Aegisub
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What both publish
| Fact | Aegisub | Jubler |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | The Automation module supports Lua scripts that provide macros and export filters. | The project provides command-line tools for batch processing and terminal workflows. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | The optional update checker sends anonymous operating-environment information, including IP address, Aegisub version, operating system, and interface language; users can avoid this collection by not enabling the checker. | Its privacy policy says no user data is collected and no usage information is sent to a service. |
| Purpose | Aegisub is a free, cross-platform open-source tool for creating and modifying subtitles. | Jubler is a free, open source editor for creating, editing, and converting text-based subtitles. |
| SRT export | Yes | Yes |
| Subtitle formats | It supports importing and exporting several subtitle formats, including MPEG-4 Timed Text and MicroDVD. | The current project supports more than 20 formats, including SRT, ASS/SSA, WebVTT, MicroDVD, SubViewer, MPL2, TTML, DFXP, ITT and YouTube subtitles. |
| Subtitle translation | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The FAQ recommends the Aegisub Discord server and IRC channel for Aegisub questions and the bug tracker for bug reports. | The contact page directs users to GitHub for issues and support. |
Aegisub plans
- AegisubFree
Jubler plans
- FreeFree
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 Jubler if…
Jubler suits people who need a desktop tool to create or convert subtitles across multiple formats. Its timeline, playback preview, translation mode, and command-line tools may suit both manual editing and batch workflows.