Storias vs Captions: Direct your film, don't edit it

Storias directs your recording. Captions edits raw footage with AI. Different starting points.

Quick comparison (as of September 2026)

Start with	Storias	Captions
AI does	Directs: motion, graphics, captions, layout	Edits: cuts, effects, color; generates AI avatars & synthetic video
Your voice	Captions from your voice, editable	Optional; can use AI creators or digital twins instead
Captions	From your voice, word-accurate	AI-generated from footage
Customization	Pick a look; rest is directed	Full editing with timeline control
Avatar/synthetic	No — you are the talent	Yes — custom AI actors & digital twins (Max plan+)
Watermark	None on any plan	See their site
Starting price	$9.99/month (Starter, 400 cr)	From $24.99/month (Max plan, their iOS price)

Which tool is right for you?

Choose Captions

Choose Captions if you want AI to edit raw footage, apply effects, or create videos with AI avatars and digital twins.

Choose Storias

Choose Storias if you film yourself and want AI to direct the whole film around your performance.

How Storias works

Record or upload. Film yourself on your phone, use the app's teleprompter, or upload a clip. Your voice and recording are the starting point.

Pick a look. Choose from 28 templates: 8 Pro (vertical), 12 Ultra (vertical or widescreen), or 8 Captions (motion-design caption styles).

Download. Storias directs the film in minutes. Download in HD with no watermark, commercial use included. Post anywhere.

Storias pricing

Starter

$9.99/month. 400 credits per month (about 4 videos at 90 seconds each). Videos up to 3 minutes long.

Creator

$34.99/month. 1,200 credits per month (about 13 videos). Videos up to 6 minutes long. Most popular.

Pro

$89.99/month. 3,200 credits per month (about 35 videos). Videos up to 10 minutes long. Priority rendering.

How it works

1 credit = 1 second of finished film. Minimum 15 credits per render. A failed render is never charged. Pay annually and save up to 17%.

Common questions

Does Storias edit my recording?

No. Storias directs your film. Trim in the Edit step before picking a look; your recording plays whole in the film.

Can Captions create AI avatars?

Yes. Their pricing page lists digital twins and custom AI actors on the Max plan and above (captions.ai/pricing, as of September 2026).

What if I don't want to be on camera?

Storias needs your recording. Captions can create videos with AI avatars instead.

How much do they cost?

Storias Creator is $34.99/month for 1,200 credits (1 credit = 1 second of finished film). Captions lists Max at $24.99/month, their iOS price, as of September 2026.

Can I make multiple versions from one Storias film?

Yes. Upload once, then make another film from the same clip using a different look (charged separately by seconds).

Does Storias let me edit after rendering?

No. A finished film is final. Trim your recording first or download and edit elsewhere.

Captions is a trademark of its owner. Storias is not affiliated with it.

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