ZapCap
ZapCap: A short-form caption editor with translation, effects, and plans from $8 monthly. Ranked #31 of 99 in AI Video Caption Generators by our editors (4.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for short-form creators wanting captions and video effects.
At a glance
- Editor score4.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forShort-form creators wanting captions and video effects
- Free planYes
- Paid from$8/mo
- Caption stylingYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Edits caption wording and timing on a timeline
- Exports rendered MP4 video and SRT, VTT, or TXT subtitles
- Adds B-roll, transitions, sound effects, and silence removal
Where it doesn't
- Videos are limited to 2 minutes
- API access is included with Pro and Agency+; credits cost extra
- Advanced video editing is secondary to its captioning focus
Our verdict on ZapCap
ZapCap is a browser-based AI captioning and video-editing tool for creators, marketers, agencies, podcasters, and small businesses. It transcribes speech, generates animated captions, and lets users adjust caption wording and timing on a timeline. Captions can be translated, then exported as a rendered MP4 or as SRT, VTT, and TXT subtitle files. Its tools for B-roll, transitions, sound effects, clipping, and filler-word removal make it suited to short-form publishing workflows, though the listed maximum video length is 2 minutes.
The published plans start with Free, which costs $0 per month, requires no credit card, and includes AI descriptions and hooks. Starter costs $8 monthly or $96 annually; it adds watermark-free output while retaining AI descriptions and hooks. Pro is $16 monthly or $192 annually, adding premium templates and API access, with credits sold separately. Agency+ costs $32 monthly or $384 annually and lists the same highlights as Pro. This gives individual creators a low-cost entry point, while those needing API access or premium templates must choose a higher tier.
ZapCap is available on the web and through an API, and lists YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram among its integrations. The feature set spans caption styling and exports as well as editing additions, so it can reduce the need to switch tools for basic short-video finishing. It is a stronger fit for creators focused on brief clips than for teams editing longer videos or seeking a dedicated, broad video-production suite. Pick it for editable captions, translation, and quick effects in a short-form workflow; look elsewhere if a 2-minute limit conflicts with your source videos.
Your product? Our editors can test ZapCap in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $149/mo →
ZapCap pricing
All 4 ZapCap plans and prices →
ZapCap fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $8/mo |
| Max video length | 2 minutes |
| Caption languages | Not verified |
| Caption styling | Yes |
| Subtitle export | Other formats |
| Burn-in captions | Yes |
| Speaker identification | Not verified |
| Brand caption presets | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | zapcap.ai |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
ZapCap integrations
ZapCap lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- YouTube
- TikTok
Alternatives to ZapCap
- WhisperA flexible local transcription engine, but not a complete caption-editing product.9.2
- CaptionHubA workflow-rich caption and localization platform for enterprise video teams.8.8
- SubmagicAn all-in-one caption editor with styling, text editing, B-roll, and publishing tools.8.7
Used ZapCap? Be the first to review it
The editor score above is our own research. What this page doesn't have yet is a reader's view — what you used ZapCap for, what worked and what didn't. No stars are seeded and no review is paid for; an editor reads every one before it appears.
Write a reviewTwo minutes · verified accounts only · read by an editor before it appears
Featured on iTechGuides
ZapCap is listed in our AI Video Caption Generators directory. Add the badge to your site — it links back to this page.
<a href="https://www.itechguides.com/products/zapcap/"><img src="https://www.itechguides.com/best/badge/zapcap.svg" alt="Featured on iTechGuides" width="230" height="46"></a>
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Last updated · How we research and update