Auto-caption and subtitle tools for TikTok, Shorts and Reels
Most short-form video is watched with the sound off, so on-screen captions are close to mandatory. These tools transcribe speech automatically, style the words with animation and emojis, and often translate them. Check caption accuracy in your language, the styles on offer, and whether exports carry a watermark on the free plan.
12 tools · 9 with a free tier · updated 2026-10-10
CaptionsPro
iPhone app that auto-generates on-screen captions for Shorts, Reels and TikToks
Checksub
Automatic subtitle generator and translator with collaborative editor
Magic Hour
AI video suite with animated captioning alongside generative video tools
MixCaptions
Mobile app that auto-generates burned-in captions for social videos
OpenClip
Detects viral moments, cuts vertical clips and burns in AI captions
Simon Says
Transcription, translation and subtitling in 100 languages with NLE integrations
Subly
Cloud subtitling and translation tool for video, audio and caption files
SubtitleBee
Browser-based auto subtitling with translation and styled caption export
Zeemo
Multilingual auto subtitles with inline editor and SRT/VTT export
AutoCaption
Automatic captions and subtitles for social videos with customizable styles
Happy Scribe
AI and human-verified transcription and subtitles with subtitle editor
Zubtitle
Auto-timed captions with review editor and social-ready resizing