Oct 23, 2026
Tool of the week: Captions, the AI video editor
Short-form video is one of the most common jobs small businesses ask us about, and editing is where most of them stall. This week we look at Captions, an AI video editor built to take a raw talking-head clip and turn it into something postable without an editor.
Facts in the video were checked Oct 22, 2026.
The quick version
Captions cuts your footage, adds B-roll and styled captions automatically, and can translate subtitles into more than 100 languages. It runs in the browser and on iPhone and Android. The summary below pulls straight from our listing, so the ratings and prices stay current.
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Captions
AI video editor that adds captions, cuts and B-roll automatically, with AI avatars and translated subtitles
Trustpilot ★ 4.4/5 · 417 reviews
Price: Free tier · from $24.99/mo (checked Oct 22, 2026)
What people like
- Easy to caption and edit short-form video quickly, saving production time
- Support resolves billing and technical issues quickly
- Product keeps improving and the team responds to feedback
Common complaints
- AI edits don't always follow precise instructions
- Unclear cancellation and billing, with some charges continuing
- Occasional glitches, lag and cross-device sync problems
Who should try it
Creators, small businesses and marketers who film themselves talking and want captions, cuts and B-roll done in minutes. If you need frame-precise editing or rely on the AI following very specific instructions, read the complaints first and try the free plan before paying.