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Captions vs Livestorm

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Captions

Video Production

AI video editor that automates post-production at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Livestorm logo

Livestorm

Webinars

The video engagement platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Captions credit rollover limited to 3x monthly maximum, forcing spending within quarters; Livestorm billed per attendee credit at 2.50 EUR, where one credit is consumed per unique participant per session over a 12 month period
  • They diverge on capability: Captions covers AI Edit, Livestorm covers Browser-based.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Captions and Livestorm actually diverge.

Attributes where Captions and Livestorm differ
AttributeCaptionsLivestorm
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryVideo ProductionWebinars
FoundedUnknown2016

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Captions

  • AI Edit
  • Auto-Captions
  • AI Avatars
  • Eye Contact Correction
  • Background Noise Removal
  • Pause Trimming
  • Text-to-Edit
  • Royalty-Free Music

Only in Livestorm

  • Browser-based
  • Live webinars
  • Automated webinars
  • On-demand content
  • Engagement tools
  • HubSpot
  • Salesforce
  • Slack

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Captions

  • Rapid video production for social media content at scalenot Livestorm
  • Converting long-form recordings into short-form clipsnot Livestorm
  • Adding captions and translations for global audience reachnot Livestorm
  • Cleaning up podcast and interview audio automaticallynot Livestorm
  • Building library of branded videos with consistent stylingnot Livestorm

Livestorm

  • Running live and on demand webinars from the browsernot Captions
  • Hosting product demos and virtual events with registration pagesnot Captions

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Captions

  • Credit rollover limited to 3x monthly maximum, forcing spending within quarters
  • Free plan provides limited editing capability, requiring immediate paid upgrade
  • Minimum 3-day refund window and 10-20 percent credit usage threshold restricts refunds
  • Per-credit pricing model increases costs for high-volume video production
  • Enterprise plan requires custom negotiation with no transparent pricing

Livestorm

  • Billed per attendee credit at 2.50 EUR, where one credit is consumed per unique participant per session over a 12 month period
  • Cost therefore scales with audience rather than being a flat subscription, so a successful webinar is a larger bill
  • The Pro plan caps sessions at 4 hours, and 12 hour sessions require Enterprise
  • Live attendees are capped at 3,000 per event on both published plans
  • Enterprise pricing is custom and not published

Pricing, plan by plan

Captions

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic editing tools
    • Trim functionality
    • Transitions
  • Max$24.99/month
    • 500 AI credits per month
    • AI Edit styles
    • Digital twins and custom AI actors
  • Scale 1x$69.99/month
    • 1,400 AI credits per month
    • Everything in Max
    • Sophisticated generative AI model access
  • Scale 2x$139.99/month
    • 2,800 AI credits per month
    • Everything in Max
    • Sophisticated generative AI model access

Livestorm

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 20 minutes
    • 10 attendees
    • Unlimited events
  • Pro$99/month
    • 4 hours
    • 100 attendees
    • Custom branding
  • Business$299/month
    • 4 hours
    • 500 attendees
    • Advanced features

Which should you pick?

Choose Captions if

  • You need ai edit.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want auto-captions.
Captions review

Choose Livestorm if

  • You need browser-based.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want live webinars.
Livestorm review

Questions people ask

Is Captions or Livestorm better?
Neither clearly leads. Captions starts at Free and Livestorm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Captions or Livestorm?
Captions starts at Free and Livestorm at Free.
Does Captions or Livestorm run on more platforms?
Captions runs on Web, iOS, Android. Livestorm runs on Web.
Can I use Captions for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Captions best used for?
Captions is most often used for rapid video production for social media content at scale, converting long-form recordings into short-form clips, adding captions and translations for global audience reach, cleaning up podcast and interview audio automatically. Of those, rapid video production for social media content at scale and converting long-form recordings into short-form clips are not what Livestorm is typically brought in for.
What can Captions do that Livestorm cannot?
Captions covers AI Edit, Auto-Captions, AI Avatars, Eye Contact Correction. Livestorm covers Browser-based, Live webinars, Automated webinars, On-demand content.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Captions: What is the price of the Max plan?

The Max plan costs $24.99 per month and includes 500 AI credits per month, AI Edit styles, digital twins, chat-based editor, and custom B-roll.

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Livestorm: How much does Livestorm cost?

Livestorm uses a usage-based model where customers purchase yearly attendee credit packs at EUR 2.50 per attendee. One credit is consumed per unique participant per session, regardless of session duration or whether they join live, watch replays, or access on-demand content.

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Captions: How many languages are supported for captions?

Captions supports 100+ languages for auto-caption generation with 100+ caption style options.

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Livestorm: Does Livestorm offer a free trial?

Yes, Livestorm offers a free trial with no credit card required and no installation necessary, allowing users to test the platform before purchasing credits.

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Captions: Can I use Captions on mobile devices?

Yes, Captions is available on iOS App Store and Google Play for mobile editing, along with the web-based editor.

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Livestorm: Do Livestorm team members count against credit consumption?

No, team members do not consume credits. Only actual participants (whether attending live sessions, watching replays, or accessing on-demand content) count as 1 credit per session attendance.

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Captions: What does the Scale pricing tier include?

Scale plans offer 1,400, 2,800, or 5,600 AI credits per month at $69.99, $139.99, and $279.99 respectively, with everything in Max plus access to sophisticated generative AI models.

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