FAB Subtitler
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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.
Subtitle preparation and broadcast playout suite used across European TV.
Best for european broadcasters running teletext, DVB and EBU-TT subtitle delivery. Pricing: perpetual · contact sales.
What it is
FAB Subtitler covers subtitle preparation, transmission and live re-speaking workflows. Long-standing presence at European national broadcasters and outside-broadcast trucks.
Watch out for: Windows-only; broadcast-tier pricing.
Install / use
Go to FAB Subtitler fab-online.comWhat people actually do with FAB Subtitler-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 | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | Yes |
| Languages supported | None |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
FAB Subtitler vs Whipscribe
| Feature | FAB Subtitler | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | perpetual · contact sales | $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 | Yes |
| Streaming | Yes | No |
| Languages | — | 99 |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to FAB Subtitler
Frequently asked about FAB Subtitler
How much does FAB Subtitler cost?
FAB Subtitler does not publish a self-serve price — it is quoted by the vendor on contact. Expect an enterprise-style agreement rather than a card-and-go signup.
Does FAB Subtitler work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
FAB Subtitler runs on Windows. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond Windows.
How do I get started with FAB Subtitler?
There is nothing to install — FAB Subtitler is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.
Does FAB Subtitler identify different speakers?
No. FAB Subtitler 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 FAB Subtitler give word-level timestamps?
Yes — FAB Subtitler produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can FAB Subtitler transcribe live audio?
Yes — FAB Subtitler supports streaming / live input, not just finished files.
Is FAB Subtitler HIPAA compliant?
FAB Subtitler 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 FAB Subtitler?
Windows-only; broadcast-tier pricing.
Who is FAB Subtitler best for?
European broadcasters running teletext, DVB and EBU-TT subtitle delivery.
Does FAB Subtitler run offline?
FAB Subtitler 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 FAB Subtitler in the browser?
No — FAB Subtitler is a Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Who makes FAB Subtitler?
FAB Subtitler is made by FAB Subtitling.
What kind of tool is FAB Subtitler?
In this directory FAB Subtitler is filed under subtitle authoring, broadcast as a desktop app.
What are the alternatives to FAB Subtitler?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/fab-subtitler-alternatives comparing FAB Subtitler with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
Can I automate FAB Subtitler-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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