EditSub suits people who need to create, revise, translate, or retime subtitle files.
Free plan From $4 a month, billed yearly WebWindowsMacLinux
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Best Subtitle Tools 2026
Facts read 19 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Subtitle tools help you create, edit, translate and export timed text for video. This list helps buyers compare access, pricing, language features, speaker labels, video limits and file formats.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Editsub | EditSub suits people who need to create, revise, translate, or retime subtitle files. | 8.0 | $4 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Jubler | Jubler suits people who need to create or revise subtitles across multiple formats and desktop platforms. | 7.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 SRTGen | SRTGen may suit creators and teams that need to transcribe, translate, style, or dub video and audio subtitles. | 7.6 | $4 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Subtitle Edit | It suits people creating, editing, translating, or converting subtitles across the documented desktop platforms. | 7.2 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 05 EZTitles | 7.0 | €30 a month | Free trial | Windows | 28 Sep 2026 | |
| 06 OOONA | It is designed for media localizers, broadcasters, and localization users working across subtitling, captioning, dubbing, and related production tasks. | 6.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 SubtitleNEXT | 6.5 | — | Free trial | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 9 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 CaptionHub | CaptionHub is for businesses managing multilingual subtitle, dubbing, and localization workflows. | 6.5 | $1,270 a month | Free trial | Web, API, Self-hosted | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Checksub | It suits video creators, editors, and teams needing automated captions, translations, dubbing, or voice-over workflows. | 6.5 | $144 a year | Free plan | Web, Browser extension, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Amara | 6.2 | $24 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
The list is ordered by newest releases first, using figures makers publish. Nothing is scored.
02
Jubler
Jubler suits people who need to create or revise subtitles across multiple formats and desktop platforms.
WindowsMacLinux+1 Record7.7 Visit
03
SRTGen
SRTGen may suit creators and teams that need to transcribe, translate, style, or dub video and audio subtitles.
WebAPI Record7.6 Visit
04
Subtitle Edit
It suits people creating, editing, translating, or converting subtitles across the documented desktop platforms.
WindowsMacLinux Record7.2 Visit
05
EZTitles
Windows Record7.0 Visit
6
OOONA
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record6.9 Visit It is designed for media localizers, broadcasters, and localization users working across subtitling, captioning, dubbing, and related production tasks.
8
CaptionHub
WebAPISelf-hosted $1,270 a month Record6.5 Visit CaptionHub is for businesses managing multilingual subtitle, dubbing, and localization workflows.
9
Checksub
WebBrowser extensionAPI $144 a year Record6.5 Visit It suits video creators, editors, and teams needing automated captions, translations, dubbing, or voice-over workflows.
11
Subvideo.ai
Web $9.99 a month Record6.2 Visit It suits short-form creators, podcasters, YouTubers, agencies, freelancers, educators, and businesses that need browser-based subtitle editing or voiceover workflows.
13
Maestra
WebBrowser extensionAPI — Record5.6 Visit Maestra suits creators and teams working with video or audio, including YouTubers, educators, meeting and webinar organizers, podcasters, film and media teams, and…
14
Aegisub
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record5.2 Visit Aegisub suits subtitle creators and translators who want audio timing tools and a video preview on Linux, macOS or Windows.
15
VideoLocalize
WebAPI Free plan Record5.0 Visit It may suit translators and teams coordinating subtitling, voice-over, and audio/video synchronization.
17
Subtitle Composer
Linux Free plan Record4.9 Visit Subtitle Composer suits Linux users who need to edit, synchronize, or translate subtitles in a range of text formats.
18
Zubtitle
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $19 a month Record4.8 Visit Zubtitle suits people who need to caption videos in multiple languages and want styled or branded captions.
19
GNOME Remote Desktop
LinuxAPISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.8 Visit GNOME Remote Desktop suits Linux users who need remote assistance or headless access, including multi-user login over RDP.
21
Gaupol
WindowsLinux Free plan Record4.6 Visit Gaupol suits people creating, translating or correcting text-based subtitles, particularly Linux users.
25
GNOME Subtitles
Linux Free plan Record4.3 Visit GNOME Subtitles suits desktop users who need to edit, translate, or synchronize subtitles with video preview.
Before you choose
Compare access and cost
Check whether a tool has a free plan or a free trial before you commit. Paid starting prices can differ by product and billing model.
If you need code you can inspect or change, look for an open-source option and review its licence.
Check language features
Compare auto-captioning, subtitle translation and speaker labels. These features affect how much editing a project may need.
Match the video limit
Review the maximum video length against the projects you expect to handle. A shorter limit can change which tool fits a workflow.
Choose the right exports
Check for SRT export and VTT export before starting a project. Confirm the format your player, editor or delivery workflow accepts.
Pick a workable platform
Tools on this list run through web, API, Windows, Linux, macOS or self-hosted setups. Choose the access method that fits your devices and deployment needs.
Questions
Can I use a subtitle tool for free?
Yes. Items on this list offer free plans, and some also offer a free trial. Pricing models vary, so check the product details before choosing.
Which subtitle file formats should I compare?
Compare SRT and VTT export support. The right format depends on the video player, editor or delivery system you plan to use.
Do subtitle tools translate subtitles?
Subtitle translation is one of the comparison fields for this list. Check a tool's published feature details before relying on it.
Can a tool identify speakers?
Speaker labels are a comparison field. Check the individual tool's published details to see whether that function is available.
Can I run these tools without a desktop app?
Some items run on the web or through an API. Others support Windows, Linux, macOS or self-hosted setups.
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