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SendShort alternative for animated captions.

SendShort creates and captions short videos. If you need captions only, compare the pricing and workflow first.

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SendShort AI is a short-form video tool that turns long videos into shorts and adds animated captions in 100+ languages. Its paid plans start at $19/month (Starter) when billed monthly. AnimateCaptions is an alternative for creators who only need animated captions burned into clips they already edited, with a free tier and lower-cost paid plans.

Key takeaways

  • SendShort lists Starter at $19/month, Professional at $29/month, and Business at $59/month (billed monthly).
  • SendShort offers 3 free videos to start; it says it has no free trial beyond that.
  • SendShort's SRT export is not included on Starter.
  • AnimateCaptions has an ongoing free tier and does not do long-video clipping.

What is SendShort AI?

SendShort generates short clips from long videos and adds auto captions with animated styles, caption themes, and translation on higher plans.

SendShort pricing

When checked on October 28, 2026, SendShort listed Starter at $19/month ($15 yearly) with 20 shorts per month up to 90 seconds; Professional at $29/month ($23 yearly) with 50 shorts up to 3 minutes; and Business at $59/month ($47 yearly) with unlimited shorts up to 10 minutes.

SendShort AI alternative for captions only

If you don't need long-video-to-shorts, a caption-only tool costs less and is simpler. AnimateCaptions captions MP4 or MOV clips with 32+ animated presets, word-level timing, transcript correction, and per-line positioning.

When to stay with SendShort

Stay with SendShort if you need automatic clip generation, caption translation, or SRT export — AnimateCaptions does none of these.

SendShort vs AnimateCaptions

FeatureAnimateCaptionsSendShort
Primary jobAnimated captions on finished clipsLong video to captioned shorts
Free optionFree tier (3 uploads / month, watermark)3 free videos to start
Entry paid plan (monthly billing)See /pricing$19/month
Transcription languages41 + auto-detect100+ (listed)
Caption translationNoProfessional plan and up
SRT exportNoNot on Starter

SendShort details checked on October 28, 2026 from sendshort.ai/pricing. Plans change — verify before buying.

Step by step

From source video to captioned MP4.

  1. 1

    Upload your short video

    Choose an MP4 or MOV file in the browser. The spoken audio is transcribed automatically with word-level timing.

  2. 2

    Review and correct the words

    Read the transcript against the preview and fix names, brands, numbers, or specialist terms before they reach your audience.

  3. 3

    Choose and customize a caption style

    Start from one of 32+ animated presets, then adjust the font, colors, outline, background, emphasis, and position for the video.

  4. 4

    Export a burned-in MP4

    Render the captions into the video and download a finished file whose text stays consistent across social platforms and devices.

Editor walkthrough

Edit and preview before you export.

Correct words, customize the style, reposition individual lines, and preview the burned-in result.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

How much does SendShort cost?

SendShort listed $19, $29, and $59 per month for Starter, Professional, and Business when billed monthly, with lower yearly rates.

Is SendShort free?

SendShort offers 3 free videos to start without a credit card; ongoing use requires a paid plan.

Can AnimateCaptions make shorts from a long video?

No. Upload a clip of up to 2 minutes (5 minutes on Pro) that you have already cut.

What video files can I upload?

AnimateCaptions accepts MP4 and MOV files up to 500 MB. It is designed for short-form clips up to two minutes long.

Can I correct the transcript before exporting?

Yes. You can click incorrect words in the browser editor, correct names or terminology, hide unwanted segments, and preview the result before export.

Are the captions permanently added to the video?

Yes. The export is an MP4 with open captions rendered into the video frames. They remain visible when the file is posted or shared.

Is AnimateCaptions free?

There is a free tier with no credit card required. Free exports include a small AnimateCaptions watermark; paid plans remove it.

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Add accurate animated captions to your next clip.

Upload, correct, style, position, and export in one browser workflow.

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