A Free Submagic Alternative for Animated Captions
If you mainly use Submagic for eye-catching captions, Aura Captions does that for free, right in your browser. Upload a video, pick a style like neon, glitch or typewriter, and download it with the captions burned in. No credit card while we're in early access. If you want extra AI edits on top, Submagic does more.
Try Aura Captions free →Quick verdict
Choose Submagic if you want an all-in-one short-form tool with extra AI edits. Choose Aura Captions if what you're after is distinctive animated caption styles, free, in a single step.
Aura Captions vs Submagic at a glance
| Aura Captions | Submagic | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A focused animated-caption tool | An AI tool for short-form video, with captions and extra editing features |
| Where it runs | Your web browser | Online |
| Auto captions | Yes, tuned for English speech | Yes |
| Caption looks | Neon, holographic, glitch, LED, rainbow, typewriter, handwrite, cotton candy | Caption templates |
| Extra AI editing | No: captions only | Yes, beyond captions |
| Watermark | None | See Submagic's own plans |
| Price | Free in early access | See Submagic's pricing page |
When Submagic is the better pick
- You want one tool to handle captions and other AI edits to your short-form clips.
- You publish a lot of clips and want more of the editing automated.
- You need features beyond captions, which Aura Captions doesn't offer.
When Aura Captions is the better pick
- You only need captions, and your edit is already finished.
- You want looks that stand out, like holographic, LED, handwrite or cotton candy.
- You'd like it free, with no credit card and no watermark, during early access.
- You want little setup: sign in with Google, upload, pick a style, download.
Add animated captions with Aura in 3 steps
- Upload.Sign in with Google and add your video. Common video files up to 4.8 GB work.
- Pick a look.Speech is transcribed automatically, with timing for each word. Choose the caption style you like.
- Download.Preview it, then download a 30 fps video with the captions burned into the picture.
FAQ
Is there a free alternative to Submagic?
Yes. Aura Captions is free while in early access, with no credit card and no credits to buy. You just sign in with Google to upload.
Does Aura add a watermark?
No. Videos you download from Aura Captions have no watermark.
Can Aura cut or zoom my video like Submagic?
No. Aura only adds animated captions. It doesn't cut, zoom, add B-roll or translate, so finish those edits elsewhere first.
Which caption styles does Aura have?
Neon, holographic, glitch, LED, rainbow, typewriter, handwrite and cotton candy.
Does it work for TikTok, Reels and Shorts?
Yes. Upload a vertical video and download it with captions burned in, ready to post anywhere.
What files and languages work?
Common video files up to 4.8 GB. Exports render at 30 fps, and automatic captions are currently tuned for English speech.