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A CapCut alternative for auto captions in India

CapCut has been blocked in India since 2020. GetNixa is a caption tool that works in India in your browser and on Mac and Windows, with auto captions in Hindi, Hinglish and 24+ Indian languages.

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Free30 min a month
MP4 + SRTon every plan
100+caption styles
A creator talking to camera with captions
Works in India Hindi and Hinglish Made with GetNixa
In short

Is CapCut banned in India?

Yes. CapCut was among the apps blocked by the Government of India in 2020 under Section 69A of the IT Act, and it is still not officially available in India.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 · Written by the GetNixa team at Offshore Marketers, Mohali, India

Price
Free plan: 30 minutes a month, no card
Languages
24 Indian languages, English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese
Exports
MP4 and SRT on every plan; transcript from Creator; transparent .mov from Pro
Longest video
2 minutes free, up to 30 minutes on Studio
Works on
Web browser, Mac and Windows
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CapCut vs GetNixa for Indian creators

GetNixaCapCut
Available in IndiaYesBlocked since 2020
Pay in rupees with UPIYesNot available in India
Works in a browserYesNot available in India

CapCut's status in India is from public reporting on the 2020 Section 69A order, checked 22 Oct 2026.

How it works

What happens after you drop a video

This is the real GetNixa editor, recorded as it runs. Click a step to jump to it.

getnixa.io/studio
Hinglish · 6 lines · timed to the voiceReal recording, no edits
Live demo

See it in action

Pick a caption style and watch the words appear on the reel, drawn exactly the way the editor draws them.

ORIGINAL
The reel without captions

Caption style

WITH CAPTIONS
The same reel with captions

In the editor you change everything: size, position, every colour and font, and you can save your own look as a preset.

Try it on your video, free
Made with GetNixa

Same reel, a different look every time

Examples made with our templates. Each one is a single click in the editor.

Why GetNixa

Three ways to caption without CapCut

Only one gets you from upload to posted in about a minute.

The old way

Typing it yourself

  • 30 to 60 minutes a reelTyping, timing, fixing
  • Every language by handOnly as good as your typing
  • Captions behind youHours of masking
  • Hook, title, hashtagsAll on you
Best choiceThe GetNixa way

GetNixa

  • Works in IndiaBrowser, Mac and Windows
  • Built for Indian languagesHindi, Hinglish, Tamil and more
  • 100+ caption stylesBold hooks, karaoke, boxes
  • Pay in rupeesUPI, cards, net banking
  • From ₹0, billed in rupeesGST included
Other apps

Generic caption apps

  • A few minutes, then fixingWords need cleaning up
  • Often the wrong scriptHindi comes out garbled
  • Behind-you is rareOr costs extra
  • No AI editStyling is manual
Make it yours

Every caption, styled your way

Start from a template, then change anything. Try it on the phone below.

Look
Highlight colour
Font
Position
Punch words
A creator talking to camera, with a styled caption
  • 100+ templates, searchableFind a look by name or mood, heart your favourites and save your own presets.
  • Every colour, font and effectChange the text, highlight, outline, shadow and box colours of any template.
  • Upload your own fontsAdd your brand's whole font family, Regular to Bold Italic. It's saved to your account.
  • Words behind youPut a line behind your head in one click. GetNixa finds you in every frame.
  • Zooms, emojis and stickersPunch-in zooms, emojis on the right words, stickers and sound effects.
Made for creators

Everything a premium reel needs

Captions behind you

The big word sits behind your head. GetNixa finds you in every frame.

Clean audio

Removes traffic, fans and background music. Only your voice stays.

Translate to English

Speak in any Indian language, add English captions for a wider audience.

Safe zones built in

Captions stay clear of the Instagram and YouTube buttons.

Export anywhere

MP4 up to 4K, transparent .mov for Premiere, SRT for YouTube.

Web, Mac and Windows

Use it in your browser or download the desktop app. Projects and plan follow your account.

Made for

Made for every kind of creator

Instagram ReelsYouTube ShortsPodcast clipsProduct videosAds and UGCWhatsApp statusCourse and coaching videos

Captions in Hindi, Hinglish, Tamil, English and 24 Indian languages, with translation to English.

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30 minutes of captions every month on the Free plan. No card needed.

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Tips

Tips when switching from CapCut

  1. Caption here, edit anywhereExport a captioned MP4, transparent .mov or SRT and keep editing in any app.
  2. Pick Hinglish for mixed talkEnglish words stay English, Hindi in English letters.
  3. Save your lookSave a preset so every video matches your style.
FAQ

CapCut alternative: common questions

Is CapCut banned in India?

Yes. CapCut was among the apps blocked by the Government of India in 2020 under Section 69A of the IT Act, and it is still not officially available in India.

What is a good CapCut alternative for auto captions?

GetNixa is built for captions: it writes every word in Hindi, Hinglish, English or 24+ Indian languages, timed to your voice, with 100+ styles. It works in your browser and on Mac and Windows.

Is GetNixa free?

Yes. The Free plan gives you 30 minutes of captions a month, no card needed, for videos up to 2 minutes.

Can I still edit my video elsewhere?

Yes. Export a captioned MP4, a transparent .mov (Pro and Studio) or an SRT and finish the edit in any editor.

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