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AfterCut vs OpenCaptions

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AfterCut compared with OpenCaptions
DetailAfterCut logo AfterCutOpenCaptions logo OpenCaptions
What it doesNative screen recorder and video editor for macOS with auto zoom, backgrounds, and 4K export Free, open-source video captions you control
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$29 one-time payment for lifetime license. Record and edit free; pay only to export. Free app (1080p at 30 fps), Pro one-time purchase 14.99 €, self-hosting free
Key features
  • Auto zoom that follows clicks and writes smooth keyframes
  • Customizable backgrounds with gradients, images, shadows and padding
  • Camera overlay with multiple layouts and shapes
  • On-device speech-to-text captions without API key
  • Full timeline editor with trim, splice, and transitions
  • Export in multiple formats and aspect ratios up to 4K 60fps
  • Cursor smoothing and click highlights
  • Auto level to normalize quiet microphone input
  • Team sharing via Workspace accounts with password protection
  • Teleprompter for recording
  • Transcription with Whisper, Parakeet, or Apple Speech
  • Word-by-word animated captions
  • Caption styling and correction
  • Export as MP4, WebM, ProRes, SRT, VTT or JSON
  • iPhone app with on-device transcription
  • Self-hosted Docker deployment
  • HTTP API for scripts and pipelines
  • Integration with Claude, Cursor and MCP clients
  • Support for 13 interface languages
  • GPU acceleration optional for faster transcription
What makes it different
  • Record and edit free, pay only when you export
  • Native Mac app built by a single developer with frequent small updates
  • On-device captions with no API charges or internet required
  • Export videos in any aspect ratio for every social platform
  • Open source with Rust engine shared across browser, app and server
  • No uploads: iPhone app transcribes on device, self-hosted keeps videos local
  • Free with one-time Pro purchase, no subscription required
  • Run on your own server with Docker, no dependency on external services
  • Agent integration for video captioning from Claude and other AI tools
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)20 no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)30
Citation Flow (Majestic)230
Referring domains (Majestic)220

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