Free Submagic alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

5 of the 5 Submagic alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Captions, OpusClip and Vizard rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Captions	Free plan + paid	$24.99 a month (Max)	No	Web, iOS, Android	8 of 8	68.8
2	OpusClip	Free plan + paid	$15 a month (Starter, monthly only)	No	Web	6 of 6	64.8
3	ViVizard	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web	5 of 5	61.8
4	VEED	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web	3 of 3	59.4
5	Kapwing	Free plan + paid	From $16 a month (Pro)	No	Web	7 of 7	57.5

1. CaptionsTop pick
Best for: Creators and marketers who film talking-head videos for TikTok, Reels and Shorts
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from Submagic
Mobile-first captioning and AI editing app with similar caption styles.
Pros
Auto captions in 100+ languages with many styles
AI dubbing with lip sync and eye-contact correction
Teleprompter, editing and clipping in one mobile app
Unused credits roll over
Cons
Most AI features need a fairly expensive subscription
Free version has only one caption template
Not suited to long-form or timeline-heavy editing
Visit Captions Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Captions a good Submagic alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Free version
Yes, limited
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Max plan
$24.99/month (iOS pricing)
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Caption languages
100+
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Credit rollover
Yes, up to two extra months
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Company
Mirage (renamed from Captions in 2025)
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$24.99 a month (Max)
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Frontier plan
$69.99 a month (1x usage)
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes, limited
Checked Nov 8, 2026captions.ai(opens source in a new tab)
2. OpusClip
Best for: Podcasters and marketers turning long videos into short social clips
Free plan + paidWeb
64.8
score / 100
Why switch from Submagic
Stronger at cutting long videos into many clips, with captions included.
Pros
Finds and cuts short clips automatically
Good animated captions and speaker reframing
Scheduling and team features on paid plans
Cons
AI picks often need manual review
Credit-based usage limits heavy users
Not a full editor
Visit OpusClip Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is OpusClip a good Submagic alternative?
Verified facts
6 of 6 verified
Free plan
Yes, 60 credits a month, up to 1080p
Checked Nov 8, 2026opus.pro(opens source in a new tab)
Starter price
$15/month (monthly only)
Checked Nov 8, 2026opus.pro(opens source in a new tab)
Pro price
$29/month, or $14.50 billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026opus.pro(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
Yes, no card required
Checked Nov 8, 2026opus.pro(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$15 a month (Starter, monthly only)
Checked Nov 8, 2026opus.pro(opens source in a new tab)
Pro plan
$29 a month, or $14.50 a month billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026opus.pro(opens source in a new tab)
Vi
3. Vizard
Best for: Podcasters and marketers turning long recordings into a steady flow of short clips
Free plan + paidWeb
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from Submagic
Has a free plan and built-in post scheduling for clipped videos.
Pros
Finds highlight moments and reframes them for vertical video automatically
Built-in scheduling and direct publishing to social accounts
4K export on paid plans
API available on every plan
Cons
Free exports are 720p, watermarked and stored for only 3 days
Every uploaded minute costs a credit, even if few clips are kept
Not a full video editor for long-form edits
Visit Vizard Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Vizard a good Submagic alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
60 credits/month
Checked Nov 8, 2026vizard.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Credit unit
1 credit = 1 minute of video
Checked Nov 8, 2026vizard.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Free export quality
720p
Checked Nov 8, 2026vizard.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Paid export quality
Up to 4K
Checked Nov 8, 2026vizard.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Social accounts (Creator)
6
Checked Nov 8, 2026vizard.ai(opens source in a new tab)
4. VEED
Best for: Marketing and social teams producing captioned and translated clips in the browser
Free plan + paidWeb
59.4
score / 100
Why switch from Submagic
Fuller online editor with subtitles, templates and a free tier.
Pros
Strong automatic subtitles and translation
Nothing to install, with team workspaces and brand kits
Recorder, teleprompter and AI tools in one place
Cons
Free exports are watermarked
Cloud processing struggles with long projects
Prices have risen with AI features
Visit VEED Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is VEED a good Submagic alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Free plan
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026veed.io(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
Enterprise customers only, 3+ users
Checked Nov 8, 2026veed.io(opens source in a new tab)
Subtitle fair use
50 hours per month
Checked Nov 8, 2026veed.io(opens source in a new tab)
5. Kapwing
Best for: Content and marketing teams editing social videos together in the browser
Free plan + paidWeb
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from Submagic
Team-friendly browser editor with auto-subtitles and a free plan.
Pros
Real-time team workspaces and brand kits
Broad set of AI tools for captions, dubbing and clipping
Pro plan exports in 4K
Cons
Free exports are watermarked, short and 720p
Credit-based AI usage is hard to predict
Slow with long, high-resolution footage
Visit Kapwing Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Kapwing a good Submagic alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Free plan
Yes, exports watermarked
Checked Nov 8, 2026kapwing.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro price
$16/month billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026kapwing.com(opens source in a new tab)
Business price
$50/month billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026kapwing.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pro export
4K, no watermark
Checked Nov 8, 2026kapwing.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
From $16 a month (Pro)
Checked Nov 8, 2026kapwing.com(opens source in a new tab)
Business plan
From $50 a month
Checked Nov 8, 2026kapwing.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
No
Checked Nov 8, 2026kapwing.com(opens source in a new tab)

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1. CaptionsTop pick

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2. OpusClip

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3. Vizard

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4. VEED

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5. Kapwing

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