# Captions: what it does, who it is for and alternatives > Captions: An AI video editor that captions talking-head videos in 100+ languages, trims pauses and filler words, and adds eye contact correction and AI… Source: https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/captions · Updated 2026-10-20 · Free from Stepthrough (https://learn.ynteractive.com) Updated October 20, 2026 · By [Robert Breen](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/about) An AI video editor that captions talking-head videos in 100+ languages, trims pauses and filler words, and adds eye contact correction and AI avatars. [Video & avatars](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/video-avatars) · Free plan · Free lesson Official site: [captions.ai](https://www.captions.ai) ## What Captions does You upload a recording or generate footage, and Captions can edit the whole video at once with scene cuts, b-roll and a chosen style. You can also ask for changes in plain text through its chat-style editor. It removes background noise, filler words and pauses, and can add royalty-free music, which helps when you need a short company or training clip without an editor. ## Who Captions is for - Marketers - Social media managers - Trainers - Small business owners ## Key features - AI Edit for whole-video edits with scene cuts, b-roll and styles - Automatic stylized captions and subtitles in 100+ languages - AI avatars or a digital twin of yourself - Eye contact correction and background noise removal - Trims pauses and filler words - Text-to-edit: change a video by typing a prompt ## Privacy and data Its parent company Mirage says it is SOC 2 compliant and hosted in US-based Google Cloud data centers, with role-based permissions, audit trails and multi-factor authentication. Source: [Captions’s own page](https://mirage.app/safety-and-security). Before you put client data in, check your company’s AI rules and the plan’s data settings. ## Learn Captions free on Stepthrough - Free lesson: [Turn a Raw Client Video into a Captioned LinkedIn Clip using Captions](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/captioned-client-video-for-linkedin) (8 min) - News: [Captions explained](https://learn.ynteractive.com/news/2026-10-16-captions-ai-video-editor) - Comparison: [The best AI tools for real estate agents in 2026](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/best-ai-tools-for-real-estate-agents) - Comparison: [The best AI video tools for marketing and social video in 2026](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare/best-ai-video-tools-for-marketing) - Guide: [Synthesia alternatives](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/alternatives/synthesia) - Glossary: [Aspect ratio](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/glossary/aspect-ratio) - Glossary: [Auto captions](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/glossary/auto-captions) ## Alternatives to Captions Other AI video generators in the directory. - [**Opus Clip**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/opus-clip) Free plan Turns long videos into short clips for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, with captions and virality scores. - [**Flova**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/flova) Free plan An AI video agent for creators: describe a video in chat and it builds clips, audio and consistent characters on a storyboard, with an option to ask before every generation. - [**DomoAI**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/domoai) Free trial Turns product photos and images into short videos and animations for social. - [**Renderforest**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/renderforest) Free plan Turns a written brief into a narrated explainer or promo video with AI scenes, voiceover and captions, plus logos and templates. - [**Synthesia**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/synthesia) Free plan Create training and explainer videos with AI avatars that speak 140+ languages. No camera or studio needed. - [**HeyGen**](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/tool/heygen) Free plan AI avatar videos and video translation with lip sync. Turn scripts into presenter-led videos. [All 31 AI video generators](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/video-avatars) ## Frequently asked questions **What is Captions?** An AI video editor that captions talking-head videos in 100+ languages, trims pauses and filler words, and adds eye contact correction and AI avatars. You upload a recording or generate footage, and Captions can edit the whole video at once with scene cuts, b-roll and a chosen style. You can also ask for changes in plain text through its chat-style editor. It removes background noise, filler words and pauses, and can add royalty-free music, which helps when you need a short company or training clip without an editor. **Who is Captions for?** Captions fits marketers, social media managers, trainers and small business owners, and other office teams with the same job to do. **Is Captions free?** Captions has a free plan; paid plans add more usage or features. Plans change often, so check the official pricing page before you commit. **What are some alternatives to Captions?** Other AI video generators include Opus Clip, Flova, DomoAI, Renderforest and Synthesia. **Is Captions safe for work data?** Its parent company Mirage says it is SOC 2 compliant and hosted in US-based Google Cloud data centers, with role-based permissions, audit trails and multi-factor authentication. Check your own company’s rules, and use a business plan with training turned off for client data. ## “Listed on Stepthrough” badge Add this badge to the Captions website, press page or docs. It links to this page, so your visitors can see the listing. Copy the HTML ```text Listed on Stepthrough ``` Checked against Captions’s official site on October 20, 2026: [source 1](https://www.captions.ai), [source 2](https://mirage.app/safety-and-security). Spotted something out of date? Email [rbreen@ynteractive.com](mailto:rbreen@ynteractive.com). Listings are free; [submit your AI tool](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/submit). [The full AI tools directory](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools) · [Video & avatars](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/ai-tools/video-avatars) · [Tool comparisons](https://learn.ynteractive.com/content/compare)