17.7
Simon Says uses speech recognition AI to transcribe audio and video, with translation and dubbing also available.
Free planiOSWebExtension
Best Video Captioning Software in 2026
Video captioning software helps create, edit, and manage captions for video. This category includes tools for web, macOS, iOS, API, Windows, and Android. Compare platform support first, including whether an Android app is available. Check pricing, free plans or trials, open-source code, captioning breadth, and how recently the software is maintained.
27.6
Kapwing is a cloud-based video editor accessed through a browser on Mac, Windows, Chromebook, and mobile devices.
Free planWebmacOSWindows
37.6
OOONA develops management and production tools for media localization, including subtitling, voiceover, dubbing and captioning workflows.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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VEED
VEED is an AI video creation platform for generating, editing, branding, and exporting videos.
Free planAndroidiOSWebExtension7.5Free plan - 5
Jubler
Jubler is a free, open-source subtitle editor for creating, editing, and converting text-based subtitles.
Free planOpen sourceAPILinuxmacOSWindows7.4Free plan - 6
Descript
Free planWebmacOSWindows7.3From $16 a month - 7
Zubtitle
Zubtitle is a captioning tool for videos, available on the web, iOS, and Android.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.1From $19 a month - 8
Maestra
Maestra provides AI tools for transcribing, translating, subtitling, dubbing, and voicing audio and video, both on demand and in real time.
WebAPIExtension6.9From $23 a month - 9
CaptionHub
CaptionHub is an AI-powered collaborative platform for producing multilingual subtitles and voiceover for business use.
WebAPISelf-hosted6.6From $1,270 a month - 10
Subtitle Composer
Subtitle Composer is a free, open-source subtitle editor for Linux, with text-based tools for basic and advanced editing.
Free planLinux6.2Free plan - 115.2Free plan
Choosing well
Check phone and desktop support
If you plan to caption from a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone, check for an Android app before choosing. A browser-based tool may work differently from a native app.
The category covers web, macOS, iOS, API, Windows and Android platforms, so match the platform list to your workflow.
Compare free access and trials
Free plans are available in this category, while other tools use paid or freemium pricing. Read the plan details before starting a project.
A free trial can help you assess a paid service before committing.
Look at the licence
Open-source captioning tools are available here. If you need to read, change or redistribute code, check the software licence and project terms.
Match the tool to your workflow
Compare captioning breadth with the work you need to do, such as creating or editing captions. Check documentation for the functions and platforms that matter to you.
Check documentation freshness
The ranking considers freshness based on facts makers publish. Review current documentation and pricing before relying on a tool for ongoing work.
Questions people ask
Is there video captioning software for Android?
Android is one of the platforms represented in this category. Check the product page to confirm whether a specific tool has an Android app.
Can I use a free captioning tool?
Yes. Free plans are offered in this category, alongside paid and freemium options.
Are open-source captioning tools available?
Yes. Open-source code is offered by tools in this category. Check the licence before modifying or redistributing code.
Can I try a paid captioning service first?
A free trial is available from tools in this category. Trial terms vary, so review the product's current details.
Which platforms do these tools support?
Platforms represented here include web, macOS, iOS, API, Windows and Android. Confirm support for the tool and device you plan to use.