Comparison
Captions vs HeyGen
Captions: AI video studio: subtitles, dubbing and generated actors. HeyGen: Create videos with realistic AI avatars and translation into 175+ languages.
| Captions | HeyGen | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Price | Freemium Free plan with watermark and basic editing. Pro $9.99/month, Business $29.99/month. Lite plan on Android for $4.99/month. | Freemium From $29/month (Creator plan). Free plan available with limits (3 videos/month, watermark, 720p). |
| Free plan | ||
| API available | ||
| Open source | ||
| In Spanish | ||
| No watermark | ||
| Platforms | Web · iOS · Android | Web |
Captions
- Automatic subtitles in more than 100 languages
- Dubs the voice into more than 30 languages while keeping the tone
- Mirage Studio generates realistic actors with no camera
- The free plan watermarks output and locks the generative AI
- No public API for automation
HeyGen
- Highly realistic avatars with Avatar IV/V and natural lip sync in 175+ languages
- Professional-quality voice cloning that preserves the original tone and accent
- Robust, well-documented API for enterprise automation and integrations (HubSpot, Zapier, Make)
- Confusing credit system: premium avatars (Avatar IV) burn 20 credits/minute, limiting real output
- Mandatory watermark on the free plan; removing it requires upgrading to Creator ($29/month)