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COMPARE/VIDEO CREATION/KAPWING · SUBMAGIC
VIDEO CREATION · HEAD TO HEAD● YOU PICK THE WINNER
KapwingvsSubmagic
Two tools. Verified data. Side by side. Everything on this page is vendor-sourced and dated. We don't pick a winner. That's your call. Use the Lens to apply your own criteria.
Kapwing
Starts at$16/mo
Free planYes
Plans4 tiers
Features8 features
Integrations6 native
PlatformsWeb · API
MCP serverNo
Submagic
Starts at$19/mo
Free planNo
Plans7 tiers
Features9 features
Integrations4 native
PlatformsWeb · API
MCP serverNo
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ALL TOOLS UPDATED 2026.05.01
CAPABILITIES
Where they overlap, where they don't
Functional roles from both tools, split by coverage. The corners are where the two tools become different products.
Only KapwingRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
1- Translator
Both3 of 9 roles in the verified union.
3- Video Editor
- Video Captioner
- Clip Generator
Only SubmagicRoles covered exclusively by this tool.
5- Video Transcriber
- Video Publisher
- Audio Transcriber
- Content Repurposer
- Social Media Publisher
ROLE COVERAGE···
PLAN LADDER
Every plan, mapped to one ladder
Both tools laid out by ascending monthly cost. Expand any plan to see what's included.
AT A GLANCE
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FACT
Category
Video Creation
Video Creation
Starting Price
$16/mo
$19/mo
Pricing Model
Freemium
Freemium
Plans
4 tiers
7 tiers
Free Plan
Yes
No
Free Trial
No
Yes
Platforms
Web · API
Web · API
Top Features
8 features
9 features
Integrations
6 native
4 native
Public API
No
Yes
Webhooks (In)
No
No
INTEGRATIONS · 10 TOOLS
Integrations from both tools, side by side
Integrations sourced from each tool's own documentation. Where both tools connect to the same app, you see it once. The rest shows where their ecosystems diverge.
BOTH0
6
4UNION10
INTEGRATION
NOTES
ChatGPT
✓
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Integration for AI-powered image generation and editing
Instagram Reels
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✓
Direct publishing to Instagram Reels. Confirmed on homepage and marketing pages as a primary publishing destination.
Kling
✓
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AI model integration for video enhancement and stylization
Nano Banana
DEEP READ
What it does
Features and capabilities sourced from each tool's own documentation, structured for comparison.
Kapwing
TOP FEATURES · 8
F01
AI Video GenerationaiGenerate videos from text prompts, scripts, or images using AI models including Sora, Veo, and MiniMax for instant professional-quality content production.
F02
Auto-Subtitles & TranslationlanguageGenerate and brand subtitles in one click and translate videos into 100+ languages with AI-powered voices or custom voice clones.
F03
AI Avatars & PersonasaiConvert scripts into spoken videos using photorealistic AI presenters or clone your own digital avatar without cameras or recording equipment.
F04
Auto-Generate Social ClipsvideoAutomatically extract high-impact moments from long videos and create multiple short clips optimized for TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram.
F05
Real-Time Team CollaborationcollaborationEdit and review videos together in shared workspaces with in-video comments and direct feedback, eliminating email and Slack back-and-forth.
F06
Smart Audio EditingaudioAutomatically remove silences, filler words, and background noise with AI-powered Smart Cut and Clean Audio for broadcast-quality sound.
Submagic
TOP FEATURES · 9
F01
AI Captions and Subtitle Generatortext48+ languages with 99% accuracy and animated caption options for engaging, accessible video content.
F02
AI B-Roll GeneratorvideoAuto-imports stock footage and user videos, with controls over frequency and placement. Adds visual variety to talking-head content automatically.
F03
Smart Trim and Silence RemovaleditingAutomatically removes filler words and bad takes in 3 speed modes. Reduces manual editing time for interview and presentation videos.
F04
AI Auto-ZoomperformanceMultiple zoom styles including fast zoom, crash zoom, smooth, expo, and linear. Dynamically reframes footage to emphasize key moments.
F05
AI Eye Contact CorrectionaiSingle-click fix for talking-head videos where the speaker is looking at notes or a second monitor instead of the camera. Corrects eye direction automatically.
F06
AI Video TranslationlanguageAuto-translates captions to 100+ languages, enabling creators to reach global audiences without manual subtitle creation.
WHO IT'S FOR
Who each tool is built for
Use cases and fit tags from each tool's own positioning. Match these to your context, not their marketing.
Marketing teams and agenciesMarketing teams use Kapwing to produce high volumes of on-brand social content in days instead of weeks. The AI video generation, auto-subtitles, and multi-language dubbing enable campaigns to launch faster across regions. Real-time collaboration ensures brand consistency across teams and eliminates approval delays.
Enterprise communications teamsOrganizations reach global audiences by translating and dubbing videos into 100+ languages with AI voices or custom voice clones. Internal communications teams publish updates accessible to every office; international marketing teams expand into new regions while maintaining message consistency without reshoots.
Educators, training teams, and learning platformsTeachers and trainers convert lesson plans into engaging video tutorials without cameras or editing skills. Student assignments include video creation tasks supported by Kapwing's template library. Organizations scale training content by converting webinars and presentations into polished videos with subtitles.
creatorSocial media managers create TikTok and Instagram Reels daily using auto-captions and direct publishing. Automated captioning, trimming, and optimization replace manual editing for each video.
teamAgencies convert long-form podcasts and streams to short-form clips automatically with Magic Clips. Single recordings become multiple platform-native assets without manual editing work for each clip.
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BROADEN THE SHORTLIST
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