Generate professional descriptions, keywords & metadata in seconds. Perfect for stock photographers & creators.
Use with your own AI keys or subscribe for instant access. Available for macOS and iOS.
Choose between hassle-free subscriptions or bring your own API keys
🎉 Summer Sale: Save 50% on Lifetime licenses until August 31!
Available on both macOS and iOS. All plans include access to our full feature set, including 12 professional caption templates, custom template creation, metadata embedding, and iCloud sync across devices.
See why CaptionSmith is the smarter choice for professional photographers
| Feature | CaptionSmith | PhotoTag.ai | Xpiks | MetaMagic | Photo Mechanic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Caption Generation | ✓ Multiple providers | ✓ Single provider | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bring Your Own AI Keys | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Subscription Option | ✓ Both platforms | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stock Photography Mode | ✓ Optimized for stock | Basic | Manual only | ✗ | Manual only |
| GPS-Aware Captions | ✓ Auto location extraction | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Manual only |
| Caption Templates | ✓ 12 built-in + custom | Limited presets | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Batch Processing | ✓ Up to 100 images | ✓ 50 images | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ | ✓ Unlimited |
| XMP Sidecar Support | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW File Support | ✓ DNG, CR2, NEF, ARW | JPEG only | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| iCloud Sync | ✓ Settings, templates, keys | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mobile App | ✓ iOS & iPadOS | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ iOS |
| Pricing (Monthly) | From $4.99 or BYOK | $9.99 credits | $99 one-time | $49 one-time | $150 one-time |
Why CaptionSmith stands out: We're the only tool that offers both flexible subscription pricing AND the option to bring your own AI keys. Plus, our stock photography mode is purpose-built for Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, and Getty contributors.
See how much you can save with the Power User plan
Based on Claude Haiku (~$0.001/caption) or GPT-4o-mini (~$0.0005/caption)
Based on typical competitor pricing ($0.10-0.20/credit)
| AI Provider | Cost per Caption | Your Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku (recommended) | ~$0.001 | $0.10 |
| Claude Sonnet | ~$0.003 | $0.30 |
| GPT-4o-mini | ~$0.0005 | $0.05 |
| Gemini Flash | ~$0.0002 | $0.02 |
Recent updates and features
No API keys needed! Subscribe and start captioning instantly on both macOS and iOS. Choose from Basic, Pro, or Unlimited plans.
12 professional presets including Stock Commercial, Real Estate, Food Photography, Travel, and more. Create custom templates on macOS and iPad.
Automatically extract location data from photo EXIF and incorporate it into captions. Perfect for travel and landscape photography.
Optimized presets for Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, and Getty Images. Includes compliance validation for editorial vs commercial content.
Your settings, templates, and API keys sync seamlessly across all your Apple devices.
Import photos directly from Photos app, Safari, Files, or any app that shares images. Process up to 100 photos at once.
Start with a free trial. No credit card required.