Submagic alternatives · 2026

Best Submagic Alternatives in 2026 (Free, on iPhone)

Submagic makes great captions, from $12/mo billed yearly, with a 2-minute cap on Starter. These 6 tools cover captions, clips or both. Clipped does both on your iPhone for $0.

By Salvatore Castellitti, who builds Clipped. Updated October 24, 2026. Pricing checked October 2026 on each tool's own pricing page.

At a glance

The short list.

ToolBest forFree planStarting priceUpload neededPlatform
ClippedClipping on iPhone or iPad with no upload, no account, no creditsEvery feature free, small watermark$0. One optional one-time purchase removes the watermarkNo. Runs on the deviceiPhone and iPad (iOS 26)
CaptionsAI edits, AI avatars and talking-head videosFree version: basic tools, no AI creditsMax $24.99/mo (iOS price)Not statediPhone app, Android, web
OpusClipWeb clipping with auto posting and team plans60 credits/mo, watermark, export within 3 daysStarter $15/mo (monthly only)Yes, cloudWeb, iPhone app
CapCutManual editing with templates on phone and desktopFree plan: templates and basic toolsPro EUR 29.99/mo (shown to us; varies by account)Not statediPhone, Android, desktop, web
VizardLong uploads and 4K export on a paid plan60 credits/mo, 720p export, 3-day storageCreator $29/mo, or $14.50/mo yearlyYes, cloudWeb
KlapHands-off web clipping, priced per clipOne free video to tryBasic $14/mo billed yearlyYes, cloudWeb

Pricing checked October 2026 on each tool's own pricing page. Plans, regional prices and promos change; check their site before you pay.

For reference

Submagic itself: no free plan listed. Starter $19/mo or $12/mo yearly (15 videos, 2 min each). Pro $39/mo or $23/mo yearly (40 videos, 5 min). Business $69/mo or $41/mo yearly (100 videos, 30 min). No watermark on paid plans.

Reviews

The tools, one by one.

1. Clippedour app

Best for: Clipping on iPhone or iPad with no upload, no account, no credits. · iPhone and iPad (iOS 26)

Pricing

  • $Free: every feature, no credits.
  • $Exports carry a small clipped.cc watermark.
  • $One optional one-time purchase removes it. No subscription.

Pros

  • +No account, no upload, no credits. Works offline.
  • +AI finds clips and gives each a viral score with reasons.
  • +Face tracking reframe to 9:16, 1:1 or 4:5. Podcast split screen.
  • +11 caption styles, 14 languages, translate captions on device.
  • +Remove pauses, Beats (zooms, count-ups, sound effects), posting schedule.

Cons

  • −iPhone and iPad only, needs iOS 26. No web or Android.
  • −Imports from Photos or Files (MP4 or MOV, up to 2 hours).
  • −Free exports carry a small watermark.
  • −Reminds you to post; it does not post for you.

Clipped FAQ

2. Captions

Best for: AI edits, AI avatars and talking-head videos. · iPhone app, Android, web

Pricing

  • $Free: basic tools like trimming and transitions, 1 caption template, no AI credits.
  • $Max: $24.99/mo, 500 credits a month. Includes turning a long video into clips.
  • $Frontier: $69.99/mo, 1,400 credits. 2x and 4x tiers at $139.99 and $279.99.
  • $Captions notes the listed prices are its iOS plans.

Pros

  • +Strong AI editing: AI Edit styles, chat editor, AI twin.
  • +Captions in 100+ languages, AI Translate and Lipdub.
  • +Teleprompter for recording on the phone.

Cons

  • −Free version has no AI credits and 1 caption template.
  • −Long video to clips is listed under the paid Max plan.
  • −Credits on every paid plan.

Source: captions.ai pricing, checked October 2026

3. OpusClip

Best for: Web clipping with auto posting and team plans. · Web, iPhone app

Pricing

  • $Free: 60 credits a month, watermark, clips stop being exportable after 3 days.
  • $Starter: $15/mo, 150 credits a month, monthly billing only.
  • $Pro: $29/mo monthly, or $14.50/mo billed yearly ($174), 300 credits a month.
  • $Business: custom.

Pros

  • +Virality Score on every clip.
  • +AI captions in 20+ languages.
  • +Auto post to YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Reels on paid plans.
  • +Paste a link (YouTube, Zoom) in the iPhone app.

Cons

  • −Account and credits on every plan.
  • −Free clips carry a watermark and expire for export after 3 days.
  • −Video is processed in the cloud.

Source: opus.pro pricing, checked October 2026

4. CapCut

Best for: Manual editing with templates on phone and desktop. · iPhone, Android, desktop, web

Pricing

  • $Free: free templates and basic editing tools.
  • $Pro: EUR 29.99/mo or EUR 259.99/yr on the page we saw, 650 AI credits a month. Ultra: EUR 68/mo.
  • $CapCut says displayed pricing is for reference only; sign in to see your price.

Pros

  • +Full manual editor with a huge template library.
  • +Long video to shorts tool.
  • +Runs on almost every device.

Cons

  • −AI features sit on Pro with AI credits.
  • −You still pick and cut most moments yourself.
  • −Price depends on your account and region.

Source: capcut.com pricing, checked October 2026

5. Vizard

Best for: Long uploads and 4K export on a paid plan. · Web

Pricing

  • $Free: 60 credits a month (1 credit = 1 minute), 720p export, 3-day storage.
  • $Creator: $29/mo, or $14.50/mo billed yearly ($174). No watermark, 4K.
  • $Business: $39/mo, or $19.50/mo billed yearly ($234).

Pros

  • +Free plan takes uploads up to 60 minutes.
  • +Subtitle translation and auto reframe.
  • +Post scheduling on Creator.

Cons

  • −Free exports are 720p and up to 10 minutes long.
  • −Free videos are stored for 3 days.
  • −Every uploaded minute costs a credit.

Source: vizard.ai pricing, checked October 2026

6. Klap

Best for: Hands-off web clipping, priced per clip. · Web

Pricing

  • $Free: try it with 1 video (from the klap.app home page).
  • $Basic: $14/mo billed yearly, 100 clips a month.
  • $Pro: $39/mo billed yearly, 300 clips a month.
  • $Pro+: $94/mo billed yearly, 1,000 clips a month.

Pros

  • +You pay for clips generated, not minutes uploaded.
  • +Unlimited social accounts and analytics on every plan.
  • +Clean, simple web flow.

Cons

  • −No ongoing free plan.
  • −Monthly prices are not shown on the pricing page.
  • −Browser only, cloud processing.

Source: klap.app pricing, checked October 2026

Captions burned in, on the phone.

A long podcast goes in; captioned 9:16 clips come out. The AI picks the layout per clip: split view for two speakers, blur fill for wide shots.

interview_ep42.mp41:47:12
ON DEVICE · 0% NETWORK6 CLIPS FOUND
PODCASTS · INTERVIEWSSplit viewBoth speakers, stacked. Picked when two people are talking.
DYNAMIC CLIPSBlur fillOriginal frame kept, blurred edges. Picked for wide and group shots.

Why Clipped

Submagic-style captions, without the plan.

11 styles, 8 fonts

Karaoke, Neon, Behind speaker, One word, Negative and more. Any colour, any height.

No 2-minute cap

Import videos up to 2 hours and let AI find the clips.

On device

Apple Speech transcribes 14 languages on the iPhone. No upload.

$0

Every feature free. One optional one-time purchase removes the small watermark.

How to pick

Pick by what you need.

If you wantPick
Free captions and clips on iPhone or iPadClipped
AI avatars and AI editsCaptions
Web clipper with auto postingOpusClip
Manual editing with templatesCapCut
Long uploads on the webVizard
Pay per clipKlap

FAQ

Submagic alternatives, answered.

Is Submagic free?

Submagic lists no free plan, but offers a free try with no credit card. Starter is $19/mo, or $12/mo billed yearly, for 15 videos a month up to 2 minutes each. Pricing checked October 2026 on submagic.co.

What is the best free Submagic alternative?

On iPhone or iPad: Clipped. 11 caption styles, 8 fonts, any colour, 14 languages, all free and on the device. Exports carry a small watermark; one optional one-time purchase removes it.

Which caption styles does Clipped have?

11: Off, Bold, Karaoke, Neon, Italic, Ghost, Accent, Static, Behind speaker, One word and Negative. Animate with Type-on or Pop. Fix any word with Edit text.

Can Clipped also cut clips from a long video, like Magic Clips?

Yes. Clipped finds the best moments in videos up to 2 hours, scores each clip from 0 to 100, reframes to 9:16 with face tracking, and adds captions. All on the device.

Is there a Submagic alternative on iPhone?

Clipped and Captions are iPhone apps. CapCut and OpusClip also have phone apps. Submagic's pricing page does not mention a phone app.

Can I translate captions for free?

In Clipped, yes. Translate captions uses Apple Translation on the device. A language downloads once, then works offline.

More: Clipped vs Submagic, auto captions on iPhone.

More comparisons

Other alternative lists.

OpusClip alternatives →7 tools compared, free and paid.Is OpusClip free? →Free plan limits, and free picks.Klap alternatives →Six clippers and their free plans, compared.Vizard alternatives →Long video to clips, side by side.CapCut alternatives →iPhone apps that find clips for you.Captions app alternatives →iPhone caption and clip apps.quso.ai alternatives →Formerly vidyo.ai. Free plans, compared.2short.ai alternatives →YouTube to shorts, without minute caps.Pictory alternatives →Long video to clips, without a trial clock.

Captions for $0

Captioned clips, made on your iPhone.

Free on iPhone and iPad. Your video never leaves the device, and there are no credits. One optional one-time purchase removes the watermark.

Download on the App Store