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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | clideo.com | submagic.co | Switch / compare |
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| Text to speech | 87/100 MP4 · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Video compression | 84/100 MP4 · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| Subtitle generator | 79/100 SRT · Output attached | 72/100 SRT · Output attached | Active task |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | Clideo Subtitle generator 79/100 Seven-aspect task score Clideo subtitle generator delivers a fast and straightforward cloud transcription workflow. On the 15.5s video benchmark, server processing completed in 3.30s with 100% segment retention and 72.0% timestamp alignment. The web editor permits manual text corrections and direct unencumbered download of native .SRT subtitle files. Tested export SRT · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-04 | Submagic Subtitle generator 72/100 Seven-aspect task score Free export of standard .srt subtitles is supported via the project options menu, with server async speech recognition completing in 9.91 seconds; transcript retains 100% of segments with a 29.63% WER, though the export action requires navigating nested menus. Tested export SRT · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-04 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | Sitewide online video editing, compression, and AI subtitle utilities · 2026-10-29 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free2026-10-29 ↗ Free Free Free Up to 500MB per file, 14 days cloud storage, 10 credits/month Basic video compression, cutting, merging, and subtitle preview；Watermarked exports, 720p max resolution, basic compression；Free forever；No expiration Pro (Monthly)2026-10-29 ↗ USD 12/month — Monthly Unlimited upload file size, permanent cloud storage, 500 credits/month No watermark, high quality video compression, 4K exports, auto subtitles, and AI translation；Auto-renews monthly at $12/month；Auto-renews monthly；Valid until end of billing cycle Pro (Annual)2026-10-29 ↗ — USD 108/year Annual Unlimited upload file size, permanent cloud storage, 500 credits/month No watermark, high quality video compression, 4K exports, auto subtitles, and AI translation；Billed annually at $108/year ($9/month equivalent, saves 25%)；Auto-renews annually；Valid for one year 3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free tier supports 500MB uploads (watermarked, 720p cap, 14-day retention, 10 credits/mo); Pro plan is $12/mo or $108/yr ($9/mo equivalent, saves 25%) with no watermark, high-quality compression, 4K exports, and unlimited storage. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Clideo Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-29 Capture 1 ↗ | Submagic creator short-form video editing and dynamic caption subscription plans · 2026-10-30 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Trial2026-10-30 ↗ Free Free Free Try AI auto captions, animated emojis, and text-based trimming Explore dynamic captions, auto zooms, jump cuts, and audio cleanup；Exported videos contain Submagic watermark, limited trial credits Starter (Monthly)2026-10-30 ↗ USD 19/month — Monthly 45 credits/month (~15 videos), 2 min max duration, 1080p 30 FPS No watermark, AI auto captions, free b-roll/audio, text-based trimming, 10min API Pro (Monthly)2026-10-30 ↗ USD 39/month — Monthly 120 credits/month (~40 videos), 5 min duration, Storyblocks b-roll/audio AI auto zooms, bad-take & silence removal, AI clean audio, social publishing Business (Monthly)2026-10-30 ↗ USD 69/month — Monthly 300 credits/month (~100 videos), 30 min duration, 4K 60 FPS 4K 60 FPS export, 10 custom templates, brand kit, custom dictionary, priority rendering Starter (Annual Equivalent)2026-10-30 ↗ — Annual price not verified Annual Card displays $12/month billed yearly, saves $84, 45 credits/month Displays $12/month equivalent billed annually; total annual bill not stated on card. Pro (Annual Equivalent)2026-10-30 ↗ — Annual price not verified Annual Card displays $23/month billed yearly, saves $192, 120 credits/month Displays $23/month equivalent billed annually; total annual bill not stated on card. 6 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Free trial available without credit card; Starter plan costs $19/mo ($12/mo equiv billed yearly, 45 credits / 15 videos); Pro costs $39/mo ($23/mo equiv billed yearly, 120 credits / 40 videos); Business costs $69/mo ($41/mo equiv billed yearly, 300 credits / 100 videos); annual cards state monthly equivalents. Verification has gaps; unknown prices and quotas are not inferred. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified Submagic Official Pricing Page ↗ · 2026-10-30 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free tier includes 10 credits/month to try auto-subtitles and export .SRT files | Free trial credits allow exporting .srt files directly via Options menu |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Not verified |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Not verified | Not verified |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Word error rate (WER): 33.33% · Timestamp alignment: 72% · Segment retention: 100% · Formatting score: 100/100 | Word error rate (WER): 29.63% · Timestamp alignment: 32.5% · Segment retention: 100% · Formatting score: 100/100 |
| Fixture findings | Fast 3.30s speech segmentation with 100% segment retention and free native .SRT file export. | Subtitle timeline achieves 100% segment alignment; specialized terms exhibit partial transcription variance (WER 29.63%). |
| Original historical observation | Clideo completed speech recognition for the 15.5s fixture in 3.30s and offered immediate native .SRT download. | Submagic transcribes 15.5s benchmark video in 9.91s cloud processing and provides direct .srt export. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
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| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | SRT · Output attached · Check watermark record | SRT · Output attached · Check watermark record |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | Standard SubRip (.srt) native subtitle deliverable (3 segments) | Standard SubRip (.srt) subtitle file (10 timeline slices) |
| Watermark observation | Not verified | Not verified |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Not verified |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 3.3s · End-to-end reference: 3.3s | Network-observed server wait: 9.91s · End-to-end reference: 9.91s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-04 · anchor_subtitle_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-11-04 · anchor_subtitle_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | Not verified | Not verified |
| Sign-in methods | Supports Google OAuth, Apple ID, and email sign-in | Google OAuth and email registration |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Not verified |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Clideo Ltd. | Submagic SAS |
| Recorded origin | Cyprus | Paris, France |
| Domain history record | Domain registered in 2019 | Domain registered in 2023 |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| External reputation record | Headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus; incubated by multimedia software developer Softo; millions of monthly users. | Founded in Paris, France; recognized for its dynamic subtitle animations and viral short-form social templates. |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Processing location unconfirmed | Processing location unconfirmed |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics · Stripe | Google Analytics · Stripe · Customer.io |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
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| Deliverable specifications | 15 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Standard SubRip (.srt) native subtitle deliverable (3 segments) | 15 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Standard SubRip (.srt) subtitle file (10 timeline slices) |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 3.3s (API mode: async_verified; network upload 0s / end-to-end 3.3s shown for reference only, never penalized) | 12 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 9.91s (API mode: async_verified; network upload 0s / end-to-end 9.91s shown for reference only, never penalized) |
