A free alternative to Submagic for animated captions
Bold, word-by-word captions for Reels, TikTok and Shorts. Free in your browser, no account, no per-video limit.
| Feature | Submagic | Awesome Video Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price to start | Starter $19/mo ($12/mo yearly) | Free in the browser |
| Usage limit | 15 videos/mo on Starter, 40 on Pro | No video cap in the browser |
| Max video length | 2 min Starter, 5 min Pro, 30 min Business | No plan cap; limited by your device |
| Caption styles | Standard or premium templates by plan | 29 presets, all included |
| Extras | B-roll, auto zooms, silence removal, publishing | Captions, SRT export, API & MCP |
Submagic vs Awesome Video Editor
Submagic is an AI short-form editor: animated captions plus B-roll, auto zooms, silence removal and social publishing. Its paid plans are counted in videos and capped by video length. If captions are the part you actually use, you can get them here without a subscription.
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 only need animated captions and a clean MP4 or SRT.
- • You post more than 15 videos a month or your videos run longer than 2 minutes.
- • You want an AI agent to caption videos through REST or MCP and pay per minute.
Stay with Submagic if
- • You want B-roll, auto zooms and silence removal in the same tool.
- • You publish to social accounts straight from the editor.
- • You need 4K or 60 fps exports (Business plan).
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to Submagic?+
Yes. Awesome Video Editor generates and styles captions in your browser for free, without an account. Paid credits are only needed for server or API jobs.
How much does Submagic cost?+
On its public pricing page Submagic lists Starter at $19 per month (15 videos, up to 2 minutes each), Pro at $39 and Business at $69 per member per month, with lower prices on yearly billing.
Can I get Hormozi-style captions without Submagic?+
Yes. The Hormozi Style, Hormozi Pop and MrBeast Style presets give bold, word-by-word captions, and you can edit colors, fonts and highlighted words.
Do I lose anything by switching?+
You lose Submagic's B-roll, auto zooms and social publishing. If you used it mainly for captions, the caption result and exports are what you keep.
Submagic facts from its public pages, checked November 2026: Submagic pricing. Prices and limits change; check their site before deciding.