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Auto captions

Subtitles generated automatically from the speech in a video, ready to edit and style.

37 of 45 tools we checked generate captions automatically See them ↓

01In plain English

The tool transcribes what is said and turns it into timed captions. Most let you correct the words, change the style and burn the captions into the video or export them as a separate file.

02Why it matters when you are choosing

Most social video is watched with the sound off, so captions keep people watching. They also make videos accessible and searchable.

03What to check

Ask the vendor

Check accuracy in your language, how easy corrections are, and whether you can export caption files as well as burned-in text.

04The tools

37of 45 checked

37 of the 45 tools we checked generate captions automatically. Each one is checked against the vendor's own pages. A tool missing from this list may not have been checked yet, which is not the same as a no.

HeyGen logo

HeyGen

Solo creators and advanced individuals creating AI videos at scale

8.9
Rank #1 of 7 AI avatar video tools
Best:Avatars10
Weakest:Pricing6.9
Free plan: yesFree trial: noAPI: yes
From $29Free plan
95% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Riverside logo

Riverside

Podcast and video recording, live streaming, and webinars

8.4
Rank #2 of 5 AI video editors
Best:Recording10
Weakest:Pricing6.9
Records remote guests on separate tracks: yes
From $29No free plan
100% from published facts · checked 26 Sep
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Creatify logo

Creatify

Creators and solopreneurs

6.4
Rank #2 of 4 AI ad video tools
Best:Making the ad7.5
Weakest:Assets and teams4.5
Free plan: yesFree trial: yesAPI: yes
From $39Free plan
91% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Synthesia logo

Synthesia

Enterprise teams and L&D professionals creating multilingual training, onboarding, and sales enablement videos at scale

8.8
Rank #2 of 7 AI avatar video tools
Best:Training and interactivity10
Weakest:Pricing6.9
Free plan: yesFree trial: yesAPI: yes
From $29Free plan
100% from published facts · checked 26 Sep
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Descript logo

Descript

Video editing teams and content creators

9.0
Rank #1 of 5 AI video editors
Best:Recording10
Weakest:Pricing6.9
Records remote guests on separate tracks: yes
From $24No free plan
98% from published facts · checked 26 Sep
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CapCut logo

CapCut

Content creators, social media marketers, YouTubers, TikTokers, and everyday users seeking AI-powered video and photo editing

7.6
Rank #4 of 5 AI video editors
Best:AI in the editor10
Weakest:Recording6
Records remote guests on separate tracks: no
Price not publishedFree plan
81% from published facts · checked 26 Sep
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AKOOL logo

AKOOL

AI video and content creators, agencies, small businesses

7.7
Rank #4 of 7 AI avatar video tools
Best:Avatars10
Weakest:Training and interactivity0
Free plan: noFree trial: yesAPI: yes
From $12No free plan
95% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Fliki logo

Fliki

AI video creation from scripts, blog posts, or PPTs

6.8
Rank #1 of 4 text to video tools
Best:What it turns into video10
Weakest:API4.5
Turns a PDF or slide deck into a video: yesGenerates new footage, not only stock: yes
FreeFree plan
100% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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VEED logo

VEED

Marketing teams, content creators, and businesses creating social media videos and ads

7.9
Rank #3 of 5 AI video editors
Best:AI in the editor10
Weakest:Recording3
Records remote guests on separate tracks: no
From $25Free plan
100% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Opus Clip logo

Opus Clip

Individual creators, professional creators, marketers, and teams

8.4
Rank #1 of 3 clip repurposing tools
Best:Turning long video into clips10
Weakest:Teams and privacy5.8
Free plan: noFree trial: yesAPI: yes
From $15No free plan
100% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Topview logo

Topview

AI creators, film makers, short series and bulk video creation

5.0
Rank #3 of 4 AI ad video tools
Best:Languages and output7
Weakest:Security and privacy2.5
Free plan: noFree trial: noAPI: yes
From $29No free plan
93% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Elai.io logo

Elai.io

Learning & Development teams, corporate trainers, and marketers who need scalable AI avatar video production

7.2
Rank #5 of 7 AI avatar video tools
Best:Training and interactivity10
Weakest:Avatars5.5
Free plan: yesFree trial: yesAPI: yes
From $29Free plan
95% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Vizard.ai logo

Vizard.ai

Content creators, podcasters, marketers, and agencies repurposing long-form video into short social clips

6.8
Rank #3 of 3 clip repurposing tools
Best:Getting the clips out9
Weakest:AI on top of the cut5
Free plan: yesFree trial: noAPI: yes
From $0Free plan
95% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Colossyan Creator logo

Colossyan Creator

Individual content creators, professionals, small teams, companies scaling training and enablement

8.2
Rank #3 of 7 AI avatar video tools
Best:Training and interactivity10
Weakest:Pricing4.4
Free plan: yesFree trial: yesAPI: yes
From $89Free plan
100% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Pictory logo

Pictory

Video creators and teams creating professional-quality videos

5.8
Rank #3 of 4 text to video tools
Best:What it turns into video10
Weakest:Publishing and output2
Turns a PDF or slide deck into a video: yesGenerates new footage, not only stock: yes
From $29No free plan
100% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Tavus logo

Tavus

Teams and businesses building AI conversation experiences

6.5
Rank #7 of 7 AI avatar video tools
Best:Avatars9
Weakest:Training and interactivity3
Free plan: noFree trial: noAPI: yes
From $22No free plan
100% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Zebracat logo

Zebracat

Social media marketers, content creators, and small business owners who want to create and schedule short-form videos at scale

6.0
Rank #2 of 4 text to video tools
Best:Languages7
Weakest:API4.5
Turns a PDF or slide deck into a video: noGenerates new footage, not only stock: yes
From $39Free plan
100% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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MakeUGC logo

MakeUGC

Creators and brands testing AI UGC video creatives

4.5
Rank #4 of 4 AI ad video tools
Best:Languages and output9
Weakest:Assets and teams2
Free plan: noFree trial: yesAPI: yes
From $89No free plan
96% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Submagic logo

Submagic

Video creators and teams creating short-form video content with AI

7.8
Rank #2 of 3 clip repurposing tools
Best:Getting the clips out10
Weakest:Pricing5.2
Free plan: noFree trial: yesAPI: yes
From $19No free plan
97% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Vidu AI logo

Vidu AI

Independent creators, animation studios, social media content creators, and marketing teams seeking fast AI video generation

8.9
Rank #1 of 7 AI video generators
Best:What it can generate9.8
Weakest:Privacy and platforms3.2
Free plan: yesFree trial: noAPI: yes
From $10Free plan
94% from published facts · checked 19 Sep
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Invideo Agent One logo

Invideo Agent One

Video creators ranging from explorers to power creators

4.4
Rank #5 of 5 AI video editors
Best:Teams8
Weakest:Recording0
Records remote guests on separate tracks: no
From $20No free plan
95% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Hailuo AI logo

Hailuo AI

Content creators, filmmakers, and social media producers seeking cinematic AI video generation

8.6
Rank #4 of 7 AI video generators
Best:What it can generate9.8
Weakest:Privacy and platforms5.2
Free plan: yesFree trial: noAPI: yes
From $10.50Free plan
91% from published facts · checked 19 Sep
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KreadoAI logo

KreadoAI

E-commerce marketers, performance advertisers, and global brands needing fast ad creative production at scale

7.3
Rank #1 of 4 AI ad video tools
Best:Languages and output9
Weakest:Security and privacy2.5
Free plan: yesFree trial: yesAPI: yes
FreeFree plan
95% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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D-ID logo

D-ID

Organizations and marketers needing scalable multilingual avatar videos and interactive AI agents

7.0
Rank #6 of 7 AI avatar video tools
Best:Languages and output9
Weakest:Teams and privacy4
Free plan: noFree trial: yesAPI: yes
From $5.90No free plan
91% from published facts · checked 26 Sep
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Lumen5 logo

Lumen5

Marketers, content creators, and business teams repurposing blogs and documents into videos

4.2
Rank #4 of 4 text to video tools
Best:Pricing6.9
Weakest:Publishing and output2
Turns a PDF or slide deck into a video: yesGenerates new footage, not only stock: no
From $29Free plan
94% from published facts · checked 16 Sep
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Luma AI logo

Luma AI

Creators, filmmakers, and marketers seeking high-quality AI-generated images and videos

8.0
Rank #6 of 7 AI video generators
Best:What it can generate9.8
Weakest:Privacy and platforms3.5
Free plan: yesFree trial: noAPI: yes
From $30Free plan
96% from published facts · checked 19 Sep
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Parmonic logo

Parmonic

Small companies to cross-functional enterprise teams

Not scored yet
Free plan: noFree trial: yesAPI: no
From $399No free plan
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BiteSyzed logo

BiteSyzed

Content creators repurposing long-form video into short clips

Not scored yet
Free plan: noFree trial: noAPI: no
Price not publishedNo free plan
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Adobe Premiere logo

Adobe Premiere

Editors already working in Adobe's applications who want generative editing and shared projects inside the timeline

8.0
Rank #3 of 10 professional video editors
Best:Pro editing10
Weakest:Pricing3.8
Several editors on one project: yes
From $22.99No free plan
100% from published facts · checked 22 Sep
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Avid Media Composer logo

Avid Media Composer

Film and TV editors who work on shared projects and need an industry-standard editorial toolset

8.0
Rank #3 of 10 professional video editors
Best:Privacy and support10
Weakest:AI in the editor4.4
Several editors on one project: yes
From $39.99Free plan
90% from published facts · checked 26 Sep
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CyberLink PowerDirector logo

CyberLink PowerDirector

Windows and Mac editors who want AI translation and masking in an editor they can rent or buy once

6.6
Rank #7 of 10 professional video editors
Best:AI in the editor10
Weakest:Workflow and teams3.2
Several editors on one project: no
From $6.67Free plan
100% from published facts · checked 26 Sep
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DaVinci Resolve logo

DaVinci Resolve

Editors and colourists who want grading with scopes, compositing and audio post in one app, and would rather buy the upgrade once than rent it

9.3
Rank #1 of 10 professional video editors
Best:Pro editing10
Weakest:AI in the editor6.2
Several editors on one project: yes
FreeFree plan
100% from published facts · checked 22 Sep
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Filmora logo

Filmora

Creators who want an easy desktop editor with pro colour tools and AI features, on a yearly plan or bought once

8.6
Rank #2 of 10 professional video editors
Best:AI in the editor10
Weakest:Workflow and teams4.2
Several editors on one project: no
From $49.99 per yearFree plan
100% from published facts · checked 28 Sep
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Final Cut Pro logo

Final Cut Pro

Editors on Apple hardware who want multicam, curve-based grading and ProRes RAW, and the option to own the Mac app outright

7.2
Rank #6 of 10 professional video editors
Best:Pro editing10
Weakest:Workflow and teams3.2
Several editors on one project: no
From $12.99No free plan
100% from published facts · checked 22 Sep
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Kdenlive logo

Kdenlive

Editors who want a free, open-source multicam editor with local AI object masking

6.1
Rank #9 of 10 professional video editors
Best:Pricing10
Weakest:AI in the editor1.8
Several editors on one project: no
FreeFree plan
100% from published facts · checked 26 Sep
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Shotcut logo

Shotcut

Editors who want a free, open-source editor with scopes, HDR support and proxy editing

6.2
Rank #8 of 10 professional video editors
Best:Pricing10
Weakest:AI in the editor1.2
Several editors on one project: no
FreeFree plan
100% from published facts · checked 26 Sep
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Vegas Pro logo

Vegas Pro

Windows editors who want a full pro editor they can buy outright instead of renting

7.9
Rank #5 of 10 professional video editors
Best:Pro editing10
Weakest:Workflow and teams4
Several editors on one project: no
From $99.95 per yearNo free plan
100% from published facts · checked 26 Sep
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