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Best Deepgram alternatives in India (2026)
Deepgram is a caption tools product from Deepgram, San Francisco, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 16 have a free plan, 3 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Deepgram are Captions (Free plan), Dubverse (Free plan), ElevenLabs Dubbing (Free plan), Opus Clip (Free plan) and Vizard (Free plan). Captions is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹1,500/month.
Why businesses look for a Deepgram alternative
Indian support and GST
Deepgram is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Deepgram alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Deepgram's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Deepgram (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | Captions | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Dubverse | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  ElevenLabs Dubbing | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Opus Clip | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 5 |  Vizard | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  AI4Bharat | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Submagic | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Otter.ai | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Vitra.ai | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Rask AI | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  Veed Subtitles | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Zubtitle | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  ZapCap | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 14 |  Amara | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Descript Captions | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  quso.ai | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 17 |  Munch | ₹4,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 18 |  AssemblyAI | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Subly | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  CapCut Captions | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Deepgram alternatives in detail
2. Dubverse
Dubverse · Gurugram · Caption tools · 4.5/5
AI dubbing in Indian languages built in Gurugram.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Deepgram
- Built in India (Gurugram)
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Deepgram
- Built in India (Chennai)
Compared with Deepgram
- No free plan, unlike Deepgram
8. Otter.ai
Otter.ai · Mountain View · Caption tools · 4.5/5
Meeting transcription with Indian founder.
Free plan
Free plan available
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Deepgram
- No free plan, unlike Deepgram
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Compared with Deepgram
- No free plan, unlike Deepgram
Deepgram alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Deepgram alternatives
Indian alternatives to Deepgram
How to choose a Deepgram alternative
- Test on your own footage with Indian accents and code-mixed speech.
- Check Hindi and regional language accuracy if relevant.
- Look for styled caption templates if you make short-form content.
Deepgram alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Deepgram in 2026?+
The closest matches to Deepgram on App Advisor are Captions (Free plan), Dubverse (Free plan), ElevenLabs Dubbing (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Deepgram, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Deepgram?+
Yes. 16 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Captions (Free plan), Dubverse (Free plan), ElevenLabs Dubbing (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Deepgram?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Submagic starts lowest at ₹1,500/mo. Captions also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Deepgram?+
Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Dubverse (Free plan), AI4Bharat (Free), Vitra.ai (₹2,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Deepgram vs Captions: which is better?+
Captions is the closest match to Deepgram in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Deepgram alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in caption tools or a category Deepgram also covers, and Deepgram's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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