Wednesday, October 28, 2026 4,528 lists 79,037 records on file
List your app or device

  1. Home
  2. Design, Video & Audio
  3. Video Captioning Software
Ranked on the record · 12 apps

Best Video Captioning Software 2026

Video captioning software helps create and manage captions for video. Compare platform support, pricing models, free plans, trial access and code availability before choosing a tool.

This finder orders releases by newest first, using figures makers publish and applying no score.

01

Simon Says

by Simon Says

It may suit people who need transcription or translation across many languages and want to edit transcripts or export them to video, audio, and subtitle formats.

Free plan Free trial From $15 a month, billed yearly iPhone & iPadWebWindowsMacBrowser extensionSelf-hosted
02

Riverside Magic Audio

Magic Audio may suit people producing podcasts, interviews, meetings, tutorials or other voice recordings who want to reduce noise and reverb.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1
Record5.9 Visit
03

Descript

Descript suits creators and teams making video podcasts, marketing content, tutorials and product demos.

WebWindowsMac
Record5.6 Visit
04

OOONA

It is designed for media localizers, broadcasters, and localization users working across subtitling, captioning, dubbing, and related production tasks.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1
Record5.6 Visit
05

Jubler

Jubler suits people who need to create or revise subtitles across multiple formats and desktop platforms.

WindowsMacLinux+1
Record5.4 Visit
6
Kapwing

Kapwing suits creators who want browser-based video editing, including transcript editing and silence removal.

WebWindowsMac $16 a month, billed yearly Record5.3 Visit
7
VEED

VEED suits people who want to create or edit videos in a browser or on mobile, including those who need subtitles, translation, or team review tools.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record5.0 Visit
8
CaptionHub

CaptionHub is for businesses managing multilingual subtitle, dubbing, and localization workflows.

WebAPISelf-hosted $1,270 a month Record4.9 Visit
9
Maestra

Maestra suits creators and teams working with video or audio, including YouTubers, educators, meeting and webinar organizers, podcasters, film and media teams, and…

WebBrowser extensionAPI — Record4.9 Visit
10
Zubtitle

Zubtitle suits people who need to caption videos in multiple languages and want styled or branded captions.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $19 a month Record4.8 Visit
11
Subtitle Composer

Subtitle Composer suits Linux users who need to edit, synchronize, or translate subtitles in a range of text formats.

Linux Free plan Record4.5 Visit
12 Free plan Record2.9 Visit

Before you choose

Check the platforms you need

Across the list, tools support web, macOS, iOS, API, Windows and Android. Match the platform list to where you edit, publish or automate caption work.

An API option can suit a workflow that connects captioning with other software.

Compare free and paid access

The list covers free, freemium and paid pricing models. Free plans appear for Jubler, Subtitle Composer and Subtitle Edit. Riverside Magic Audio and Zubtitle show both free plans and paid access.

Check what a free plan includes before moving a project into a paid workflow.

Look for a trial

A free trial can give you time to review a tool before paying. A 14-day trial appears for Riverside Magic Audio.

Confirm trial terms and any change to paid access before starting.

Review code and licence terms

Some entries provide open-source code. Anyone planning to inspect or alter code should check its licence before adopting it.

A hosted service and an open-source tool can suit different maintenance needs, so match the choice to your workflow.

Questions

Which platforms do these captioning tools support?
Across the entries, supported platforms are web, macOS, iOS, API, Windows and Android. Check a tool's own platform list for the option you are considering.
Are free plans available?
Free plans are listed for Jubler, Subtitle Composer, Subtitle Edit, Riverside Magic Audio and Zubtitle. Other entries use freemium or paid pricing models.
Does any tool offer a free trial?
Riverside Magic Audio lists a 14-day trial. Trial terms can differ from free-plan terms.
Can you find open-source code here?
Some entries offer open-source code. Review the licence before you use or modify a project.
Which tool lists a paid plan from $19 a month?
Zubtitle shows paid access beginning at $19 per month and also lists a free plan.