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A simpler Submagic alternative for captions.
If all you need is animated word-by-word captions, you don't need an editor subscription. Choose a video and try it here, no signup.
Free to start · Your video stays on your device
Style
Position
Words per caption
3Edit captions
Tap a line to fix a word.
How it works
- Choose a video It opens in your browser.
- Get captions Every word is timed automatically.
- Pick a style Fix any word if needed.
- Download Ready for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
Pick a style
Subtylo and Submagic side by side
Submagic is a full AI video editor: clips, B-roll, zooms and captions. Subtylo does one job, captions, and costs less because of it. Submagic prices are from their pricing page on 24 October 2026.
| Subtylo | Submagic | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid option | $7 one time for 10 exports | $19 a month billed monthly (Starter, 15 videos) |
| Monthly plan | $9, unlimited exports (fair use) | $19 / $39 / $69 billed monthly ($12 / $23 / $41 billed yearly) |
| Video length | Up to 3 minutes | 2, 5 or 30 minutes by plan |
| Account needed | No | Yes |
| Video uploaded to a server | No, only the sound | Yes |
| Clips, B-roll, zooms | No | Yes |
When Submagic is the better choice
If you cut long videos into clips, want automatic B-roll or need videos longer than 3 minutes, Submagic does more. If you film short videos yourself and only want them captioned, Subtylo is enough and costs less.
Pricing
Free
$0
- Captions in 20 tested languages
- All styles
- 720p with a small watermark
- 20 videos a day
10-export pack
$7 one time
- 10 exports, no watermark
- 1080p and SRT files
- No subscription
Pro
$9 per month
- Unlimited exports (fair use), no watermark
- 1080p and SRT files
- Cancel anytime
Prices include tax. Full refund within 14 days.
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Questions
Do I need an account?
No. Open the page and choose a video. If you buy a plan, you get an access code instead of an account.
Is my video uploaded?
No. The video is opened and rendered in your browser. Only its sound, converted to low-quality mono audio, is sent to our server for speech recognition, and we don't store it.
Which videos work?
Videos up to 3 minutes in the formats your browser can play: MP4 and WebM everywhere, MOV best in Safari. The video needs speech for captions to appear.
Which languages?
The language is detected from the speech and the captions are written in it (no translation yet). We measured 20 languages; Spanish, Italian, German and Russian get fewer than 4 words in 100 wrong, Hindi and Thai the most. See supported languages. You can fix any word before you download.
How long does the download take?
About as long as the video itself: a 30-second video takes about 30 seconds, because your browser plays it once while burning in the captions. Keep the tab open while it runs.
Which file do I get?
An MP4 in Chrome, Edge and Safari, which works everywhere. Firefox makes a WebM file; for TikTok and Instagram use Chrome, Edge or Safari.
How do I cancel or get a refund?
Cancel Pro anytime at app.link.com or by email. Ask within 14 days of a payment and you get the full amount back; see the refund policy.
How big can my video be?
Up to 3 minutes long and 1.5 GB. Any shape works: vertical 9:16, square or landscape; the download keeps your video's shape.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes, in your phone's browser (Safari or Chrome). If you opened this page from Instagram or TikTok, open it in your browser first, because downloads may not work inside those apps. Keep the tab open while your video is made.
How do I get help?
Email support@usefulshed.com with what you tried and, if you bought a plan, your access code or the email you paid with.