VelaClip is free. Forever.
Every desktop feature is included at no cost, now and as we continue building.
Create a free account to get started.
Free forever
Use VelaClip on your Mac at no cost. Every desktop feature available now and every feature we add in the future is included. Create a free account to get started.
What's included
The desktop features available today are listed here. Every desktop feature we add in the future is included at no cost.
- Mac desktop application
- Local-first video workflows
- Local import, transcription, and rendering
- Transcript-assisted editing and manual clip creation
- Captions, trimming, and clip-boundary control
- Unlimited manual editing and exports
- User-connected ChatGPT or Claude OAuth
- Up to 3 AI-assisted shorts per long video
- Basic hooks, titles, captions, and social copy
Why we require an account
Create a free account to activate VelaClip, set up your church workspace, and get product support.
Software activation
Authenticate your Mac app license to your church workspace.
Updates and downloads
Get the current Mac build and release updates for your account.
Saved workspace
Keep church branding, team membership, and onboarding in one place.
Product telemetry
Attribute usage to your account and workspace so we can improve retention and quality — never sermon media or transcripts.
Beta feedback and support
Reach us when something breaks, and help prioritize what ships next.
Onboarding and service email
Transactional messages for setup, security, and product access. Promotional announcements stay optional.
Built with churches
We work directly with churches to make sermon-to-social workflows that fit ministry life.
- Direct access to the founder while priorities are still flexible
- Influence the roadmap with real Sunday workflows
- Early access to capabilities as they become ready
- Help shape a desktop app that will remain free as it grows
Every church can use VelaClip and its desktop features for free, including features we add in the future.
Always improving
We keep improving VelaClip for churches. Every feature we add to the desktop app is included for everyone at no cost.
FAQ
What does VelaClip cost?
VelaClip is free forever. Every desktop feature, including future features, is included at no cost. Create a free account to use the app.
Is it really free?
Yes. VelaClip is free forever, and every desktop feature is included. To use AI-assisted shorts, connect your own ChatGPT or Claude account; those accounts are not included with VelaClip and their providers may charge separately. Up to 3 AI-assisted shorts per long video are available.
Why do I need an account?
Accounts power activation, downloads, workspace setup, support, product telemetry, and onboarding email. Promotional marketing email is optional and separate.
Will VelaClip always be free?
Yes. VelaClip is free forever, and every desktop feature we add in the future is included. AI-assisted features require your own ChatGPT or Claude account, which is not included with VelaClip.
Are future desktop features included?
Yes. Every feature we add to VelaClip’s desktop app is included at no cost.
What data do you collect?
Account, workspace, acquisition attribution, optional marketing consent, and product usage telemetry tied to your user and workspace. We do not collect sermon media or transcript content through website analytics.
Do sermons leave my computer?
VelaClip is local-first. Core editing and rendering can run on your Mac. Optional connected AI features are identified before use.
Start with one sermon. Help shape what VelaClip becomes.
Free forever on Mac · Account required · Every desktop feature included