A free web alternative to the Captions app
Animated captions in your browser on any computer. No app, no subscription, no account.
| Feature | Captions | Awesome Video Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Mobile-first app | Any browser, nothing to install |
| Caption templates | 1 free, 100+ on paid plans | 29 presets, all free |
| Paid entry | Max $24.99/mo (iOS) | Free; credits only for server jobs |
| Main focus | Generative AI video and avatars | Captions and subtitles |
| Agents | Not listed on pricing | REST API and MCP server |
Captions vs Awesome Video Editor
Captions (captions.ai) is a mobile-first AI video app with AI avatars, AI edits, dubbing and captions in 100+ languages. Its free version includes one caption template; paid plans start with Max at $24.99 per month (iOS pricing). Awesome Video Editor runs on the web and includes every caption style for free.
Browser captions are free with no account. Server and API captions cost 5 credits ($0.05) per minute from prepaid credits that never expire.
Choose Awesome Video Editor if
- • You edit on a computer and want captions without installing an app.
- • You want more than one caption style without a subscription.
- • You want to export SRT files or caption videos from an AI agent.
Stay with Captions if
- • You record and edit on your phone.
- • You want AI avatars, AI edits and lip-synced translation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Captions app free?+
Captions has a free version with a limited feature set and one caption template. Its pricing page lists Max at $24.99 per month for iOS, with more templates and AI credits.
Is there a Captions app alternative for PC?+
Yes. Awesome Video Editor runs in any desktop or mobile browser, so it works on Windows, Mac and Linux without installing anything.
How many languages are supported?+
Speech recognition supports about 99 languages, and you can edit every word before exporting.
Captions facts from its public pages, checked November 2026: Captions pricing. Prices and limits change; check their site before deciding.