Descript vs Opus Clip:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Opus Clip had more branded searches than Descript among AI clipping tools worldwide. Opus Clip had about 874,000 branded searches, while Descript had 301,000. Opus Clip made up 63.1% of all AI clipping tool searches we track, and Descript accounted for 21.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about AI clipping tools, Opus Clip appeared in four of the five answers and Descript in two. Opus Clip was mentioned before Descript in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Opus Clip, about 3 searches for every 1 for Descript
Who does AI mention more?
Opus Clip, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Descript in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Opus Clip, named ahead of Descript in every answer
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Top AI clipping tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Opus Clip was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Descript was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Opus Clip was listed before Descript in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Klap5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Opus Clip4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vizard4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Submagic3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Descript2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Munch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about AI clipping tools
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which AI clipping tool should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best AI clipping tools?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best AI clipping tool for short clips from videos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ai clipping tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“video clip generator”
- 1Klap
- 1
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Descript or Opus Clip more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Descript and Opus Clip by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six AI clipping tools we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Opus Clip, Descript. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Opus Clip | Descript | Klap | Submagic | Vizard | Munch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.1% | 26% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 0.18% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.7% | 26.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.2% | 22.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 0.16% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.2% | 22.7% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 0.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.5% | 26.1% | 4.3% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.5% | 25.5% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 0.13% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.5% | 25.5% | 4.2% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 61.4% | 22% | 4.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.1% | 21.9% | 4.4% | 8% | 4.4% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.2% | 19.9% | 4.9% | 6% | 4% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.4% | 22% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.1% | 21.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 0.09% |
How has the Descript and Opus Clip comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Opus Clip was ahead of Descript in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Descript’s share of searches among AI clipping tools worldwide moved from 26% to 21.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 368K to 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Opus Clip’s share of searches among AI clipping tools worldwide moved from 59.1% to 63.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 838K to 874K.
How did search popularity change for AI clipping tools worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Opus Clip gained share of searches among AI clipping tools worldwide, from 61.4% to 63.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Descript worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 368K to 301K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Descript’s and Opus Clip’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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