Captions, The Jouster's 2026 Review

The essentials in 20 seconds

Mobile and web AI video editing app, specialized for content creators
Price: freemium, $9.99/month
Joute score: 7.6/10
Obsolescence risk: 5/10
For: solo creators who want to produce social content fast with AI subtitles and effects

Verdict: Captions packs the essential creator toolkit into one accessible app. Subtitles, avatars, automatic editing under $10/month.

What is Captions

Captions is an AI video creation app available on iOS, Android and web. It targets social content creators who want to produce Reels, TikToks and YouTube Shorts faster. Key features: automatic animated subtitles, transcript-based editing (delete silences by editing the text), AI avatars and eye contact correction.

What works

Animated subtitles

Subtitle generation is accurate and there are plenty of animation templates. It's the most-used feature and it delivers. Font, color and animation customization lets you build a distinctive style.

Eye contact correction

Hedra does lip sync from an image; Captions goes further: it corrects the gaze of the person on camera so they appear to look into the lens even when reading a teleprompter. Unique feature that's hard to find at this price.

The price

$9.99/month for the full toolkit. Submagic charges $14/month for similar features. For a beginner creator, Captions is the logical entry point.

What doesn't work

Avatar quality

Captions' AI avatars are decent but inferior to what HeyGen or Synthesia offer for professional use. For authentic content with your own image, it's better.

Advanced editing features

Captions isn't a full video editor. For advanced effects, complex B-rolls or color grading, you'll need a dedicated tool (DaVinci Resolve, CapCut Pro).

Mobile dependency

The app is optimized for mobile. The web experience is less smooth for sustained production workflows.

Comparison table

Tool	Score	Price/month	Subtitles	Eye contact	Avatars
Captions	7.6/10	$9.99	Excellent	Yes	Average
Submagic	7.8/10	$14	Excellent	No	No
Opus Clip	7.9/10	$14	Good	No	No
Veed	7.5/10	$18	Very good	No	No

Pricing

Free: limited features, watermark
Pro: $9.99/month, full access

Who it's for

Yes for: solo content creators on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts who want an all-in-one solution at a low price.

No for: professional video production teams. Creators who need complex editing.

Karpathy obsolescence risk

Score: 5/10. The creator tools market is very competitive (CapCut, Submagic, Opus Clip, Veed). Captions needs to keep innovating to maintain differentiation. The eye contact correction is a real short-term differentiator.

Final verdict

Captions is the most affordable option for a solo creator who wants subtitles, effects and avatars in a single app. Under $10/month, it's hard to beat this package. Not for pro production, perfect for daily content.

Joute score: 7.6/10.

FAQ

Is Captions available on Android?

Yes, available on iOS and Android. Web version also available.

Does Captions generate subtitles in French?

Yes, transcription and subtitles are available in French and 20+ languages.

Captions or Submagic for Reels?

Captions is cheaper and adds eye contact correction. Submagic has a better viral formatting system. Both are on par for subtitles.

Sources

Official Captions website - verified May 2026

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