CaptionLab vs Simon Says — Comparison for Premiere Pro Editors

Side-by-side

Feature	Simon Says	CaptionLab
Where footage is processed	✗ Uploaded to their cloud	✓ Stays on your machine
Works fully offline	✗ Requires internet/upload	✓ Yes, after one-time setup
Pricing model	✗ Subscription	✓ $39 once, forever
Native inside Premiere Pro	✓ Yes, panel extension	✓ Yes, panel extension
Language coverage	Varies by plan	✓ 99 languages, all included

When Simon Says might be the better fit

Simon Says offers a polished web-based transcript editor alongside its Premiere integration, which can be convenient for teams that review and edit transcripts collaboratively online.

When CaptionLab is the better fit

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Client or NDA footage

Nothing gets uploaded anywhere — transcription happens entirely on your own machine.

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Non-English projects

Ukrainian, Polish, Turkish, Arabic, and dozens more — all 99 Whisper languages, no extra tier.

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You'd rather not pay monthly

One $39 payment instead of an ongoing subscription just for captioning.

Frequently asked questions

Can I switch from Simon Says to CaptionLab mid-project?

Yes — CaptionLab outputs standard SRT files, the same format most subtitle and editing tools use, so existing subtitle work isn't locked in.

Does CaptionLab require an account, like Simon Says does?

No account needed to use the plugin day-to-day — just enter your email and order ID once to activate after purchase.

Is CaptionLab a plugin for Simon Says, or a replacement?

A replacement specifically for the transcription/captioning step — CaptionLab runs entirely inside Premiere Pro and doesn't require Simon Says at all.

Try CaptionLab risk-free

One-time $39. Works offline. 14-day money-back guarantee.

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