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mp4.now compared with OpenCaptions
Detailmp4.now logo mp4.nowOpenCaptions logo OpenCaptions
What it doesREST API for converting MP4 videos and related formats programmatically Free, open-source video captions you control
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree tier: 10 conversions/day, 10 MB files. Free Account: 20 conversions/day, 50 MB files. Premium: €9.99/mo (€95.99/year), unlimited conversions, 200 MB files, 60 req/min API. Premium Plus: €29.99/mo (€287.99/year), 1 GB files, 500 req/min API. API credits: 1,000 credits $12.00 one-off or $8.40/mo, Free app (1080p at 30 fps), Pro one-time purchase 14.99 €, self-hosting free
Key features
  • Three-step async conversion process: submit, poll, download
  • No SDK installation required, configure only with API key
  • CPU-heavy format detection with 2-credit cost
  • Rate limiting and quota management per minute and month
  • Usage dashboard showing quota and consumption
  • Automatic refund on rejected requests—no overage charges
  • White-label outputs with no branding on Premium Plus
  • Webhooks and batch API on Premium Plus
  • API access with no credit cost for Premium Plus subscribers
  • 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
  • No SDK required—just HTTP client and API key
  • Truly asynchronous conversion prevents long HTTP timeouts
  • No overage charges—over-quota requests refused, not billed
  • Multiple pricing options: one-off credits or monthly subscriptions
  • Commercial license and resale rights included in Premium Plus
  • 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)14 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)120
Referring domains (Majestic)30

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