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Best AI for Video Captions

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ToolPriceProsCons
SubmagicFrom $12/mo (billed yearly; $19/mo monthly)
  • Built specifically around captions for short-form video
  • Lowest entry price of the three when billed yearly
  • No free plan listed on the pricing page, only a free-trial button
  • Narrower scope than a full video editor
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DescriptFrom $16/mo (Hobbyist, billed annually)
  • Captions come with text-based video editing
  • Free plan exists (about 1 hour of media/month)
  • Free plan exports at 720p only
  • Higher entry price than Submagic
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OpusClipFrom $15/mo (Starter)
  • Turns long videos into clips and captions them
  • Starter removes the watermark and posts to Shorts, TikTok and Instagram
  • Free plan has watermarked captions and exports
  • Free plan limits MP4 export to 3 days
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FAQ

Is there a free option for AI captions?

Descript and OpusClip both have free plans, but OpusClip's free plan watermarks captions and exports and Descript's free plan exports at 720p. Submagic lists a free-trial button but no free plan.

Which tool is best for TikTok and Reels?

Submagic and OpusClip are both aimed at short-form video. Submagic focuses on caption styling, while OpusClip also cuts clips from long videos.

Do I need a video editor as well?

Not necessarily. Descript captions and edits in one app; Submagic and OpusClip are better when you already edit elsewhere or start from long recordings.

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