A CapCut alternative for captions in India
CapCut's auto captions were the go-to for reels, but the app is not available on the Indian Play Store or App Store. Kool Captions does the captions part in your browser, built for Hinglish and Indian languages.
CapCut is a full video editor; Kool Captions is a caption tool with the editing a talking-head reel needs around the captions. If what you used CapCut for was auto captions on reels, here is how they compare. CapCut's status in India is as reported in October 2026; check the app stores for the latest.
Side by side
| Feature | Kool Captions | CapCut |
|---|---|---|
| Available in India | Yes: in any browser, on a phone or a computer, nothing to install | Not on the Indian Play Store or App Store; blocked in India since 2020 |
| Hinglish & Indian languages | Built for Hinglish in Roman letters, plus Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali and more | Auto captions in many languages; Hinglish in Roman letters is not its focus |
| Word-by-word timing | Yes | Yes, with animated caption templates |
| Editing | Captions plus filler and pause removal, audio cleanup, music, punch-in zoom | A full editor: cuts, effects, transitions, music |
| Free to try | 2 minutes of transcription and 3 minutes of exports free | Free app with paid Pro features |
| Best for | Hinglish and Indian-language talking-head reels | Full edits with effects, where the app is available |
Where Kool Captions is different
- Works in India today, in the browser on your phone: no app store, no workaround.
- Hinglish written the way your viewers type it, word by word, with English words left in English.
- Free to try, free to start, packages from ₹99 for 5 videos.
CapCut is a complete editor with effects and transitions that Kool Captions does not try to match. If you only need a full editor, other apps available in India (such as VN or InShot) cover that; for the captions themselves, especially in Hinglish, try Kool Captions on one reel.
Comparison last checked October 2026. CapCut is a trademark of its owner; this page is an independent comparison and is not affiliated with or endorsed by CapCut.
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Is CapCut banned in India?
CapCut is not available on the Indian Play Store or App Store; it has been blocked in India since 2020, along with other ByteDance apps. Check the app stores for the latest.
What is the best CapCut alternative for captions in India?
For auto captions on reels, especially in Hinglish or another Indian language, Kool Captions works in your browser with nothing to install. For full editing with effects, VN and InShot are on the Indian app stores.
Can I get CapCut-style word-by-word captions?
Yes. Kool Captions times every word to your voice, with 100+ styles, including karaoke-style highlights.
Is Kool Captions free to try?
Yes. Kool Captions is a free caption generator to start: your first 2 minutes of transcription are free, with the full editor, and 3 minutes of exports are free (720p, in the Clean, Creator, Viral Red and Editorial styles).