The Best Clipchamp Alternative
Clipchamp's free autocaptions work in one language only and can drop mid-video. CentClip: 50+ languages at 5¢/min, no subscription, credits never expire.
CentClip vs Clipchamp: Pay 5¢/Min vs Microsoft's Subscription Wall
| CentClip | Clipchamp | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay-as-you-go | Freemium |
| Cost per minute | 5¢/min | Free for captions; 4K export requires M365 at $6.99–$9.99/mo |
| Subscription required | No | No standalone plan - premium requires Microsoft 365 ($6.99–$9.99/mo) |
| Credits expire | Never | N/A - no credit system |
| Free tier | 5 min · no watermark | Yes - unlimited 1080p exports, AI captions (single language per video), watermark-free |
| Languages | 50+ | Single language per video |
| Best for | Any creator, any volume | Quick English captions for videos already being edited in Microsoft's browser-based editor |
Clipchamp details as of June 2026 — verify before relying on them.
Clipchamp is a free browser-based video editor built by Microsoft, available to anyone with a Microsoft account. Its auto-caption feature is included at no cost, but carries a hard limit: one language per video, no exceptions. Longer clips frequently stop captioning before the end, and performance degrades outside Microsoft Edge. Unlocking 4K export or a brand kit requires purchasing a full Microsoft 365 Personal subscription at $6.99–$9.99 per month - there is no standalone Clipchamp upgrade path, which means paying for an entire productivity suite to access a single feature.
CentClip is purpose-built for transcription, not video editing. It supports 50+ languages per file, processes long videos without dropout, and works in any browser without a Microsoft account or subscription. At 5¢ per minute, a creator captioning 10 minutes of video pays $0.50 with CentClip - versus a minimum of $6.99 per month if Clipchamp’s ecosystem premium becomes unavoidable. Credits never expire, so there is no penalty for captioning at your own pace.
One price. $10 at a time.
$10 = 200 credits = 200 minutes. 1 credit = 1 minute = 5¢. Buy as many as you want — credits never expire.
How much will my video cost?
30 credits · covered by 1 × $10 recharge
First 5 minutes are free.
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FAQ
Does Clipchamp add captions for free?
Yes - Clipchamp's auto-caption feature is free for all users with a Microsoft account, with no paywall on caption generation itself. However, 4K export and brand kit features require a Microsoft 365 subscription at $6.99–$9.99/mo.
What languages does Clipchamp support for subtitles?
Clipchamp generates autocaptions but restricts each project to a single language - you cannot mix languages or produce captions in multiple languages within one video.
Does CentClip offer a free trial?
Yes - CentClip includes 5 free minutes with no credit card required, so you can test accuracy and workflow before committing any payment.
Can I export an SRT file from Clipchamp?
Clipchamp does not offer a direct standalone SRT download; the caption workflow is tied to its video export process rather than a dedicated transcription file output.
Do CentClip credits expire?
No - CentClip credits never expire, so occasional users are never penalized for an idle month and there is no subscription required to keep your balance active.
Caption your next video for free.
5 free minutes, no credit card. Pay 5¢ a minute only when you export.
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