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CaptionMaker

CaptionMaker is paid Windows software for authoring and editing captions and subtitles across projects from meetings to broadcasts.

Place
#26 of 31
Score
5.6
CaptionMaker's website

What CaptionMaker is

CaptionMaker is paid Windows software for authoring and editing captions and subtitles across projects from meetings to broadcasts. It automatically transcribes speech to text, while AI is used to improve captioning speed, accuracy, and workflow efficiency. Subtitle translation supports reaching worldwide audiences, and exports include SRT and VTT. CaptionMaker works with popular video and audio formats and does not require proxy transcoding for supported media. Users can customize caption formatting and keyboard shortcuts. The product is positioned around accessibility and regulatory requirements for global media programming. It also fits Telestream workflows: Vantage handles media processing workflows, while DIVA asset management can complement caption operations. Plans are organized by workflow scope. Desktop covers caption and subtitling authoring and editing. Pro adds quality control, asset management, and TV broadcast exports. Enterprise covers automation and high-volume caption and subtitle asset delivery. CaptionMaker is headquartered in Nevada City, California, United States. There is no free plan, and listed plan prices are not provided. Telestream lists support with download and contact options.

Good

  • Automatically transcribes speech for captions
  • Supports subtitle translation and SRT/VTT export
  • Works with popular media formats
  • Offers customizable formatting and shortcuts
  • Integrates with Vantage and DIVA workflows

Watch out

  • Windows is the only listed platform
  • No free plan is available

Who it suits

It suits Windows users creating captions or subtitles for anything from meetings to broadcast projects. Teams needing translation, quality control, asset management, or high-volume delivery can choose among its listed plans.

Verdict

CaptionMaker covers transcription, translation, formatting, export, and workflow integration for caption production. Its Desktop, Pro, and Enterprise plans separate basic authoring from quality control, broadcast export, and automation needs.

Plans and prices

From CaptionMaker's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Desktop—Caption and subtitling authoring and editing
Pro—Authoring and editing · Quality control · Asset management · TV broadcast exports
Enterprise—Automation and high-volume caption and subtitle asset delivery

The facts

Each one read from CaptionMaker's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Accessibility Focus
The product is positioned to improve content accessibility and compliance.checked 28 Sep 2026
AI Captioning
Uses AI to improve captioning speed, accuracy, and workflow efficiency.checked 28 Sep 2026
Auto-captioning
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Custom Formatting
Offers customizable caption formatting.checked 28 Sep 2026
DIVA Integration
Complements DIVA asset management with media processing workflows.checked 28 Sep 2026
Format Support
Supports popular video and audio formats.checked 28 Sep 2026
Industry Recognition
The page identifies it as a Best of Show TV Tech Winner.checked 28 Sep 2026
Keyboard Shortcuts
Provides customizable shortcuts for faster captioning workflows.checked 28 Sep 2026
Language Translation
Supports translation for connecting with worldwide audiences.checked 28 Sep 2026
Media Interoperability
Includes interoperability as a captioning workflow benefit.checked 28 Sep 2026
No Proxy Transcoding
Does not require transcoding proxies for supported media formats.checked 28 Sep 2026
Project Scaling
Handles projects ranging from meetings to broadcasts.checked 28 Sep 2026
Regulatory Compliance
Meets caption regulatory requirements for global media programming.checked 28 Sep 2026
Speech To Text
Automatically transcribes speech to text for captioning.checked 28 Sep 2026
SRT export
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Subtitle translation
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Vantage Workflows
Works with Vantage for media processing workflows.checked 28 Sep 2026
VTT export
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026

The company

CaptionMaker Support
Telestream lists CaptionMaker support with download and contact options.checked 28 Sep 2026
Headquarters
Nevada City, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026

Money

Free plan
Nochecked 20 Sep 2026

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