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Kashie alternative for lyric videos: Soundcave vs Kashie
Soundcave and Kashie both turn a song into short vertical lyric videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. Soundcave syncs the lyrics to the vocals automatically, word by word, and lets you use cinematic template clips, your own video or your cover art; Pro ($14.99/mo or $149/yr) includes 5 songs and 100 exports a month plus music smart links. Kashie is reported to cost $20/month for 60 renders and 20 AI transcriptions, with 50+ AI visual styles; uploading your own video is reported on its higher Giga ($50/mo) and Labels ($100/mo) plans.
Side by side
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| Feature | Soundcave | Kashie |
|---|---|---|
| Lyric sync | Automatic, word by word from the vocals (paste lyrics for extra accuracy); edit any word by hand | AI transcription (20 a month on Pro, as reported) or manual timing by tapping each word |
| Backgrounds | Cinematic template library, your own video, or your cover art | 50+ AI visual styles with clips you can re-roll |
| Your own video as background | Yes — included on Free and Pro | Reported on Giga ($50/mo) and Labels ($100/mo) |
| Price | Free trial song (3 exports); Pro $14.99/mo or $149/yr | Pro $20/mo (60 renders); Giga $50/mo; Labels $100/mo (as reported) |
| Exports per month | 100 on Pro (5 songs) | 60 renders on Pro (as reported) |
| Where it runs | Web browser, on a computer or phone | Web |
| Music smart links | Yes — included | No |
Kashie details checked October 2026 from kashie.ai, LYRC vs Kashie (Sept 2026), Passive Promotion review. Prices change — check their site before you decide.
Choose Kashie if…
- You want lots of stylized AI looks — anime, horror, surreal and more — to test quickly.
- You prefer timing lyrics yourself, word by word.
Choose Soundcave if…
- You want the lyrics synced automatically instead of tapping out every word.
- You want to use your own footage without moving to a higher plan.
- You want smart links and lyric videos in one subscription.
Questions
Is Soundcave cheaper than Kashie?
Soundcave Pro is $14.99/mo or $149/yr and includes 100 lyric-video exports a month plus music smart links. Kashie Pro is reported at $20 a month for 60 renders; we couldn't read Kashie's pricing page directly, so check kashie.ai for current prices.
Can I use my own video in Soundcave?
Yes. Upload your own clip as the background on any plan, or use the template library or your cover art.
Try Soundcave free
One active smart link and a trial lyric video song. No card required.