Aegisub
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The first 20 minutes of any recording are transcribed free: a recording up to 20 minutes transcribes in full, a longer one is previewed, and a pack from $6 (500 minutes) transcribes the rest and opens every export, and credits never expire.
Open-source advanced subtitle editor favored by anime fansubbers.
Best for karaoke and typesetting-heavy subtitle work in the ASS / SSA format. Pricing: free.
What it is
Aegisub is the long-running advanced subtitle editor for ASS / SSA formats, with karaoke automation and rich typesetting features. Beloved by anime fansubbers.
Watch out for: Niche audience; UI is dated.
Install / use
Go to Aegisub aegisub.orgWhat people actually do with Aegisub-style transcription
The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | No |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | None |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
Aegisub vs Whipscribe
| Feature | Aegisub | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | — | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | — | Yes |
| Streaming | — | No |
| Languages | — | 99 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to Aegisub
Frequently asked about Aegisub
Is Aegisub free?
Yes. Aegisub is free.
Does Aegisub work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
Aegisub runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
How do I get started with Aegisub?
There is nothing to install — Aegisub is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
Does Aegisub identify different speakers?
No. Aegisub does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.
Does Aegisub give word-level timestamps?
No — Aegisub produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.
Can Aegisub transcribe live audio?
No — Aegisub works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is Aegisub HIPAA compliant?
Aegisub does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.
What are the limitations of Aegisub?
Niche audience; UI is dated.
Who is Aegisub best for?
Karaoke and typesetting-heavy subtitle work in the ASS / SSA format.
Does Aegisub run offline?
Aegisub runs on your own machine as a desktop app. Check whether the model runs locally or calls a cloud service — some desktop tools do both.
Can I use Aegisub in the browser?
No — Aegisub is a Windows, macOS and Linux application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Who makes Aegisub?
Aegisub is made by Aegisub Project.
What kind of tool is Aegisub?
In this directory Aegisub is filed under captions as a desktop app.
What are the alternatives to Aegisub?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/aegisub-alternatives comparing Aegisub with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
Can I automate Aegisub-style transcription without running it myself?
Yes. If what you want is transcripts rather than the tool itself, Whipscribe does the same job as a hosted API: submit a file or URL, poll a job id, pull the result as txt, json, srt, vtt or docx. $0.012 a minute — about $0.72 an audio hour — bought as credits that never expire. The automation recipes on this site show it wired to Drive folders, Zoom recordings, S3 buckets and no-code platforms.
Whipscribe is a hosted transcription service. If you want transcripts without running infrastructure, paste a URL or drop a file in the form below — you'll have a transcript in seconds.
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Need the subtitle file itself?
Upload the recording or paste a link and download SRT or VTT: see an SRT subtitle file from any recording, the YouTube to SRT page and the subtitle generator.
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