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Captions

AI video app for creating, editing and translating talking-head videos, with captions, AI actors, clips and generative B-roll.

Freemium

What is Captions?

Captions is a video creation app that combines traditional editing with generative AI. The free tier covers basic editing such as captions, trimming, zoom, transitions and voiceover. Paid plans add tools like a script generator, camera with teleprompter, AI eye contact, denoise, dubbing and translation, plus a chat-based editor, AI Edit styles, a Clips tool that turns a long video into post-ready clips, and AI actors and digital twins. Max and Frontier users can also generate B-roll, images, music and sound effects and choose between models such as Veo, Kling and Flux. AI features draw on monthly credits that roll over for up to two extra months. Prices in USD: Lite is $4.99/month on Android, Basic $9.99, Max $24.99 and Frontier $69.99, with larger Frontier tiers and custom Enterprise plans.

Use cases

  • Add captions to talking-head videos
  • Turn long videos into short clips
  • Create AI actor and digital twin videos
  • Translate and dub videos
  • Edit video by chatting with an assistant
  • Generate B-roll, music and sound effects
  • Record with a teleprompter

Who it's for

  • Short-form creators
  • Marketing teams
  • Social media managers
  • Enterprises needing AI video

Why use Captions

  • The free plan lets you try basic captioning and editing without a watermark.
  • A chat-based editor and one-tap tools reduce manual editing time.
  • One app covers recording, captioning, translation, dubbing and generative video.
  • Credits roll over, so a light month does not waste your allowance.
  • Frontier tiers scale credits up to 5,600 per month for heavier use.

Captions features

  • Captions in 100+ languages with customizable templates
  • Camera and teleprompter with an AI script generator
  • AI Eye Contact, Denoise and Censor tools
  • Caption and Dub for translating videos
  • Chat to Edit assistant for making changes by message
  • AI Edit styles that produce a finished video
  • Clips tool to cut a long video into post-ready clips
  • AI actors and up to 30 AI Twins on the Max plan
  • Generative B-roll, images, music and sound effects with model selection
  • Reddit to Video and link-to-video generation
  • Credits that roll over up to two extra months

How to get started with Captions

  1. Record with the camera and teleprompter or import a video.
  2. Add captions, translation or dubbing, and clean up audio with AI tools.
  3. Use Chat to Edit, AI Edit or Clips to restyle the video or cut it into shorter pieces.
  4. On higher plans, generate AI actors, B-roll, images, music or sound effects with your credits.
  5. Export the finished video without a watermark.

Captions limitations

  • The Free plan includes 60-200 lifetime credits and one caption template
  • Lite is available only on Android and is not valid on iPhone or desktop
  • The pricing page notes that its features and prices reflect iOS plans only
  • AI features consume credits, and costs vary by model and video length
  • The legacy desktop app has lower resolution and aspect ratio limits than iOS and web

Captions pricing

Yes, Captions has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month, according to the official pricing page on .

Captions plans

  • Free

    $0

    • Captions, trim, zoom and transitions
    • Voiceover
    • No watermarks
    • 60-200 lifetime credits
  • Lite

    $4.99/month

    Android only

    • Import, add and translate captions
    • Captions camera and teleprompter
    • AI Eye Contact and Denoise
  • Basic

    $9.99/month

    • 200 credits renew monthly
    • Script Generator
    • Caption and Dub
    • AI Eye Contact, Denoise, Censor
  • Max

    $24.99/month

    • 500 credits renew monthly
    • Chat to Edit, AI Edit and Clips
    • Up to 30 AI Twins
    • Model selection for generated media
  • Frontier

    $69.99/month

    • 1,400 credits renew monthly
    • Everything in Max
    • Faster generations
  • Frontier 2x

    $139.99/month

    • 2,800 credits renew monthly
    • 4 seats
  • Frontier 4x

    $279.99/month

    • 5,600 credits renew monthly
    • 5 seats
  • Enterprise

    Custom

    • Bulk credit discounts
    • Custom seat options
    • Dedicated account management

Plans as listed on the official pricing page on . Prices can change and may vary by country or exclude tax. Check the official pricing page.

Captions alternatives

The main Captions alternatives listed on Debuly are CapCut, VEED, Descript, HeyGen, OpusClip and Kapwing. The table compares pricing and platforms; order is A–Z.

Captions compared with its alternatives
ToolPricingStarting pricePlatforms
CaptionsFreemium$4.99/moWeb, iOS, Android
CapCutFreemium—Web, Desktop, Mobile app
DescriptFreemium$16/moWeb
HeyGenFreemium$29/moWeb, API
KapwingFreemium$16/moWeb
OpusClipFreemium$15/moWeb
VEEDFreemium—Web, iOS, Android
  1. CapCut

    Video and photo editor for web, desktop and mobile with templates, AI tools and a free tier plus Pro and Ultra plans.

  2. Descript

    Video and podcast editor where you cut footage by editing its transcript, with AI for audio cleanup, clips, dubbing and avatars.

  3. HeyGen

    AI video platform that turns scripts into avatar-presented videos, with voice cloning, translation and a credit-based pricing model.

  4. Kapwing

    Browser-based video editor with auto subtitles, dubbing, Smart Cut and team workspaces, plus a free plan and per-member paid plans.

  5. OpusClip

    AI video clipper that cuts long videos into captioned, reframed short clips and posts them to social platforms.

  6. VEED

    Browser-based AI video platform for generating, branding, subtitling and exporting social videos.

Captions FAQ

How much does Captions cost?

Prices are listed in USD: Lite $4.99/month on Android, Basic $9.99/month with 200 credits, Max $24.99/month with 500 credits, and Frontier $69.99/month with 1,400 credits. Frontier 2x is $139.99 and Frontier 4x is $279.99.

Is there a free version of Captions?

Yes. The Free plan includes basic tools like captions, trimming, zoom, transitions and voiceover with no watermark, and 60-200 lifetime credits. Generative AI and advanced editing features need a paid plan.

What plans does Captions have?

The help center lists Free, Lite (Android only), Basic, Max, Frontier, Frontier 2x and Frontier 4x, plus custom Enterprise plans with bulk credit discounts and dedicated account management.

Do Captions credits expire?

Credits you don't use carry into the following month. You can bank up to two extra months, so a balance can reach three times your monthly allowance.

Can I switch plans or cancel?

Yes. You can upgrade or downgrade anytime. Upgrades take effect immediately with a prorated price, and downgrades apply at the end of the billing cycle. Paid plans can be cancelled at any time.

What are alternatives to Captions?

Alternatives for captioning and AI video editing include CapCut, VEED, Descript, Submagic and HeyGen, depending on whether you need captions, avatars or a full editor.

Sources & verification

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