Arcads
AI UGC ad generator that creates scroll-stopping video ads using 1000+ realistic AI actors, built for performance marketers running paid campaigns.
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Captions
AI Avatar and UGC ToolsFreemium
AI video editor that automatically cuts scenes, adds captions, corrects eye contact, and generates talking avatar videos from raw footage like a professional editor.
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Pricing
Pricing Comparison
Arcads
Starter$99/mo
10 videos, 100+ AI actors, standard render
Creator$199/mo
20 videos, custom gestures, priority render
Enterprise$Custom
50+ videos/month, API access, bulk discounts
Captions
Free$0
Limited exports, basic features
Pro$29/mo
Unlimited videos, AI avatars, eye contact correction
Growth$49/mo
Advanced AI features, 30 min dubbing
Business$Custom
Team access, priority support
Features
Feature Comparison
Arcads
1000+ AI Actors LibraryUGC-Style Video AdsMultiple Video FormatsBackground RemoverActor Swap FeatureCustom AI Avatar CreationVideo TranslationGesture ControlLip Sync TechnologyB-Roll IntegrationScript to VideoBatch Ad GenerationMulti-Language SupportAd Platform ExportSeedance 2.0 IntegrationProduct In Hand ShotsTalking Head VideosCamera Angle Variations
Captions
AI Video EditingAuto Caption GenerationEye Contact CorrectionAI Avatar CreationB-Roll OverlayVideo TranslationSubtitle GeneratorScene Auto-CuttingOutfit and Background SwapAI Edit StylesCustom AI ActorProduct PlacementTalking Head VideosSocial Media FormatsNoise ReductionSilence RemovalScript to VideoMobile App
Fit
Best For & Not For
Arcads
✅ Best For
✅DTC brand owners and performance marketers who need to produce 20 to 50 ad creative variations per week to run systematic A/B tests on Meta and TikTok without hiring UGC creators at $80 to $200 per video.
✅Growth agencies managing multiple client ad accounts who need a fast, scalable pipeline for generating UGC-style creatives across different products, niches, and target audiences simultaneously.
❌ Not For
❌Users who need built-in ad analytics or campaign management alongside creative generation, as Arcads focuses only on video creation and requires a separate platform like Meta Ads Manager for publishing and tracking.
❌Creators who need detailed post-production editing tools like text overlays, music tracks, or animated captions within the same app, since Arcads does not include a full-featured video editor.
Captions
✅ Best For
✅Solo content creators and small business owners who record their own talking-head videos and want AI to handle all the editing, captioning, and formatting for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts automatically.
✅Creators who want to build a faceless video channel by generating a custom AI avatar from a selfie and reusing it across multiple videos without appearing on camera each time.
❌ Not For
❌Video production teams that need advanced multi-track timeline editing, color grading, or motion graphics capabilities, as Captions is optimized for fast social video creation rather than cinematic post-production workflows.
❌Users who primarily need enterprise features like team workspaces, SCORM export, or compliance-level security certifications, which are not a focus of the Captions platform.
Availability
Platform & Accessibility
Arcads
web-based
Captions
web-basedmobile
Use & Audience
Tasks & Who It's For
Integrations
Integrations
Arcads
Marketing
Meta Ads
Social Media
TikTok
Automation
Zapier
Captions
Social Media
TikTokInstagramYouTube
Use Cases
Real-world Use Cases
Arcads
1
A DTC skincare brand owner generates 15 ad variations in a single afternoon by selecting different AI actors and rewriting the hook three times each, giving their media buyer a full week of creative testing material before a weekend Meta campaign launch.2
A performance marketing agency creates localized ad videos for a food delivery client in English, Spanish, and Portuguese using Arcads' translation feature, tripling their creative output without adding headcount.3
An e-commerce founder launching a new supplement uses Arcads to produce a UGC-style unboxing ad featuring a relatable AI actor, running it as a cold traffic ad on TikTok and achieving a 3.2x ROAS on the first week.Captions
1
A fitness coach records a 15-minute workout tutorial on her phone and uses Captions to automatically cut it into a polished 90-second Reel with captions, B-roll, and her preferred edit style, posting it the same day without any editing experience.2
An e-commerce founder creates a product showcase video by generating a custom AI avatar from her photo and filming it against different virtual backgrounds for each of her five product lines, saving two days of shoot time per month.3
A podcast host uses Captions' eye contact correction feature to fix every episode's video recording where he looks at his notes, making all his YouTube videos appear as if he is always looking directly at the audience.Keep Exploring
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