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Captions

A mobile-first AI video studio for creating short-form videos: AI actors, prompt-to-video, text-based editing, captions, B-roll, and music generation.

Best for
Mobile-first short-form creators who want to produce complete videos — including AI actors — from their phone.
Audience
Short-form creators, mobile-first creators, advertisers, solo video makers
Category
Video

Where it fits

Mobile-first short-form creators who want to produce complete videos — including AI actors — from their phone.

AI video creationAI actors and digital twinsprompt-to-videocaptioning and text-based editingB-roll and music generation

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Pricing note

Free plan with limited credits (60-200 one-time credits per help docs). Max $24.99/month (500 credits/month); Scale $69.99/month (1,400 credits); Scale 2x $139.99/month (2,800 credits); Scale 4x $279.99/month (5,600 credits); Enterprise custom. Help docs also list a Basic tier at $9.99/month (200 credits). Prices reflect iOS plans per the official pricing page.

Checked Aug 13, 2026. Verify the current plan, credits, output limits, and commercial terms before purchasing.

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Is it legit?

Who is behind Captions, where it is based, and what is publicly known about its funding. Company details change — verify on the official site before committing.

Company
NOCAP, Inc. (d/b/a Captions, now Mirage)
Founded
2025 (rebrand); originally Captions
Headquarters
New York, NY, USA
Funding
Backed by investors including Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, Jacob Andreou, and Jared Leto (per company about page)

Trade-offs to check

  • Every AI generation consumes credits (e.g., prompt-to-video 16 credits per 6s; AI Edit 10-40 credits per help docs).
  • Credit balance is capped at 3x the monthly allowance; individual credit top-ups are not available.
  • Company rebranded to Mirage in 2025 — check which brand name the app shows in your region.

Evaluation guide

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