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Kekoso

Paid#91 of 99 in AI Video Caption Generators

Kekoso: A private Mac caption tool with broad exports, but no styling or speaker identification. Ranked #91 of 99 in AI Video Caption Generators by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: 7-day trial; best for mac users wanting private transcription.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
7-day trial
Best for
Mac users wanting private transcription
Free plan
No
Paid from
$29 one-time
Caption styling
No
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Local, on-device processing works offline indefinitely
- Exports SRT, VTT, and TXT with readability-based cue grouping
- Supports 99 languages, watched-folder batches, and AI-client integrations
Where it doesn't
- Requires an Apple silicon Mac running macOS 14.4 or later
- Does not provide caption styling or burned-in captions
- Does not identify speakers in recordings

Our verdict on Kekoso

Kekoso is a macOS speech-to-text application for generating transcripts and subtitle files from MP4 and MOV videos, audio, and YouTube links. It suits Mac users who want local processing for caption creation, dictation, call recording, and AI-assisted workflows. Recognition runs on-device, and the published feature set supports 99 caption languages. The app is designed for Apple silicon Macs and requires macOS 14.4 or later, so it is not a general-purpose option for Windows, Linux, or older Mac hardware.

Pricing is straightforward: the Kekoso licence costs $29 as a one-time purchase and includes use on up to three of your own Macs, free updates through the 1.x line, and indefinite offline operation. A seven-day trial is available. The licence covers dictation, files and links, call recording, and an MCP server, rather than separating these capabilities across multiple paid tiers. For caption work, Kekoso exports SRT, VTT, and TXT files and groups caption cues using readability limits. Watched-folder processing adds a way to handle batches of subtitle jobs.

Its strongest fit is privacy-conscious Mac workflows that prioritize local recognition over visual caption production. Vocabulary corrections and word replacements can help maintain preferred terminology, while the local MCP server connects with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Codex, and ChatGPT desktop. Call recording can create separate speaker tracks, but the product does not identify speakers. It also lacks styling and burn-in captions, so users who need finished, visually designed video captions will need another tool for that stage. Choose Kekoso for offline transcription, exports, and automation; choose an alternative when speaker labeling, caption design, or burned-in delivery is central.

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Kekoso pricing

Plans 7-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Kekoso fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$29 one-time
Max video length	Not verified
Caption languages	99 languages
Caption styling	No
Subtitle export	Srt and vtt
Burn-in captions	No
Speaker identification	No
Brand caption presets	Not verified
Free trial	7 days · no card needed
Money-back guarantee	30 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Codex, ChatGPT desktop
Pricing	7-day trial (source)
Website	kekoso.app
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Kekoso integrations

Kekoso lists 4 integrations on its own site.

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Codex
ChatGPT desktop

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