# Captions vs Submagic

> Captions: AI video editor that turns raw footage and prompts into finished, captioned videos
> Submagic: Add captions, B-roll and edits to short-form videos with AI in minutes

- Captions profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/captions
- Submagic profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/submagic
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/captions-vs-submagic
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Captions and Submagic are both Video AI tools. Submagic scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (7.9 vs 7.6 out of 10), led by ease of use and value for money. Only Captions has a free plan or trial. Only Captions is available on iOS.

### Choose Captions if

- You want a tool built for fast short-form video editing, auto-captioning, and AI avatar or digital twin videos for ads and social posts.
- Chat-based editing lets users change a video with text prompts, with hand controls still available.
- Captions and subtitles in 100+ languages with 100+ caption styles.

### Choose Submagic if

- You want a tool built for captioning and repurposing talking-head, podcast and interview footage into short vertical clips.
- Wide caption language coverage, claimed at 123 languages.
- Combines captions, B-roll, zooms, clipping and publishing in one workflow.

## Pricing

| | Captions | Submagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Free trial |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | No |
| Starting price | $0 | $19 |

## Features

| Feature | Captions | Submagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Edit | Yes | Not listed |
| Chat-Based Editor | Yes | Not listed |
| Automatic Captions | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Avatars & Digital Twins | Yes | Not listed |
| Text-to-Video Generation | Yes | Not listed |
| Cleanup Tools | Yes | Not listed |
| Long Video to Clips | Yes | Not listed |
| Music & Sound Effects | Yes | Not listed |
| AI Captions | Not listed | Yes |
| Magic Clips | Not listed | Yes |
| Text-Based Editing | Not listed | Yes |
| Auto B-roll and Effects | Not listed | Yes |
| Bad Take and Silence Removal | Not listed | Yes |
| Caption Translation | Not listed | Yes |
| AI Avatars | Not listed | Yes |
| Scheduling and Publishing | Not listed | Yes |
| Team Workspace | Not listed | Yes |
| Video Editing API | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Captions | Submagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Captions strengths

- Chat-based editing lets users change a video with text prompts, with hand controls still available.
- Captions and subtitles in 100+ languages with 100+ caption styles.
- Combines editing and generation: AI avatars, digital twins and text-to-video in one app.
- Credits roll over up to 3x the monthly allowance.
- API available for developers who want captioning or generation in their own products.

## Captions limitations

- Published prices are iOS prices only; web pricing and the annual discount are not listed.
- The free plan includes no AI credits, so generative features need a paid plan starting at $24.99/month.
- No confirmed Android app or desktop app; availability is web and iOS.
- Top self-serve tiers are expensive ($139.99 and $279.99 per month).

## Submagic strengths

- Wide caption language coverage, claimed at 123 languages.
- Combines captions, B-roll, zooms, clipping and publishing in one workflow.
- Text-based editing removes the need for a timeline for simple cuts.
- Public API with webhooks and word-level transcripts.
- Entry price of $19 per month, or $12 per month billed annually.

## Submagic limitations

- No permanent free plan; the trial length is not published.
- Starter limits videos to 2 minutes and Pro to 5 minutes.
- Credit-based limits cap output: 45 credits on Starter equals about 15 videos.
- No official mobile app found; web only.

## FAQ

**Is Captions better than Submagic?**

It depends on your workflow. Captions is built for fast short-form video editing, auto-captioning, and AI avatar or digital twin videos for ads and social posts. Submagic is built for captioning and repurposing talking-head, podcast and interview footage into short vertical clips.

**What are the key feature differences between Captions and Submagic?**

Captions: AI video editor that turns raw footage and prompts into finished, captioned videos. Submagic: Add captions, B-roll and edits to short-form videos with AI in minutes.

**Does Captions or Submagic have a free plan?**

Captions has a free plan or trial; Submagic is paid only.

**Which is cheaper, Captions or Submagic?**

Captions starts at $0 and Submagic starts at $19. See the pricing table above for what each tier includes.