Captions alternatives with a Mac app

The 12 closest to Captions

1. 

   CapCut

   Video and photo editor with effects, auto captions and AI tools

   Free plan · from $9.99/mo
   • CapCut starts at $9.99 per month for Standard, as a US App Store in-app purchase. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
   • Only CapCut lists macOS and Windows apps.
   • Only Captions lists a web app.
   • Captions also covers transcription and noise cancellation.
   CapCut vs CaptionsCapCut pricing and details
2. 

   Descript

   Audio and video editor that works by editing the transcript

   Free plan · from $16/mo
   • Descript starts at $16 per person / month, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
   • Only Descript lists macOS and Windows apps.
   • Only Captions lists iOS and Android apps.
   • Descript also covers screen recording.
   Descript vs CaptionsDescript pricing and details
3. 

   Tella

   Screen recorder with a built-in editor, layouts and 4K export

   Free trial · from $13/mo
   • Tella starts at $13 per user / month, billed yearly ($26 billed monthly). Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
   • Captions has a free plan. Tella does not, though it has a free trial.
   • Only Tella lists macOS and Windows apps.
   • Only Tella lists a browser extension.
   Tella pricing and details
4. 

   Camtasia

   Screen recorder and video editor for tutorials and training videos

   Free plan · from $39/yr
   • Camtasia starts at $39 per year, billed yearly (Starter; Editor exports stay watermarked). Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
   • Only Camtasia lists Windows and macOS apps.
   • Only Captions lists iOS and Android apps.
   • Camtasia also covers templates and screen recording.
   Camtasia pricing and details
5. 

   Vimeo

   Ad-free video hosting with a customizable player and review tools

   Free plan · from $12/mo
   • Vimeo starts at $12 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
   • Only Vimeo lists a macOS app.
   • Vimeo also covers templates and screen recording.
   • Captions also covers noise cancellation.
   Vimeo pricing and details
6. 

   Adobe Premiere

   Professional video editor for desktop, with a free mobile app

   Free plan · from $22.99/mo
   • Adobe Premiere starts at US$22.99 per month, on an annual plan billed monthly. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
   • Only Adobe Premiere lists macOS and Windows apps.
   • Only Captions lists a web app.
   • Adobe Premiere also covers templates.
   Adobe Premiere pricing and details
7. 

   Wondershare Filmora

   Desktop and mobile video editor with AI tools and a stock library

   Free plan · from $49.99/yr
   • Wondershare Filmora starts at $49.99 per year (Basic), or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
   • Only Wondershare Filmora lists Windows and macOS apps.
   • Only Captions lists a web app.
   • Wondershare Filmora can be bought with a one-time purchase.
   Wondershare Filmora pricing and details
8. 

   Vmaker AI

   AI video editor, clip maker and screen recorder in one account

   Free plan · from $18/mo
   • Vmaker AI starts at $18 per month, billed yearly ($216); $24 billed monthly. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
   • Only Vmaker AI lists macOS and Windows apps.
   • Only Vmaker AI lists a browser extension.
   • Only Captions lists iOS and Android apps.
   Vmaker AI pricing and details
9. 

   Wondershare DemoCreator

   Screen recorder and video editor for tutorials and demos

   Free trial · from $29.99
   • Wondershare DemoCreator starts at $29.99 per quarter, $59.99 per year, or $79.99 one-time for a perpetual license. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
   • Captions has a free plan. Wondershare DemoCreator does not, though it has a free trial.
   • Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists Windows and macOS apps.
   • Only Wondershare DemoCreator lists a browser extension.
   Wondershare DemoCreator pricing and details
10. 

    FocuSee

    Screen recorder that adds zooms and cursor effects automatically

    Free trial · from $49.99/yr
    • FocuSee starts at $49.99 per year for Standard ($19.99 billed monthly). Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
    • Captions has a free plan. FocuSee does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FocuSee lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Captions lists iOS and Android apps.
    FocuSee pricing and details
11. 

    Gling

    AI editor that cuts bad takes and silences from talking videos

    Free plan · from $10/mo
    • Gling starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
    • Only Gling lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Captions lists a web app.
    • Only Captions lists iOS and Android apps.
    Gling pricing and details
12. 

    PowerDirector

    Desktop video editor with AI tools, subscription or one-time

    Free plan · from $79.99/yr
    • PowerDirector starts at $79.99 per year. Captions starts at $4.99 per month for Lite (Android only); Basic is $9.99 per month.
    • Only PowerDirector lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Captions lists a web app.
    • Only Captions lists an iOS app.
    PowerDirector pricing and details

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