on your workflow and preferences. StreamLadder works best for manual editing and therefore watermark-free clips. Opus Clip and Vizard are better for YouTubers and podcasters. klypra is completely free right now, but delivers clips with a watermark. However, it's a great alternative to paid tools.
If you'd like to get a chance on a free month of pro, sign up for the waitlist.