Captions combines short-form video editing, automatic captions, translation, and AI-generated footage. It targets creators and marketing teams that want to turn a recording or idea into a finished social video.

4.7/5(38K)Apple App StoreFree plan available
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Last checked: September 9, 2026

Captions AI editor applying edits to footage of a person, showing an "Add b-roll" prompt and a video clip timeline

Our Take

Captions is most compelling when speed and repeatable social-video formats matter.

Best for:
Solo usersSmall teams
Best use case: Turning a raw talking-head video into a captioned, social-ready clip quickly.

Fits individual creators and small marketing teams producing repeatable talking-head videos.

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Captions is most compelling when speed and repeatable social-video formats matter. The editing and generation features can shorten a production workflow, but the result still needs a check for accurate captions, pacing, and brand suitability. Test a real clip before committing to a larger credit allowance. Check the platform as well: the public prices reviewed here explicitly apply to iOS, and other versions may differ.

Strengths

  • Short social-video workflow
  • Editing and generation together
  • Several credit capacities

Tradeoffs

  • Reviewed prices are iOS-specific
  • AI use consumes credits
  • Platform features can differ

Who it suits

  • Creators making talking-head or short-form social videos.
  • Marketers or small teams producing repeatable social assets.
  • Users who prefer prompt-based editing over timeline-heavy editing.

About Captions

Captions combines short-form video editing, automatic captions, translation, and AI-generated footage. It targets creators and marketing teams that want to turn a recording or idea into a finished social video.

Pricing & Plans

Prices use the currency shown. Tax, usage limits and billing terms vary by provider.

Annual billing

Free

$0/mo

Free tier with basic tools and limited credits that do not refresh.

  • Basic trimming and transitions
  • Limited media assets
  • No generative AI credits
Full plan details & limits

Free tier with basic tools and limited credits that do not refresh.

Free

    Max

    $24.99/mo

    Paid plan with monthly credits and advanced editing/generation features.

    • 500 monthly credits
    • Curated AI Edit styles
    • Fully produced video generation
    • Digital twins/custom AI actors
    Full plan details & limits

    Paid plan with monthly credits and advanced editing/generation features.

    $24.99/month

    • Chat-based editor
    • Long-video clipping
    • Custom B-roll
    • Custom music
    • Custom sound effects
    • Custom images
    • 500 credits per month

    Scale

    $69.99/mo

    Paid plan with more credits and access to more sophisticated generative AI models.

    • 1,400 monthly credits
    • Everything in Max
    • More videos per month with customized usage tiers
    • Access to a more sophisticated tier of generative AI models
    Full plan details & limits

    Paid plan with more credits and access to more sophisticated generative AI models.

    $69.99/month

    • 1,400 credits per month

    Scale 2x

    $139.99/mo

    Higher-credit variant of the Scale tier.

    • 2,800 monthly credits
    • 2,800 credits per month
    Full plan details & limits

    Higher-credit variant of the Scale tier.

    $139.99/month

      More plans, volume options & API pricing (2)

      Scale 4x

      $279.99/mo

      Highest listed Scale variant in the report.

      • 5,600 monthly credits
      • 5,600 credits per month
      Full plan details & limits

      Highest listed Scale variant in the report.

      $279.99/month

        Enterprise

        Contact sales

        Custom pricing tier for larger or negotiated deployments.

        • Bulk credit discounts
        • Custom seat options
        • Dedicated account management
        • Training-data exclusion
        Full plan details & limits

        Custom pricing tier for larger or negotiated deployments.

        Custom pricing

        • Onboarding/training
        • Early access to beta/new features
        • Custom pricing
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        Everything you need to know

        Explore more details about Captions.

        FeaturesAutomatic captions, Video editing, AI footage + more.
        • Automatic captions
        • Video editing
        • AI footage
        • Translation
        • Short-clip production
        RatingsApple App Store: 4.7/5
        • Apple App StoreCaptions: AI Edits Your Video4.7/5 · 38K
          Source Checked September 8, 2026

        Customer ratings from the linked platforms, separate from our recommendations. Scores and counts can change; each platform uses its own review process.

        Integrations & connectionsHow Captions fits into your workflow

        Clay on supported workflows

        Platforms & availabilityiOS · Web · Android · Desktop

        Free plan: Available. Free trial: Not verified.

        Cost considerationsBilling, usage limits and additional fees

        Reviewed prices apply to iOS and are in USD. Annual billing is available but its amount was not verified. Unused credits can accumulate up to three monthly allowances; Free has no generation credits. USD iOS plans only. Max 24.99/500 credits; Scale 69.99/1400, 139.99/2800, 279.99/5600 monthly. Free has no AI credits. Up to two unused monthly allowances roll over.

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        Sources & Verification

        Checked September 9, 2026 · 8 sources · View sources

        Provider facts and pricing are separate from our editorial assessments.