# Captions vs MacWhisper

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Captions

| Attribute | Captions | MacWhisper |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 60.9 (74% (medium)) | 42.5 (52% (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}]` | `[{"answer":"MacWhisper is a macOS application for transcribing audio and video content using Whisper and other AI models. It supports format export, integrations with productivity tools, and can translate audio content between languages. It is indexed under Subtitle Captioning.","source":"https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper","question":"What is MacWhisper?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MacWhisper offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free and Pro. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper","question":"Is MacWhisper free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MacWhisper supports macOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper","question":"What platforms does MacWhisper support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 12 integrations for MacWhisper, including Notion, Make.com, n8n, Zapier, Obsidian, OpenAI, Anthropic and Groq, plus 4 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper","question":"What does MacWhisper integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | - |
| description.long | 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. | A Mac desktop application that transcribes audio files using Whisper AI models, with support for editing, multiple export formats, real-time captions, and live translation to multiple languages. |
| features.capabilities | `{"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}` | `{"architecture_model":"desktop_local_application","ai_auto_translation_for_multi_language_tracks":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 14 |
| integrations.list | `[{"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"}]` | `[{"name":"Notion"},{"name":"Make.com"},{"name":"n8n"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Obsidian"},{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Anthropic"},{"name":"Groq"},{"name":"Ollama"},{"name":"XAI"},{"name":"Deepseek"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"ElevenLabs","native":false,"category":"voice","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Deepgram","native":false,"category":"voice","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Azure AI","native":false,"category":"ai","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"mac":true}` |
| pricing | `{"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"]}` | `{"type":"free","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro"}],"summary":"Free tier with Pro option for additional Whisper model access","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:07:04.726Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | mid | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":24.99,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2","status":"active","evidenceUrl":"https://captions.ai/blog/mirage-achieves-soc-2-compliance"}]` | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://captions.ai/blog/mirage-achieves-soc-2-compliance | - |

## Capabilities (Subtitle Captioning)

| Capability | Captions | MacWhisper |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Managed cloud saas browser | Desktop local application |
| 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 2026-10-16T20:59:04.828Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*