In today’s global content landscape, the language your video speaks matters almost as much as what it says. Whether you’re a creator trying to connect with international fans or a brand reaching into new markets, multilingual video editing tools are now essential.
But not all platforms are created equal.
In this post, we compare the language support of four leading AI video editing tools: SubMagic, Opus Clip, Descript, and reap. If you’re looking for the best tool to reach a truly global audience, the differences might surprise you.
Over 75% of internet users prefer content in their native language. If your video tool can’t meet that need, you’re missing out on massive engagement opportunities—and limiting your global impact.
Multilingual support isn’t just about accessibility. It affects:
That’s why choosing the right tool for video translation, captioning, and transcription makes a huge difference in your content strategy.
SubMagic supports 50+ languages, including widely spoken ones like:
While this is a solid lineup, it doesn’t go far beyond mainstream audiences. If you’re trying to reach users in niche markets or use regional dialects, SubMagic may fall short.
With support for just 20+ languages, Opus Clip provides basic multilingual support. Popular choices like English, French, and Portuguese are included, but the limited variety makes it hard to scale beyond core markets.
Descript is a popular tool for podcasters and video creators alike. It supports transcription in 25 languages, including:
That’s a decent range, but still not enough for creators with international growth ambitions.
Here’s where things change dramatically.
reap supports over 98 languages—nearly double SubMagic, and far ahead of Opus Clip and Descript. And it’s not just about the numbers. reap includes both high-traffic global languages and lesser-served regional dialects.
No other tool in its class matches reap’s linguistic depth and versatility.
Having a broader language library isn’t just a nice-to-have—it directly boosts ROI.
reap allows content creators to reach overlooked audiences across continents. Whether you’re targeting rural India or French-speaking Africa, reap’s support ensures your message lands.
With one tool, you can localize a single video into dozens of versions, making your international marketing or educational strategy far easier to scale.
Creators working in non-English environments can edit, transcribe, and subtitle in their native language, improving productivity and accuracy.
reap uses advanced AI transcription that adapts to language-specific grammar, tone, and phonetics. This ensures less post-editing and more natural results—even in complex or tonal languages.
Tools like SubMagic and Opus Clip require workarounds or third-party translation help. reap handles it all in-platform—faster, smoother, and more affordable.
Want to release a campaign in 10 languages? You can do it with reap in a single workflow. This is a huge time-saver for teams and solo creators alike.
Instead of hiring translators or managing language silos, reap makes multilingual content creation scalable without the price tag.
If you’re serious about creating inclusive, engaging, and scalable video content, reap is the only tool that gives you the full package of:
Whether you’re running a global campaign, building an international YouTube channel, or trying to reach non-English-speaking customers, reap empowers you to succeed without the limitations of its competitors.
Try reap’s multilingual video editing tools and experience the power of 98+ languages in one seamless platform.
Reap automates your video workflow: AI highlight detection picks the best moments, transcripts let you edit by editing text, and silence removal and auto reframing keep viewers engaged. With AI dubbing in 80+ languages and caption translation in 98+ languages, it replaces separate auto‑cut, storyboard editing and background‑music tools while preparing content for TikTok, Shorts and Reels.
Sam is the Product Manager at reap, and a master of turning ideas into reality. He’s a problem-solver, tech enthusiast, coffee aficionado, and a bit of a daydreamer. He thrives on discovering new perspectives through brainstorming, tinkering with gadgets, and late-night strategy sessions. Most of the time, you can find him either sipping an espresso in a cozy café or pacing around with a fresh brew in hand, plotting his next big move.