ClipHearth
Desktop app that records the screen and cuts video by editing its transcript, with local AI subtitles
Quick Overview
| Company | Ondřej Šumbera (sole operator, registration no. 05808685) |
|---|---|
| Category | Video Editing |
| Headquarters | Město Touškov, Czech Republic |
| EU Presence | EU (Czech Republic) |
| Data Location | Vendor's servers (website, API, activation) are in the EU; AI subtitles run locally on the user's computer |
| Open Source | No |
| Pricing | Lifetime license €39 one-time for 1 computer (extra computers €12 each, up to 10), signed automatic updates, up to 30 days offline between license checks, 14-day money-back guarantee. Monthly subscription €9 per month, cancel any time, 1 computer, up to 7 days offline between checks. Prices are shown in EUR with tax included. Free trial: 3 tasks per device, no card, no account; screenshots and screen recordings up to 3 minutes stay free. |
| Free Option | 3 tasks per device, no card, no account; screenshots and recordings up to 3 minutes stay free |
| Replaces | Camtasia, Descript |
Detailed Review
ClipHearth is provided by Ondřej Šumbera, a sole operator at Školní náměstí 4 in Město Touškov, Czech Republic, registration number 05808685. The terms say the app is made by two developers, and David Štencl is named as its publisher in the installer. Payments run through Stripe's Link as merchant of record, which handles the purchase contract and receipt.
The pricing section lists a lifetime license at 39 euro for one computer, with more computers at 12 euro each, and a monthly plan at 9 euro. It runs on Windows 10 and later, macOS 12 and later, and Linux. The editor cuts a video by editing its transcript, with word-by-word captions and a timeline for camera layout, titles, zooms, chapters and sound tracks. The optional AI subtitles run on your computer, and the vendor's servers are in the EU.
It ranks last because it is the smallest and youngest option here and runs as one person's business. The trial covers only 3 tasks, and a recording over 3 minutes counts as one. There is no cloud collaboration, and the vendor states no certifications.
What ClipHearth does well
- Lifetime license at 39 euro against Camtasia's subscription-style plans
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, where Camtasia has no Linux version
- Cuts video by editing the transcript, with word-by-word captions
- AI subtitles run on your own computer, and the app has no telemetry
- Contracting party and servers are in the EU
Where ClipHearth falls short
- Run by a sole operator, with no published track record or support team
- Trial is limited to 3 tasks and recordings over 3 minutes count against it
- Far fewer templates, assets and effects than Camtasia's library
- No cloud projects or team collaboration
Standout feature. It is the only tool here that lets you cut a video by editing its transcript, and it costs 39 euro once.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Lifetime license at 39 euro against Camtasia's subscription-style plans
- Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, where Camtasia has no Linux version
- Cuts video by editing the transcript, with word-by-word captions
- AI subtitles run on your own computer, and the app has no telemetry
- Contracting party and servers are in the EU
Cons
- Run by a sole operator, with no published track record or support team
- Trial is limited to 3 tasks and recordings over 3 minutes count against it
- Far fewer templates, assets and effects than Camtasia's library
- No cloud projects or team collaboration
Alternatives to ClipHearth
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ClipHearth?
ClipHearth is provided by Ondřej Šumbera, a sole operator at Školní náměstí 4 in Město Touškov, Czech Republic, registration number 05808685. The terms say the app is made by two developers, and David Štencl is named as its publisher in the installer. Payments run through Stripe's Link as merchant of record, which handles the purchase contract and receipt.
Where is ClipHearth based?
ClipHearth operates from Město Touškov, Czech Republic, which places it under EU (Czech Republic).
What does ClipHearth cost?
Lifetime license €39 one-time for 1 computer (extra computers €12 each, up to 10), signed automatic updates, up to 30 days offline between license checks, 14-day money-back guarantee. Monthly subscription €9 per month, cancel any time, 1 computer, up to 7 days offline between checks.
Prices are shown in EUR with tax included. Free trial: 3 tasks per device, no card, no account; screenshots and screen recordings up to 3 minutes stay free.. 3 tasks per device, no card, no account; screenshots and recordings up to 3 minutes stay free.
Who is ClipHearth best for?
Solo creators and small teams who want to record, caption and cut on their own computer for a low fixed price. It is the only tool here that lets you cut a video by editing its transcript, and it costs 39 euro once.
What are the drawbacks of ClipHearth?
Run by a sole operator, with no published track record or support team. Trial is limited to 3 tasks and recordings over 3 minutes count against it. Far fewer templates, assets and effects than Camtasia's library. No cloud projects or team collaboration.
Is ClipHearth a good alternative to Camtasia?
ClipHearth is built as a European alternative to Camtasia: Desktop app that records the screen and cuts video by editing its transcript, with local AI subtitles. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does ClipHearth compare to other Video Editing tools?
ClipHearth is one of several European Video Editing tools we cover. It is most often compared with Camtasia, Descript.