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SRTGen is an AI-powered platform for transcribing, translating, and styling subtitles for short- and long-form video.
Free planWebAPI
Best Subtitle Tools in 2026
Subtitle tools help you create, edit and manage timed text for video. Compare support for auto-captioning, subtitle translation, speaker labels, and exports such as SRT and VTT. Check how a tool works on your Android phone or tablet before choosing it. The listed platforms also include web, API, Windows, Linux, macOS and self-hosted setups; compare maximum video length, pricing and free access.
28.1
EditSub is a web-based tool for editing and managing subtitles.
Free planWebLinuxmacOS
38.1
Jubler is a free, open-source subtitle editor for creating, editing, and converting text-based subtitles.
Free planOpen sourceAPILinuxmacOS
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OOONA
OOONA develops management and production tools for media localization, including subtitling, voiceover, dubbing and captioning workflows.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.1Free plan - 5
EZTitles
EZTitles is professional Windows software for creating, editing, translating, proofing and quality-checking subtitles, with direct export.
Windows7.7From €30 a month - 6
Subvideo.ai
Subvideo.ai is a web-based tool for creating subtitles and voiceovers for media.
Free planWeb7.6From $9.99 a month - 7
Subtitle Edit
Subtitle Edit is a free, open-source subtitle editor documented for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planWindowsmacOSLinux7.5Free plan - 8
Zubtitle
Zubtitle is a captioning tool for videos, available on the web, iOS, and Android.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.4From $19 a month - 9
Avidemux
Free planOpen sourceWebLinuxmacOSWindows7.4Free plan - 10
Amara
Amara is a subtitle creation and collaboration service for making online video more accessible across language barriers.
WebAPI7.3From $24 a month - 11
Checksub
Checksub provides AI-powered subtitles, dubbing and voice-over for videos through web, API and extension platforms.
WebAPIExtension7.3From $144 a year - 12
Maestra
Maestra provides AI tools for transcribing, translating, subtitling, dubbing, and voicing audio and video, both on demand and in real time.
WebAPIExtension7.3From $23 a month - 13
CaptionHub
CaptionHub is an AI-powered collaborative platform for producing multilingual subtitles and voiceover for business use.
WebAPISelf-hosted7.2From $1,270 a month - 14
SubtitleNEXT
SubtitleNEXT is timed-text software for preparing and delivering subtitles, captions, audio descriptions, dubbing, and localization work.
WebLinuxmacOSWindows7.0 - 15
GNOME Remote Desktop
GNOME Remote Desktop is GNOME's free, open-source remote desktop server for Linux.
Free planOpen sourceAPILinuxSelf-hosted7.0Free plan - 16
FAB Subtitler
Windows6.7 - 17
VideoLocalize
VideoLocalize is a cloud-based video translation management system for coordinating subtitles, voice-over, timing, and synchronized audio and video.
Free planWebAPI6.7Free plan - 18
Subtitle Composer
Subtitle Composer is a free, open-source subtitle editor for Linux, with text-based tools for basic and advanced editing.
Free planLinux6.6Free plan - 19
Aegisub
Aegisub is a free, open-source subtitle editor for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.6Free plan - 20
GNOME Subtitles
GNOME Subtitles is a free subtitle editor for the GNOME desktop, with tools for editing, translating, and synchronizing subtitles alongside video preview.
Free planLinux6.6Free plan - 21
VisualSubSync
VisualSubSync is a Windows subtitle editor built around an audio waveform.
Free planWindows6.6Free plan - 22
Subly
WebAPI6.5 - 23
Gaupol
Gaupol is a free subtitle editor for creating, translating, timing, and correcting text-based subtitle files.
Free planLinuxWindows6.4Free plan - 24
OpenSpeaks Subtitler
OpenSpeaks Subtitler is a free web tool for creating and editing subtitles for audio and video, particularly for oral history and language documentation.
Free planWeb6.4Free plan - 25
Plint
Plint provides media localisation services and technology for subtitles, audio description, and subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Web6.3
Choosing well
Check Android access
The listed platform options cover web, API, Windows, Linux, macOS and self-hosted use, but they do not state Android app support. Check whether a web version or another supported route fits your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet.
A desktop or self-hosted setup may suit a fixed editing workflow better than phone-based work.
Compare free and paid access
A free plan is available from tools in this category, while pricing models also include freemium and paid options. Compare the published starting price with the features you need.
A free trial is offered by items on the list. Check trial limits, renewal terms and whether a free plan covers your intended work.
Match caption features
Compare auto-captioning, subtitle translation and speaker labels. These features affect how much manual timing and editing your project needs.
Maximum video length can vary by tool, so check that limit against the videos you plan to process.
Check file exports
SRT and VTT are comparison points for subtitle export. Confirm the format required by your video player, hosting service or editing workflow before signing up.
Review deployment and licence
Web, API and self-hosted options support different workflows. A self-hosted tool may fit a controlled setup, while an API can connect caption work to another service.
Open-source code is offered by items in this category. If you need to read or change the code, check the project's licence and deployment requirements.
Questions people ask
Do these subtitle tools have Android apps?
The listed platform facts do not state Android app support. Check the individual tool for Android access or use through a mobile web browser.
Can subtitle tools create captions automatically?
Auto-captioning is a comparison feature for this category. Check the individual tool to confirm whether it offers that function and under what plan.
Can I translate subtitles?
Subtitle translation is one of the comparison points. Check the tool's feature details and plan terms for translation support.
Which subtitle file formats can I export?
SRT export and VTT export are comparison points in this category. Confirm the formats provided by the tool you choose.
Is there a free way to use a subtitle tool?
Items on the list offer free plans, and a free trial is available from items on the list. Check limits and paid starting prices for the tool you select.