generate-subtitles
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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.
Single-page web UI to generate subtitles via Whisper.
Best for one-person ops who need a friendly web UI for SRT output. Pricing: free.
What it is
A Node + Whisper web UI that produces SRT/VTT subtitles in 50+ languages. MIT.
Watch out for: Node.js stack; not multi-tenant.
Install / use
What people actually do with generate-subtitles-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 | No |
| Languages supported | 99 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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generate-subtitles vs Whipscribe
| Feature | generate-subtitles | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | No | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 99 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker | Web, API, MCP |
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Frequently asked about generate-subtitles
Is generate-subtitles free?
Yes. generate-subtitles is free and open source.
Does generate-subtitles work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
generate-subtitles runs on Linux, macOS, Windows and Docker.
How do I install generate-subtitles?
Clone and run it from source: `git clone https://github.com/mayeaux/generate-subtitles`. Expect to install its dependencies yourself — the README has the exact steps per OS.
How many languages does generate-subtitles support?
generate-subtitles lists 99 languages. That is the Whisper-family multilingual set, so quality varies by language — English and the large European languages are strongest.
Does generate-subtitles identify different speakers?
No. generate-subtitles 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 generate-subtitles give word-level timestamps?
Yes — generate-subtitles produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can generate-subtitles transcribe live audio?
No — generate-subtitles works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is generate-subtitles HIPAA compliant?
generate-subtitles 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 generate-subtitles?
Node.js stack; not multi-tenant.
Who is generate-subtitles best for?
One-person ops who need a friendly web UI for SRT output.
Does generate-subtitles run offline?
generate-subtitles runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use generate-subtitles in the browser?
No — generate-subtitles is a Linux, macOS, Windows and Docker application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the generate-subtitles source code?
On GitHub at github.com/mayeaux/generate-subtitles. It is maintained by mayeaux.
What kind of tool is generate-subtitles?
In this directory generate-subtitles is filed under oss engine, web ui, subtitles as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to generate-subtitles?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/generate-subtitles-alternatives comparing generate-subtitles with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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