Video Caption / Subtitle Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of auto-captioning video with AI.
Results update automatically as you type.
Result
$0.3600 per video
60 min · $36.00/month for 100 videos
- STT rate
- $0.006/min
- Per video
- $0.3600
- Per month
- $36.00
Captioning is transcription applied to video audio. Enter clip length and monthly volume to estimate your per-video and monthly captioning cost.
How this is calculated
This calculator uses the media formulas described in our methodology. All figures are estimates for planning; verify current pricing with each provider before relying on them.
Worked example (defaults)
With the default inputs above, here is the result:
Result
$0.3600 per video
60 min · $36.00/month for 100 videos
- STT rate
- $0.006/min
- Per video
- $0.3600
- Per month
- $36.00
Frequently asked questions
Is captioning just transcription?+
Largely yes — the audio is transcribed with timestamps. Translating captions adds LLM cost on top.
How accurate are AI captions?+
Very good for clear speech; review for names, jargon and noisy audio before publishing.