# CaptionHub vs Captions

| Attribute | CaptionHub | Captions |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 56.1 (76% (high)) | 60.9 (74% (medium)) |
| content.faq | - | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based video editor powered by AI that automates editing tasks like scene detection, B-roll insertion, and caption generation in multiple languages, enabling users to create professionally edited videos quickly without prior editing experience. It is indexed under Subtitle Captioning.","source":"https://captions.ai/pricing","question":"What is Captions?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Captions offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $24.99 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://captions.ai/pricing","question":"Is Captions free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Captions supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://captions.ai/pricing","question":"What platforms does Captions support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Captions, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://captions.ai/pricing","question":"Can Captions be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for Captions. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Captions not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://captions.ai/blog/mirage-achieves-soc-2-compliance","question":"What security certifications does Captions have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Captions is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://captions.ai/pricing","question":"Where is Captions available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | A tool that uses artificial intelligence to transcribe video audio and generate corresponding captions with adjustable formatting and styling, embedding them directly into video files with support for 100+ languages. Exports are optimized for social media sharing. |
| features.capabilities | `{"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}` | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_browser","ai_auto_translation_for_multi_language_tracks":true,"custom_font_upload_and_brand_color_templating":true,"dynamic_karaoke_style_animated_word_highlighting":true,"hardcoded_video_burn_in_stylized_social_captions":true}` |
| integrations.count | 18 | 4 |
| integrations.list | `[{"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}]` | `[{"name":"TikTok","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Instagram Reels","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"YouTube Shorts","native":true,"direction":"outbound"},{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"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"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Basic editing tools including trimming, transitions, and media library assets","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Max","summary":"$24.99/month","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":24.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Access to AI generative features and editing with 500 credits per month","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"500/mo"}},{"free":false,"name":"Scale 2x","summary":"$69.99/month","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":69.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"1,400 credits per month with customized usage tiers","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"1,400/mo"}},{"free":false,"name":"Scale 4x","summary":"$139.99/month","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":139.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"2,800 credits per month with access to sophisticated AI models","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"2,800/mo"}},{"free":false,"name":"Scale 5,600","summary":"$279.99/month","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":279.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"5,600 credits per month for maximum generation capacity","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"credits":"5,600/mo"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing","description":"Custom package with dedicated support, bulk discounts, and priority training","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available. Subscription plans from $24.99/month. Annual billing offered at discounted rates.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://captions.ai/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:42:00.478Z","startingPrice":{"amount":24.99,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | high | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":1270,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":24.99,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | `[{"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"}]` | `[{"name":"SOC 2","status":"active","evidenceUrl":"https://captions.ai/blog/mirage-achieves-soc-2-compliance"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://captionhub.com/blog-post/security-q42020 | https://captions.ai/blog/mirage-achieves-soc-2-compliance |

## Capabilities (Subtitle Captioning)

| Capability | CaptionHub | Captions |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | - | Flat monthly subscription |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:40:02.479Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*