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Captions alternatives
The closest alternatives to Captions are Descript, VEED and Riverside, which also cover editing videos with AI and adding subtitles to videos. 13 of the 15 listed here can be used for free, including Descript and VEED. The lowest paid plan starts at $6 per month (ElevenLabs).
- Alternatives
- 15
- Free options
- 13
- Updated
- Nov 2026
Closest first: ordered by how many of Captions's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.
- 1

DescriptVerifiedFree tier · from $16/mo
AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.
Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clipsRemoving background noise
Web · Mac · Windows
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VEEDVerifiedFree tier
AI video creation and editing for teams that need social-ready clips, subtitles, and branded video.
Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosMaking videos with AI avatarsTurning long videos into short clips
Web · API
- 3

RiversideVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo
Browser-based recording and AI editing for podcasts, webinars, and video teams.
Also does:Editing videos with AITurning long videos into short clipsAdding subtitles to videosRemoving background noise
Web
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CapCutVerifiedFree tier
Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.
Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosRemoving background noiseTurning long videos into short clips
Web
- 5

PictoryVerifiedFree trial · from $25/mo
Turns scripts, articles, URLs, slides, or audio into finished videos for marketers, trainers, and creators.
Also does:Making videos with AI avatarsAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clipsEditing videos with AI
Web · API
- 6

RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo
A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.
Also does:Editing videos with AIGenerating music
API
- 7

OpusClipVerifiedFree tier · from $15/mo
Turns long videos into short, captioned clips for creators and social teams.
Also does:Turning long videos into short clipsEditing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videos
Web · API
- 8

FlikiVerifiedFree tier · from $28/mo
Turns scripts, blog posts, and prompts into narrated videos with AI voices for creators and teams.
Also does:Adding subtitles to videosMaking videos with AI avatarsTurning long videos into short clips
Web
- 9
HeyGenVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo
Creates AI avatar videos from text, images, audio, or slides for creators and teams.
Also does:Making videos with AI avatarsAdding subtitles to videos
API
- 10

invideoVerifiedPaid · from $20/mo
AI video editor for creatives and teams that applies plain-language edit directions on a multitrack timeline.
Also does:Editing videos with AITurning long videos into short clips
Web
- 11

Predis.aiVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo
Generates video and image ads, product videos, and UGC-style creatives for e-commerce brands and marketing teams.
Also does:Making videos with AI avatarsEditing videos with AI
Web · iOS · Android · API
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CleanvoiceVerifiedFree trial · from $11/mo
Cleans podcast, voiceover and video recordings by cutting noise, filler words and dead air.
Also does:Removing background noiseEditing videos with AI
API
- 13

ElevenLabsVerifiedFree tier · from $6/mo
AI voice platform for generating speech, music, and sound effects, plus voice agents for creators and developers.
Also does:Generating music
Web · API
- 14

SunoVerifiedFree tier · from $8/mo
Turns a written prompt or your own lyrics into full songs with vocals, for beginners and working songwriters.
Also does:Generating music
Web · iOS · Android
- 15

Kling AIVerifiedFree tier
AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.
Also does:Editing videos with AI
Command line
At a glance
| Tool | Pricing | Free | Platforms | API | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captions | Free tier · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Descript | Free tier · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, Mac, Windows | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| VEED | Free tier | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Riverside | Free tier · from $24/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| CapCut | Free tier | Yes | Web | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Pictory | Free trial · from $25/mo | No | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Runway | Free tier · from $12/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| OpusClip | Free tier · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Fliki | Free tier · from $28/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| HeyGen | Free tier · from $24/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| invideo | Paid · from $20/mo | No | Web | No | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Predis.ai | Free trial · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Cleanvoice | Free trial · from $11/mo | Yes | API | Yes | Nov 4, 2026 |
| ElevenLabs | Free tier · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, API | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Suno | Free tier · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android | No | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Kling AI | Free tier | Yes | Command line | Yes | Nov 3, 2026 |
Common questions
- What is the best alternative to Captions?
- Descript is the closest match: it also covers editing videos with AI, adding subtitles to videos and turning long videos into short clips. VEED and Riverside come next. Alternatives are ordered by how many of Captions's tasks they share, then by how popular they are.
- Is there a free alternative to Captions?
- Yes. Descript, VEED and Riverside can be used for free. Descript has a free plan, and paid plans start at $16 per month.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Captions?
- Among paid plans, ElevenLabs starts lowest at $6 per month, against $24.99 for Captions.
- Which Captions alternatives have a mobile app?
- Predis.ai and Suno have an iPhone or Android app.