# 3Play Media vs CaptionHub

| Attribute | 3Play Media | CaptionHub |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 58.9 (56% (medium)) | 56.1 (76% (high)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based platform for video accessibility and localization that automates closed captioning, transcription, audio description, and multi-language subtitles. Uses AI processing paired with human expert review to ensure accuracy while maintaining speed and affordability for media companies, educators, and enterprises. It is indexed under Transcription.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","question":"What is 3Play Media?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"3Play Media is sold across 3 plans: Express, Pro and Enterprise. We have not confirmed a published price for every tier. There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","question":"How much does 3Play Media cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to 3Play Media. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","question":"What platforms does 3Play Media support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for 3Play Media, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","question":"Can 3Play Media be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for 3Play Media, including AWS, Box, Brightcove, Kaltura, Vimeo, Wistia, YouTube and AIM (Accessible Information Management). This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","question":"What does 3Play Media integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, HIPAA and GDPR for 3Play Media. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as 3Play Media not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/blog/cvaa-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does 3Play Media have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"3Play Media is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and Canada. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","question":"Where is 3Play Media available?","confidence":0.75}]` | - |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based platform for video accessibility and localization that automates closed captioning, transcription, audio description, and multi-language subtitles. Uses AI processing paired with human expert review to ensure accuracy while maintaining speed and affordability for media companies, educators, and enterprises. | A collaborative platform that automates the creation, editing, and localization of video captions and voiceovers across numerous languages, with integrations for major video platforms and translation systems. |
| features.capabilities | `{"iso_27001":false,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"pay_as_you_go_per_minute","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_browser","srt_vtt_subtitle_export_formatting":true,"ai_automated_speech_recognition_asr":true,"human_in_loop_expert_review_available":true,"custom_vocabulary_and_industry_dictionary":true,"interactive_text_to_audio_playback_editor":true,"ai_auto_translation_for_multi_language_tracks":true,"automated_language_translation_from_transcript":true,"human_in_the_loop_premium_proofreading_service_tier":true,"fcc_ada_broadcast_compliance_closed_captioning_srt_vtt":true}` | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_browser","ai_auto_translation_for_multi_language_tracks":true,"hardcoded_video_burn_in_stylized_social_captions":true}` |
| integrations.count | 40 | 18 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"AWS"},{"name":"Box"},{"name":"Brightcove"},{"name":"Kaltura"},{"name":"Vimeo"},{"name":"Wistia"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"AIM (Accessible Information Management)","native":true,"category":"education","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Accessible Information Management (AIM)","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Brightcove","native":true,"category":"video_platform","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Kaltura","native":true,"category":"video_platform"},{"name":"Google Drive","native":true,"category":"storage","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"JW Player","native":true,"category":"video_platform"},{"name":"Mux","native":true,"category":"video_platform"},{"name":"Cloudflare","native":true,"category":"video_platform"},{"name":"Vimeo","native":true,"category":"video_platform"},{"name":"Phrase","native":true,"category":"translation"},{"name":"Smartling","native":true,"category":"translation"},{"name":"XTM","native":true,"category":"translation"},{"name":"Trados","native":true,"category":"translation"},{"name":"LILT","native":true,"category":"translation"},{"name":"Crowdin","native":true,"category":"translation"},{"name":"DeepL","native":true,"category":"ai_translation"},{"name":"OpenAI","native":true,"category":"ai"},{"name":"Amazon Translate","native":true,"category":"ai_translation"},{"name":"Whisper","native":true,"category":"ai_transcription"},{"name":"Blackbird.io","native":true}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"usage","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Express","summary":"Custom per-minute rate","features":["Captions","Audio description","Transcription"],"description":"One-time project orders without recurring commitment","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"Custom per-minute rate, 10 hours/year","features":["Standard integrations","AI + expert review (default)","Flexible upgrade options"],"description":"Essential video accessibility tools for occasional projects","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"video_hours":"10/year"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom per-minute rate with volume discounts, unlimited content","features":["40+ integrations","API/custom workflows","Dedicated customer success manager","Full range of AI-only to premium human solutions","Dubbing, subtitling, localization"],"description":"Comprehensive suite for consistent, large-scale video projects","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"video_hours":"unlimited/year"}}],"summary":"Usage-based pricing per minute of video; rates personalized by service type, language, turnaround speed, and AI/human blend; annual payment available","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.3playmedia.com/plans-pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-06T10:52:03.376Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Creator & Agency","summary":"$2.50/minute, no subscription required","features":["Full captioning and subtitle editing suite","AI transcription and translation","Voiceover generation and editing","Export in all major subtitle formats including burnt-in","Collaboration and approval tools"],"components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"minute"},"kind":"metered","amount":2.5,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Pay-per-use captioning and voiceover for creators and agencies","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Studio","summary":"$1,270/month","features":["Massive scalability with high output volume","Full subtitle and voiceover generation suites","All AI capabilities for speech, translation and voice synthesis","Automation across ingest, processing, translation and publishing","Timbra real-time/live media localisation suite","CaptionHub Analytics for insights and reporting","CaptionHub Connect for secure multi-vendor collaboration","Flexible workflows supporting thousands of users","Enterprise integrations","Multiple SSO options (SAML, Google Apps, Active Directory, Office 365)","Security features: IP allow-listing, 2FA, media watermarking","API, SDK, webhooks and websocket access"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1270,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Comprehensive video translation for fast-scaling brands and teams","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"$3,565/month plus Studio features","features":["Everything in Studio","Custom InfoSec and contracting","Accelerated roadmap and custom integrations","Enterprise deployment options including AWS and GCP VPCs","Enhanced support with PagerDuty and Slack Connect","24/7 support with SLAs","Workflow and localisation consulting","Custom integrations and accelerated roadmap delivery"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3565,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Tailored solution for large organizations with complex requirements","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $2.50/minute usage-based or $1,270/month subscription. Hybrid billing options across three pricing tiers.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://captionhub.com/pricing-tiers","retrievedAt":"2026-09-16T15:25:26.572Z","startingPrice":{"amount":1270,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":1270,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"HIPAA","status":"active"},{"name":"TPN Gold Shield","status":"active"}]` | `[{"name":"ISO 27001:2013","level":"2013","status":"active"},{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"Cyber Essentials","status":"active","auditor":"UK National Cyber Security Centre"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.3playmedia.com/security/ | https://captionhub.com/blog-post/security-q42020 |

## Capabilities (Subtitle Captioning)

| Capability | 3Play Media | CaptionHub |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Managed cloud saas browser | Managed cloud saas browser |
| Hardcoded video burn in stylized social captions | - | ✓ |
| Fcc ada broadcast compliance closed captioning srt vtt | ✓ | - |
| Dynamic karaoke style animated word highlighting | - | - |
| AI auto translation for multi language tracks | ✓ | ✓ |
| Timeline based millisecond timestamp nudging | - | - |
| Human in the loop premium proofreading service tier | ✓ | - |
| Custom font upload and brand color templating | - | - |
| B roll and emoji auto injection based on context | - | - |
| Direct xml export to premiere pro final cut | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mit or apache permissive oss license | - | - |
| Pricing model | pay_as_you_go_per_minute | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T14:38:10.530Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*