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Best Subtitle tools in 2026

Subtitle software lets you add and maintain text tracks for videos. This list includes web, API, Windows, Linux, macOS and self-hosted options, with free plans, free trials or open-source code available in the category.

31 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Jubler

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+1

Jubler offers a wide set of subtitle editing and validation tools at no plan cost. Check the VLC requirement if preview and waveform features matter to your workflow.

9.2 Free plan Visit site
2

Avidemux

Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1

8.6 Free plan Visit site
3

GNOME Remote Desktop

Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted

GNOME Remote Desktop covers several Linux remote-access modes, with backend-specific limits to consider. Its security setup and network guidance matter when planning deployment.

8.4 Open source Visit site
4

Subtitle Edit

Free plan WindowsMacLinux

Subtitle Edit combines subtitle editing with recognition, translation, OCR and video-processing tools. Its command-line utility and plugin support add options for scripted or extended workflows.

7.6 Free plan Visit site
5

Editsub

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

EditSub brings subtitle editing, transcription, translation, and timing tools together, with support for multiple formats and shared projects.

7.6 Free plan · paid from $4/user/mo (annual) Visit site
6

SRTGen

Free plan APIWeb

SRTGen combines transcription, translation, styling, voice dubbing, and export in one workflow.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $8/mo Visit site
7

OOONA
by OOONA
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose OOONA if your work spans media localization project management and production, especially when you need configurable workflows, timed-text tools or API access.

7.4 Visit site
8

Amara
by Amara
Free plan APIWeb

Amara brings subtitle editing, collaboration and integrations into a single service, with support for a broad range of languages.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $5 Visit site
9

Checksub
by Checksub
Free plan APIExtensionWeb

Choose Checksub if your video workflow needs subtitling alongside translation, voice replacement, or animated subtitle styling.

7.2 From $12/user/mo (annual) Visit site
10

Aegisub

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose Aegisub for free subtitle editing with audio timing, video preview, translation aids, and Lua automation.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
11

Zubtitle

Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

Zubtitle offers several caption treatments and subtitle export, with plans that specify monthly video limits and resolution ceilings. The free plan carries a watermark and limits output to 720p.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
12

Subvideo.ai

Free plan Web

Subvideo.ai offers subtitle and voiceover tools with guest, free-account, and paid options.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Visit site
13

VideoLocalize
by VideoLocalize
Free plan APIWeb

VideoLocalize combines translation timing, subtitle work, voice-over and synchronization in a browser-based platform.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
14

Subtitle Composer

Free plan Linux

Subtitle Composer offers extensive subtitle editing, preview, and translation tools at no listed cost.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
15

Gaupol

Free plan LinuxWindows

Gaupol combines subtitle editing with video playback and support for multiple formats.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
16

GNOME Subtitles

Free plan Linux

GNOME Subtitles combines subtitle editing and synchronization with video preview and translation. The latest downloadable release listed is version 1.8 from 2022.

6.7 Free plan Visit site
17

VisualSubSync

Free plan Windows

Choose VisualSubSync if you need a free Windows editor centered on waveform-based subtitle creation and checks.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
18

SubLime Captions

Free plan Web

SubLime Captions brings subtitle proofreading, editing and translation together in a web tool with a free plan.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
19

OpenSpeaks Subtitler

Free plan Web

OpenSpeaks Subtitler combines draft creation, editing, translation assistance, and subtitle export in a free browser-based tool. Check the browser recommendation if you need full feature support.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
20

SubtitleNEXT
by SubtitleNEXT
Free trial LinuxMacWeb+1

Choose SubtitleNEXT if you need timed-text tools spanning offline preparation, live output, and localization workflows.

6.5 Pricing on request Visit site
21

CaptionHub
by CaptionHub
Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb

Choose CaptionHub for business workflows that combine multilingual subtitles, voiceover and team collaboration, with deployment and automation options for larger operations.

6.2 From $2.50 Visit site
22

Maestra
by Maestra
Free trial APIExtensionWeb

Choose Maestra if you need transcription, translation, subtitles, dubbing, or voiceover in one service, especially across multiple languages or real-time meeting integrations.

6.1 From $12 Visit site
23

EZTitles
by EZTitles
Free trial Windows

EZTitles covers detailed subtitle authoring, translation, QC, and export across local and connected workflows.

6.0 From €30 Visit site
24

FAB Subtitler
by FAB Subtitler
Free trial Windows

Choose FAB Subtitler if your subtitle work needs broad format support, detailed editing, or broadcast-focused workflows.

5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
25

3Play Media
by 3Play Media
Paid Web

3Play Media combines captioning, audio description, speaker labeling, subtitle translation, and caption-file exports in a web service.

5.5 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Review entries by free-plan availability, starting paid price, maximum video length, auto-captioning, subtitle translation, speaker labels, and SRT or VTT export. Check the platform and licence before choosing.

Questions

Are free subtitle tools available?

Yes. This selection includes tools with free plans, and some are free software. Check the plan details and licence for the tool you are considering.

Are trial periods available for subtitle tools?

Some tools in this category include a free trial. Check trial limits, duration and payment terms before starting.

Can these tools auto-caption videos?

Auto-captioning is a comparison feature for this list. Check the tool's details to confirm whether it supports the video length and workflow you need.

Do these tools provide SRT or VTT files?

The comparison records whether each tool offers SRT or VTT export. Confirm the formats supported by the tool you choose.

Where can subtitle tools run?

Options in this category run on the web, through an API, on Windows, Linux, macOS or as self-hosted software. Check platform compatibility before choosing.

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