CapCut vs Captions
A spec-by-spec comparison of CapCut and Captions: pricing, free tier, clip length, resolution, watermark, commercial use and API access.
Key differences
- Free tier: CapCut — Free plan with basic editing tools and free templates; Captions — Basic editing tools only (trim, transitions, captions); no AI credits.
| CapCut | Captions | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan · Paid | Free plan · from $24.99/mo |
| Free tier | Free plan with basic editing tools and free templates | Basic editing tools only (trim, transitions, captions); no AI credits |
| Max clip length | ||
| Max resolution | 4K | |
| Watermark on free plan | No | |
| Commercial use | ||
| Developer API | Yes | |
| Open source | No | No |
CapCut is a timeline video editor available on desktop, browser and mobile, with templates, effects, auto captions and a growing set of AI tools such as text-to-video, AI dubbing, upscaling and long-to-short clipping. Paid tiers add monthly AI credits and access to Seedance video generation models. It is popular with TikTok, Reels and Shorts creators who want a capable editor at little or no cost.
- Free edition can export up to 4K without a watermark (per CapCut)
- Runs on desktop, web and mobile
- Paid plans include 1,200+ monthly AI credits and Seedance models
- Prices are regional and only show final pricing after sign-in
- 2K/4K export availability depends on device, platform and app version
- Premium templates, effects and AI features require Pro
Captions is a mobile and web video editor from Mirage (the company's new name) that auto-edits footage, adds styled captions, translates and lip-dubs videos, and creates AI avatars or digital twins. Generative features run on monthly credits. It is aimed at short-form creators and social marketers; Mirage also offers APIs for video generation and captioning.
- All-in-one: auto-edit, captions in 100+ languages, AI twins and lipdub
- Unused credits roll over (balance up to 3x monthly allowance)
- APIs available through parent company Mirage
- Free plan excludes generative AI features
- Listed prices reflect iOS plans; other platforms may differ
- Frontier tiers run $69.99-279.99/month
Specs last verified 2026-10-23 (CapCut) and 2026-10-23 (Captions). See each tool page for sources.