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Best Video Captioning Software in 2026

Video captioning software helps add captions to video. This list is for people choosing a captioning tool on a budget, including options with free plans, trials or open-source code.

  1. 1

    Jubler

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+1

    Jubler offers a wide set of subtitle editing and validation tools at no plan cost. Check the VLC requirement if preview and waveform features matter to your workflow.

    9.2 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    Descript

    by Descript
    Free plan MacWebWindows

    Choose Descript if you want to edit recordings through their transcripts and use tools for recording, cleanup, and repurposing.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $16/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  3. 3

    Kapwing

    by Kapwing
    Free plan MacWebWindows

    Kapwing provides browser-based editing tools, including transcript editing and silence removal, with 4K available on supported plans.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $16/mo (annual) Visit site
  4. 4

    OOONA

    by OOONA
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose OOONA if your work spans media localization project management and production, especially when you need configurable workflows, timed-text tools or API access.

    7.3 Visit site
  5. 5

    Riverside Magic Audio

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Magic Audio covers noise and reverb reduction alongside voice and volume adjustments, and supports several upload formats.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $24/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    Simon Says

    by Simon Says
    Free plan ExtensioniPhoneMac+3

    Choose Simon Says if you need multilingual transcription with transcript editing and exports to video, document, or subtitle formats.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  7. 7

    VEED

    by VEED
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+1

    VEED brings video creation, editing, subtitles, translation, and branding tools together across web and mobile.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $9/mo (annual) Visit site
  8. 8

    Zubtitle

    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Zubtitle offers several caption treatments and subtitle export, with plans that specify monthly video limits and resolution ceilings. The free plan carries a watermark and limits output to 720p.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
  9. 9

    Subtitle Composer

    Free plan Linux

    Subtitle Composer offers extensive subtitle editing, preview, and translation tools at no listed cost.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    CaptionHub

    by CaptionHub
    Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

    Choose CaptionHub for business workflows that combine multilingual subtitles, voiceover and team collaboration, with deployment and automation options for larger operations.

    6.5 From $2.50 Visit site
  11. 11

    Maestra

    by Maestra
    Free trial APIExtensionWeb

    Choose Maestra if you need transcription, translation, subtitles, dubbing, or voiceover in one service, especially across multiple languages or real-time meeting integrations.

    6.2 From $12 Visit site
  12. 12

    Subtitle Edit

    by Nikse
    Free plan
    5.6 Visit site

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Match the software to the platforms you use—web, macOS, iOS, API, Windows or Android—and review its price. For no-cost or code-access needs, inspect free-plan terms, trial duration and the open-source licence.

Questions

Can I use video captioning software at no cost?

Yes. Free plans appear among the listed free and freemium options. Check the plan details before choosing.

Can I find open-source captioning software?

Yes. Some listed tools provide open-source code. Read the licence if you need to inspect or modify it.

Do captioning tools offer free trials?

Yes. Some listed tools include a free trial. One listed pricing note specifies a 14-day trial; confirm terms before starting.

Which platforms are supported?

Platforms represented in this category include web, macOS, iOS, API, Windows and Android. Check the tool's listing for the platform you need.

What paid prices are listed?

Listed pricing notes include paid plans from $19 per month and $24 per month when billed annually. Pricing models and terms vary by tool.

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