Vidby

Vidby is a web-based service for translating, subtitling and dubbing videos as well as translating common office documents. It suits creators, localization teams and organizations handling multilingual media and paperwork in one workflow. The main question is whether its credit rules and Full AI accuracy range fit your production standards.

Overview

Vidby combines video localization with document translation rather than focusing on a single media type. Video orders can be assigned Actor, Professional, Full AI or Manual quality, giving teams a way to match processing to a project's risk and budget. Full AI typically reaches around 80–90% accuracy according to Vidby, which can be useful for a first pass but may require review when wording must be exact.

The service runs on the web and is headquartered in Rotkreuz, Switzerland. Privacy commitments are designed around the EU GDPR, the Swiss Data Protection Act and its revised requirements. Support is available through live chat, email and a support form. Vidby Call Agent processes voice streams in real time and does not store them by default.

Key features

Core video tools include AI dubbing, subtitle translation, lip synchronization, voice cloning and a review workflow. Subscription plans cover 70 languages. You can bring in material from YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive or Dropbox, while a Telegram bot accepts file uploads for instant translation. API access extends the service beyond the browser, and Vidby is distributed through Google Cloud Marketplace, Microsoft Azure Marketplace and AppSource.

Document translation handles DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX and PDF files, making Vidby relevant when translated videos need accompanying presentations, spreadsheets or reports. Once Free-plan document credits are consumed, the charge is USD 0.25 per page. Subscription credits, however, apply only to Full AI video orders; they do not create a general balance for other quality tiers or documents, and unused credits expire when the monthly period ends.

Call Translator has offered a free 20-minute translation trial. That is useful for evaluating a voice workflow, but it is separate from the recurring video-plan allowances.

Pricing

Free — free, billed monthly. You get 30 credits, 70 languages, original and subtitle downloads, automatic voice cloning and a watermark. It is suitable for trying the workflow or producing non-final samples; the watermark and small allowance limit regular publishing.

Basic — $9.95 a month, billed monthly. The plan raises the allowance to 100 credits and removes the watermark. It adds templates, video editing, subtitle customization, voice cloning and ZIP/MKV support while retaining 70 languages. This is the sensible entry tier for occasional creators who need clean exports but can work without transcription and translation editors.

Starter — $35 a month, billed monthly. With 300 credits, it includes Basic's tools plus transcription and translation editors. It fits recurring projects where reviewing and correcting language in the workflow matters.

Pro — $75 a month, billed monthly. The 700-credit allowance and the same editing, subtitle, voice and ZIP/MKV features make it better suited to higher-volume teams. Credits still apply only to Full AI video orders and expire monthly, so unused capacity cannot be banked.

Enterprise — custom pricing. It includes all Pro features, human-in-the-loop work, a personal account manager, custom workflow and a free test at a selected quality. This is the option for organizations needing managed production or higher-touch review rather than a fixed self-service quota.

Platforms

Vidby is available on the web, with API access for integrations. Marketplace distribution through Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure and AppSource can suit organizations that procure software through those ecosystems. Telegram upload support adds a lightweight mobile entry point, but no native desktop or mobile application is specified.

Who it's for

Choose Vidby if you need video dubbing, subtitles and lip synchronization alongside translation of business documents, or if different projects require different video quality tiers. Basic is aimed at occasional clean exports; Starter and Pro make more sense for teams that need editors and larger Full AI workloads; Enterprise is for managed, human-assisted workflows.

Look elsewhere if you need credits to roll over, want subscription credits usable across every processing tier, or require accuracy beyond the stated Full AI range without arranging a higher-touch service. Document-heavy users should also budget separately for the USD 0.25-per-page charge after free credits.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Video and document translation share one service; four video quality tiers; 70 languages; dubbing, subtitles, lip sync and voice cloning; multiple cloud and file inputs; API and marketplace availability; GDPR- and Swiss-law-oriented privacy design.
• Cons: Subscription credits cover only Full AI video orders; unused credits expire monthly; Full AI accuracy is typically around 80–90%; document translation becomes a separate per-page cost; the Free plan exports are watermarked and limited to 30 credits.

Alternatives

HeyGen is a better fit when you want Android or iOS access and a free allowance of up to three one-minute videos per month. Choose pyVideoTrans for open-source, self-hosted use with no feature limits, accepting responsibility for third-party API charges. CAMB.AI suits users comparing a one-time 5K-credit free tier with low-cost paid credit plans. Perso Dubbing is an option for a simple sign-up generation and speech-to-text workflow. Translate.Video may appeal if its 81-language offering is more important than a free plan with no dubbing or caption minutes. videodubbing.com targets short, limited projects with a forever-free tier but watermarked, non-commercial exports. Wavel AI is worth considering for API-based use with a seven-day, 15-credit watermarked trial. BlipCut AI Video Translator is an alternative for buyers preferring weekly credits and separate translation, subtitle or voiceover allowances.

Verdict

Vidby is a strong choice for creators and organizations that need multilingual video work and document translation in the same web service, especially when 70 languages, voice features and selectable quality tiers matter. Choose it for that breadth and workflow flexibility. Look elsewhere when expiring Full AI-only credits, the 80–90% Full AI accuracy range or per-page document billing conflicts with your volume or quality requirements.