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CaptionBake

Freemium#48 of 99 in AI Video Caption Generators

CaptionBake: A focused desktop editor for offline English captions, styling, and MP4 burn-in. Ranked #48 of 99 in AI Video Caption Generators by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac and Windows users needing offline burn-in.

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Mac and Windows users needing offline burn-in
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$39 one-time
Caption styling
Yes
Facts checked
19 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free unlimited full-resolution MP4 exports without a watermark
- Imports SRT, VTT, SBV, ASS/SSA, and TTML-related files
- Pro adds Whisper captions, karaoke timing, and a local HTTP API
Where it doesn't
- On-device caption generation is limited to English
- Pro checkout is still coming soon
- Desktop app support is limited to macOS and Windows

Our verdict on CaptionBake

CaptionBake is a desktop application for Mac and Windows users who need to import caption files, style subtitles in a live preview, and burn them into MP4 videos. It also converts videos to MP4 without captions, making it useful for creators, editors, and teams that want local processing rather than a browser-based workflow. CaptionBake supports SRT, VTT, SBV, ASS/SSA, and TTML-related caption files, with controls for font size, layout, colors, stroke, and shadow in the free edition.

The free plan is unusually capable for a desktop caption tool: it includes unlimited full-resolution MP4 export, no watermark, caption burn-in from imported files, and caption-free video conversion. The $39 one-time Pro option adds on-device English caption generation with Whisper, system fonts, named style presets, karaoke highlighting, a word-timing editor, editable ASS export, and a local HTTP REST API. Pro checkout is still coming soon, so buyers should distinguish between the published price and current availability.

CaptionBake’s strongest focus is offline caption production with direct control over the exported video. Bundled FFmpeg supports local processing, while the live preview and timing editor help refine subtitle presentation before export. The local API also gives automation-oriented users a way to create exports through localhost. Its scope is narrower for teams requiring caption generation in multiple languages, speaker identification, or platforms beyond macOS and Windows. Choose CaptionBake for offline English captioning, imported subtitle styling, and MP4 burn-in; consider an alternative if multilingual generation or broader collaboration features are central requirements.

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CaptionBake pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026.

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CaptionBake fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$39 one-time
Max video length	Not verified
Caption languages	1 languages
Caption styling	Yes
Subtitle export	Other formats
Burn-in captions	Yes
Speaker identification	Not verified
Brand caption presets	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS, Windows
Integrations	2 integrations: FFmpeg, localhost HTTP API
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	corelogic.cc
Facts checked	19 Sep 2026

CaptionBake integrations

CaptionBake lists 2 integrations on its own site.

FFmpeg
localhost HTTP API

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