Aegisub
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VisitAegisub vs Avidemux
What both publish
| Fact | Aegisub | Avidemux |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | The Automation module supports Lua scripts that provide macros and export filters. | Tasks can be automated using projects, a job queue and scripting capabilities. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Aegisub is a free, cross-platform open-source tool for creating and modifying subtitles. | Avidemux is a free video editor designed for simple cutting, filtering and encoding tasks. |
| Support | The FAQ recommends the Aegisub Discord server and IRC channel for Aegisub questions and the bug tracker for bug reports. | The homepage welcomes patches, translations and bug reports. |
Aegisub plans
- AegisubFree
Avidemux plans
- Free and open sourceFree
- AvidemuxFree
Pick Aegisub if…
Aegisub suits subtitle editors who need audio timing, video preview, translation tools, and visual typesetting controls across desktop platforms. It is also suited to users who want to automate editing tasks with Lua scripts.
Pick Avidemux if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.