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Submagic

AI short-form video editor for animated captions, clipping, B-roll and publishing workflows.

Research-based score
4.1
Tested
Features and capabilities4.3

Vendor documents caption generation, short clipping, B-roll, automated cuts, publishing and API, but credits and length caps meaningfully limit the entry plan.

Usability and implementation3.9

G2 exact-product reviews describe a time-saving workflow alongside dated reports of editing failures and support friction; no Toollers editing sessions were performed.

Pricing and value transparency4.1

Official US prices explicitly show $19/$39/$69 monthly versus $12/$23/$41 annual-equivalent per member, with 45/120/300 credits and non-refundable terms.

Integrations, security and trust4.0

Zapier, Make, n8n, Google Drive and Gumloop integrations and an HTTP video API are vendor-documented; a private API or compliance SLA has not been examined.

Scored by Aditya Verma

Quick facts

Vendor
Turbo Studio S.A.S.
Pricing model
paid
Plan pricing
$19/member/mo monthly; $12/member/mo equivalent billed annually Vendor source checked; not a hands-on review
Free plan
Not confirmed
Free trial
Yes — check eligibility
Last verified
Not yet verified

About Submagic

Submagic is a browser-based AI video editing product for turning creator, podcast, interview and marketing footage into caption-led social clips. The editor combines transcription, animated subtitles, text-based trimming, suggested short clips, B-roll, zoom effects and supported social publishing. Current USD subscriptions are per member, with 45/120/300 AI credits across Starter, Pro and Business; project length, media assets, resolution and API entitlement vary materially by plan.

Best for

Social media managers, agencies, creators, educators and marketers producing caption-heavy shorts and repurposing existing recordings.

Submagic pros and cons

Pros

  • Published Starter/Pro/Business pricing maps 45/120/300 credits to roughly 15/40/100 videos, helping estimate capacity.
  • Caption animation, transcript trimming, B-roll and automated zooms cover common short-form editing steps.
  • Pro extends to branded layouts and social publishing, while Business offers 4K/60 FPS, longer uploads and custom templates.
  • Vendor documents Zapier, Make, n8n, Google Drive, Gumloop and a video editing API.
  • Matched G2 reviewer posts commonly credit faster subtitling and repurposing when the output matches expectations.

Cons

  • −Monthly outputs are constrained by AI credits and a vendor conversion schedule rather than unlimited use.
  • −Starter limits input video duration to two minutes; Pro five minutes and Business thirty.
  • −Professional stock, advanced editing and multiple social accounts are gated behind paid upgrades.
  • −Recent G2 critics allege intermittent service access, weak support and disappointing edits; these are individual third-party accounts, not Toollers tests.
  • −Official terms generally disallow refunds of monthly or annual fees, subject to applicable consumer-law withdrawal rules.

Features

Stock B-roll
Starter basics; Pro premium
Text-based editing
Starter+
Video editing API
API-enabled plan · API-minute allowances and keys require verification.
Auto zoom and silence removal
Pro+
Magic Clips
Plan limits apply · 2/5/30-minute duration limits apply.
Auto translations
Plan limits apply · Language quality not tested.
4K video export
Business · Advertised up to 4K at 60fps.
Publishing and analytics
Pro+, more profiles on Business
AI captions
Starter+
Brand kit and custom templates
Pro brand kit; Business templates

Platforms

HTTP APIHosted video renderingAuthorized social publishingWeb video editing workspace

Integrations

Make n8n Social channels Submagic API Gumloop Zapier Google Drive

Pricing — vendor source checked

Pricing at a glance

Starter
USD 19.00/month
USD 12.00/month with annual billing

Per member: $19 paid month-to-month; $12/month equivalent annually ($144 prepaid per year). 45 credits for roughly 15 videos, up to 2 minutes and 1080p/30fps exports.

Pro
USD 39.00/month
USD 23.00/month with annual billing

Per member: $39 billed monthly; $23/month annual equivalent ($276 prepaid per year). 120 credits, roughly 40 videos and 5-minute input; brand kit and assisted polishing.

Business + API
USD 69.00/month
USD 41.00/month with annual billing

Per member: $69 billed monthly; $41/month annual equivalent ($492 prepaid per year). 300 credits, roughly 100 videos, up to 30 minutes; API, multi-profile and 4K/60fps.

Free evaluation
See pricing details

Vendor advertises trying Submagic for free and no credit card; this is not a published permanent Free subscription or priced plan, and a fixed trial length is not documented.

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Official pricing / availability source · Checked 27 October 2026. Confirm current taxes, regional terms and allowances. A listed plan is not necessarily the cheapest option.

Editorial verification: Not yet verified. Check the vendor's site for current pricing.

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Submagic — frequently asked questions

What does Submagic do?
It automates subtitles, selects short clips from footage, offers text-based trimming, B-roll, visual zooms, branding and social publishing support.
How much does Submagic cost?
The current USD pricing table shows Starter $19, Pro $39 and Business $69 per member monthly, or $12/$23/$41 per month equivalents when paid annually.
How many videos can I edit on each plan?
Vendor estimates 15/40/100 video equivalents from 45/120/300 AI credits on Starter/Pro/Business, but credit deductions depend on work done.
Is Submagic free?
The vendor advertises a free start without a card; a permanent free editing/export tier is not established in the official paid plan matrix.
Can Submagic clip long podcasts?
Yes, Magic Clips supports repurposing, but the official per-video limits are 2, 5 or 30 minutes by tier.
Does Submagic integrate with Zapier?
Yes. The vendor explicitly names Zapier, Make, n8n, Google Drive, Gumloop and a developer API; account usage limits apply.
Can I cancel and get a refund?
Cancellation is available in the account billing panel. The contract says fees are generally not refundable except where applicable consumer-law withdrawal rights apply.
Has Toollers tested Submagic?
No. This unapproved research draft is based on vendor records and separately attributed buyer reviews; no hands-on Toollers test is recorded.

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