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Updated September 2026

Submagic review

AI video editor that automatically adds captions, sound effects, B-roll, and auto-zoom to turn raw footage into polished short-form videos. Best for fast automated caption and B-roll editing for short-form clips. Starts at $19/mo.

What's free

Free tier processes about 3 videos/month with full AI caption/editing suite, but exports include a Submagic watermark until upgrading to Pro/Business

Key features

  • AI Captions
  • Magic Clips
  • B-Roll Insertion
  • AI Avatars
  • Auto-Zoom
  • Video Translator

Pros

  • Bootstrapped and profitable ($8M ARR as of 2025)
  • 123-language caption support with claimed 99% accuracy
  • Fast turnaround for single-video edits

Cons

  • No free plan, only a free trial
  • Lower video-length caps on cheaper tiers (2-5 min)
  • Credit-based system can be confusing to budget against

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