Short-form video
Flowstage alternative for lyric videos: Soundcave vs Flowstage
Soundcave and Flowstage both help musicians make short vertical videos, in different ways. Soundcave's Video Maker turns an uploaded song into a lyric video automatically — the lyrics sync to the vocals word by word over cinematic template clips, your own video or your cover art — and works in the browser on a computer or phone. Pro ($14.99/mo or $149/yr) also includes music smart links. Flowstage is a camera app for artists: you film yourself performing on iPhone and edit with cuts and lyrics; its App Store listing shows Premium at $4.99/month or $19.99/year.
Side by side
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| Feature | Soundcave | Flowstage |
|---|---|---|
| How videos are made | Upload the song — lyrics sync automatically over a background you pick | Film single or multi-take performances to your song, then edit |
| Need to be on camera | No — template library, your own clip or cover art | Yes, it's built around filming yourself |
| Where it runs | Web browser, on a computer or phone | iPhone app (plus a separate web product) |
| Price | Free trial song (3 exports); Pro $14.99/mo or $149/yr | iPhone Premium $4.99/mo or $19.99/yr (App Store) |
| Watermark | None on Pro; Free exports carry a watermark | Listing says exports without a watermark |
| Music smart links | Yes — included | No |
Flowstage details checked October 2026 from Flowstage on the App Store. Prices change — check their site before you decide.
Choose Flowstage if…
- You want to film yourself performing and edit on your iPhone.
- You want live-performance audio tools like EQ and reverb.
Choose Soundcave if…
- You want lyric videos without filming anything.
- You want cinematic backgrounds from a template library, or your cover art.
- You want your smart links and your video promo in one place.
Questions
Do I need to film myself for Soundcave lyric videos?
No. Upload the song and pick a background: cinematic clips from the Soundcave library, your own video, or your cover art.
Does Soundcave work on my phone?
Yes. Video Maker runs in the browser on computers and phones — no app to install.
Try Soundcave free
One active smart link and a trial lyric video song. No card required.