Who comes out ahead
Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.
Lower starting price
Tie
Both start at from $10/mo
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Tie
4.3 against 4.3
Same job?
Yes
Both are Video tools
Side by side
| Compared on |  Captions |  Luma Dream Machine |
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| Our rating | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Starts at | $10/mo | $10/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Category | Video | Video |
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| Company | Captions (Mirage), founded 2021 | Luma Labs, founded 2021 |
Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Captions better than Luma Dream Machine?
In our reviews Captions scores 4.3 and Luma Dream Machine scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Captions: Built its reputation on captioning first, before adding the Mirage AI avatar. Luma Dream Machine: One of the earliest widely praised consumer text-to-video models, from a 3D-capture company.
Which is cheaper, Captions or Luma Dream Machine?
Both start at the same price (from $10/mo).
Do Captions and Luma Dream Machine have free plans?
Yes, both have a free plan.
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