Caption AI is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
Caption AI — Real-Time Translator & Meeting Assistant for Google Meet Caption AI is a Chrome extension that translates Google Meet captions into your language in real time and provides intelligent summaries, using your own AI provider's API key. Features Real-time translation — Captions are automatically translated as the conversation happens. Supports 21 languages including English, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, and more. Meeting history — Your meeting transcripts are securely saved in your local browser storage. Access them anytime with a single click. Smart summaries — Generate a concise, intelligent summary of everything discussed with just one click at the end of your meeting. Chat with AI — Chat directly with the AI using your saved meeting notes as context to extract actionable insights or ask specific questions. Context support & Custom prompts — Add context like "medical conference" or use custom prompts to perfectly translate industry jargon and tailor your AI outputs. BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) — Maximum privacy and flexibility. Use your own API key from your preferred AI provider. Your data is never stored on our servers. Distraction-free overlay — A seamless, resizable translation panel sits directly inside Google Meet — no tab switching needed.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caption AI (original) | — | — | Free | Caption AI captures Google Meet subtitles and translates them in real time with AI. |
| Quillbot: AI Writing Assistant with Humanizer, Paraphraser & AI Detector | 4.7 | 5M+ | Free | Write better emails, essays and messages with Quillbot's Grammar Checker, Paraphrasing Tool, Generative AI, Summarizer and more! |
| DeepL: translate and write with AI | 4.7 | 4M+ | Free | Translate while you read and write with DeepL Translate, the world’s most accurate translator. |
| Mailtrack | 4.4 | 3M+ | Freemium | Salespeople and recruiters who need to know when an email was actually opened. |
| Google Mail Checker | 4.1 | 2M+ | Free | Displays the number of unread messages in your Google Mail inbox. You can also click the button to open your inbox. |
| Apollo.io: Free B2B Phone Number & Email Finder | — | — | Free | Apollo enables users to find contact info, connect with buyers, track emails, and more for free. |
| HubSpot Sales | — | — | Free | Email tracking, CRM for Gmail, and sales productivity tools in your inbox |
| Email Finder by ContactOut – Email Lookup Tool | 4.4 | 600K+ | Free | Find emails for 75% of Linkedin or ANY website. Save profiles to CRM. Chatgpt comments & email writer. Trusted by 76% of Fortune500. |
| Fathom AI Note Taker for Google Meet | 4.9 | 500K+ | Free | Records, transcribes & summarizes meetings FREE |
| Email Finder by Snov.io | 4.9 | 400K+ | Free | Find email addresses on any website. Our Email Finder lets you collect leads and grow sales on the go. |
| GMass: Powerful mail merge for Gmail | 4.8 | 400K+ | Freemium | A powerful mass email and mail merge system for Gmail. |
Write better emails, essays and messages with Quillbot's Grammar Checker, Paraphrasing Tool, Generative AI, Summarizer and more!
Why it replaces Caption AI: Another popular Email extension: Write better emails, essays and messages with Quillbot's Grammar Checker, Paraphrasing Tool, Generative AI, Summarizer and more!
Translate while you read and write with DeepL Translate, the world’s most accurate translator.
Why it replaces Caption AI: Another popular Email extension: Translate while you read and write with DeepL Translate, the world’s most accurate translator.
Read receipts and link tracking for Gmail.
Why it replaces Caption AI: Another popular Email extension: Read receipts and link tracking for Gmail.
Displays the number of unread messages in your Google Mail inbox. You can also click the button to open your inbox.
Why it replaces Caption AI: Another popular Email extension: Displays the number of unread messages in your Google Mail inbox. You can also click the button to open your inbox.
Apollo enables users to find contact info, connect with buyers, track emails, and more for free.
Why it replaces Caption AI: Another popular Email extension: Apollo enables users to find contact info, connect with buyers, track emails, and more for free.
Email tracking, CRM for Gmail, and sales productivity tools in your inbox
Why it replaces Caption AI: Another popular Email extension: Email tracking, CRM for Gmail, and sales productivity tools in your inbox
Find emails for 75% of Linkedin or ANY website. Save profiles to CRM. Chatgpt comments & email writer. Trusted by 76% of Fortune500.
Why it replaces Caption AI: Another popular Email extension: Find emails for 75% of Linkedin or ANY website. Save profiles to CRM. Chatgpt comments & email writer. Trusted by 76% of Fortune500.
Records, transcribes & summarizes meetings FREE
Why it replaces Caption AI: Another popular Email extension: Records, transcribes & summarizes meetings FREE
Find email addresses on any website. Our Email Finder lets you collect leads and grow sales on the go.
Why it replaces Caption AI: Another popular Email extension: Find email addresses on any website. Our Email Finder lets you collect leads and grow sales on the go.
A powerful mass email and mail merge system for Gmail.
Why it replaces Caption AI: Another popular Email extension: A powerful mass email and mail merge system for Gmail.
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Quillbot: AI Writing Assistant with Humanizer, Paraphraser & AI Detector is the closest match. Another popular Email extension: Write better emails, essays and messages with Quillbot's Grammar Checker, Paraphrasing Tool, Generative AI, Summarizer and more!
Yes — Quillbot: AI Writing Assistant with Humanizer, Paraphraser & AI Detector, DeepL: translate and write with AI, Google Mail Checker are free.
