Choose Whisper Web if…
- You want subtitles written from the speech, not typed by hand
- You need an SRT or VTT for YouTube or another editor
- The video is private and should not be uploaded
Choose Clideo if…
- You need to cut, merge, resize or compress the video
- You want to style subtitles and export the video in one place
Whisper Web vs Clideo at a glance
| Feature | Whisper Web | Clideo |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Whisper WebSpeech-to-text and subtitle files | ClideoAn online video editing suite |
| Subtitles from speech | Whisper WebYes, with OpenAI Whisper | ClideoA separate Auto Subtitle Generator; Add Subtitles is manual or SRT upload |
| Download SRT | Whisper WebFree | ClideoFrom Add Subtitles |
| Free file size | Whisper Web200 MB and 20 minutes per file | Clideo500 MB for Add Subtitles |
| Where the file is processed | Whisper WebIn your browser on the free plan | ClideoUploaded to Clideo |
| Video editing and export | Whisper WebNot provided | ClideoProvided |
Clideo facts from its official pages, checked 8 Nov 2026. Confirm current plans on each site.
Making the subtitles
Whisper Web
Whisper transcribes the speech into timed cues, so you correct names and timing instead of typing every line. Export SRT or VTT free.
Clideo
Clideo's Add Subtitles tool takes typed captions or an uploaded SRT file, and Clideo lists a separate Auto Subtitle Generator.
Verdict
Generate the SRT in Whisper Web, then upload it to Clideo's Add Subtitles if you want to style and export the video there.
Price
Whisper Web
Subtitle generation is free for files up to 20 minutes and 200 MB. Unlimited is US$20 a month or US$120 a year for cloud transcription of files up to 10 hours or 5 GB.
Clideo
Clideo says its tools can be used for free with some feature limits, listed in its Help Center; its pricing page did not state plan prices when checked.
Verdict
Both start free. Whisper Web's limits are stated per file; check Clideo's Help Center for its current limits.
Where Clideo is stronger
Clideo edits the video itself: cut, merge, resize, compress and style subtitles before exporting. Whisper Web does not touch the video file.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free Clideo alternative for subtitles?
Yes. Whisper Web generates subtitles from speech and exports SRT or VTT free in your browser for files up to 20 minutes and 200 MB. Use the subtitle generator.
Can I use a Whisper Web SRT in Clideo?
Yes. Clideo's Add Subtitles tool accepts an SRT file. Generate and edit it in Whisper Web, then upload it in Clideo to style and export the video.
Can Whisper Web burn subtitles into a video?
No. Burn them in with Clideo or your video editor, or upload the SRT as a caption track.