Twice the videos. Clip detection included.
Submagic built its reputation on beautiful animated captions and emoji overlays. Their caption engine is genuinely impressive. But Submagic's core product is a caption tool — not a clip detector. Their Magic Clips feature is an add-on, and you still need to manually trim your clips. Here's how Katto compares.
Submagic excels at captions but treats clip detection as a paid add-on. If you want a tool that finds viral moments, scores them, cuts them, and adds captions — all included — Katto gives you twice the videos for a comparable price, with no extras to unlock.
| Feature | Katto | Submagic |
|---|---|---|
| Price / month (annual) | €12 | $12 (Starter) |
| Videos / month | 25 | 15 (2 min max each) |
| Resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Languages | 99 | 48 |
| Auto clip detection | Add-on (+$12/mo) | |
| Virality scoring | ||
| Auto captions | ||
| Face tracking | ||
| Gaming stacked layout | ||
| Caption templates | 4+ | 10+ |
| Emoji overlays | ||
| 1-click export to socials | 7 platforms | |
| AI hook (auto text) | ||
| Vocal cleanup | ||
| Background music | ||
| Post scheduling | ||
| Free plan | 2 videos/mo | 3 videos/mo (1.5 min, watermark) |
Submagic charges $12/mo extra for Magic Clips (auto clip detection). With Katto, virality scoring and clip detection are included in every plan — even free.
Katto scores every clip on Hook, Flow, Value and Trend (0-100). Submagic doesn't score clips — you choose manually.
Katto offers 2 free videos/month with no credit card. Submagic's free plan limits you to 3 videos/month at 1.5 min max with watermark.
For a comparable price (€12 vs $12), Katto gives you 25 videos with clip detection and virality scoring built in. Submagic's Starter gives 15 videos at 2 min max — and Magic Clips detection is a separate add-on (+$12/mo).
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where Submagic has an edge:
Choose Katto if...
Creators who need end-to-end clipping (detect + cut + caption + reframe) at an affordable price.
Choose Submagic if...
Creators who already have clips and primarily need animated captions and emoji overlays.
Submagic excels at captions but treats clip detection as a paid add-on. If you want a tool that finds viral moments, scores them, cuts them, and adds captions — all included — Katto gives you twice the videos for a comparable price, with no extras to unlock.
Submagic excels at captions but treats clip detection as a paid add-on. If you want a tool that finds viral moments, scores them, cuts them, and adds captions — all included — Katto gives you twice the videos for a comparable price, with no extras to unlock.
Katto Creator costs €12/month (annual). Submagic costs $12 (Starter)/month. Submagic charges $12/mo extra for Magic Clips (auto clip detection). With Katto, virality scoring and clip detection are included in every plan — even free.
Choose Katto if Creators who need end-to-end clipping (detect + cut + caption + reframe) at an affordable price. Choose Submagic if Creators who already have clips and primarily need animated captions and emoji overlays.
2 free videos every month. See for yourself how Katto compares.