Comparison
amical vs auto-subs
Verdict
Pick amical if amical is an open-source AI dictation tool that offers fast offline speech-to-text transcription; pick auto-subs if auto-subs is an on-device subtitle generation tool built with TypeScript and Rust for seamless integration with DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, and After Effects.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | amical | auto-subs |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | No public record from this source As of 1w · openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- amical
- AI Dictation App - Open Source and Local-first
- auto-subs
- On-device subtitle generation for video editing software.
Stars
- amical
- 1.5k
- auto-subs
- 3.9k
Forks
- amical
- 134
- auto-subs
- 254
Open issues
- amical
- 53
- auto-subs
- 198
Language
- amical
- TypeScript
- auto-subs
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- amical
- Amical is an open-source AI dictation tool that offers fast offline speech-to-text transcription.
- auto-subs
- Auto-subs is an on-device subtitle generation tool built with TypeScript and Rust for seamless integration with DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, and After Effects.
Persona
- amical
- -
- auto-subs
- -
Runtime
- amical
- -
- auto-subs
- -
License
- amical
- MIT
- auto-subs
- MIT
Last pushed
- amical
- Jul 28, 2026
- auto-subs
- Jul 30, 2026
Categories
- amical
- Speech & Audio
- auto-subs
- Developer Tools, Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Days since push
- amical
- 1d
- auto-subs
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- amical
- 53
- auto-subs
- 198
Owner type
- amical
- Organization
- auto-subs
- User
OpenSSF Scorecard
- amical
- Not queried
- auto-subs
- No public record from this source
Full report
- amical
- Trust report
- auto-subs
- Trust report
Choose amical if…
- Tags unique to amical: ai-note-taking-app, asr, dictate, dictation-tool.
- Need for self-hosting solutions
- Leaner open-issue backlog (53).
When NOT to use amical
- Seeking a cloud-based solution
- Requiring seamless integration with web applications
- Looking for extensive customization through API access
Choose auto-subs if…
- Pricing: Freely downloadable under the MIT license but consider supporting the developer for continued improvements..
- Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM.
- Tags unique to auto-subs: ai, cross-platform, davinci-resolve, premiere.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- Use Auto-subs when you need seamless subtitle integration directly within video editing software like DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, or After Effects.
When NOT to use auto-subs
- Do not use Auto-subs if the requirement is for cloud-based real-time speech-to-text functionality as it operates entirely on-device.
- Avoid using Auto-subs in environments where Python or other languages are required over TypeScript and Rust due to potential compatibility issues.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (amicalhq/amical) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (amicalhq/amical) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Last push (amicalhq/amical) · observed Jul 28, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (tmoroney/auto-subs) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (tmoroney/auto-subs) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Last push (tmoroney/auto-subs) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: amical 1.5k · auto-subs 3.9k (synced Jul 30, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between amical and auto-subs?
- amical: AI Dictation App - Open Source and Local-first. auto-subs: On-device subtitle generation for video editing software.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose amical over auto-subs?
- Choose amical over auto-subs when Tags unique to amical: ai-note-taking-app, asr, dictate, dictation-tool; Need for self-hosting solutions; Leaner open-issue backlog (53).
- When should I choose auto-subs over amical?
- Choose auto-subs over amical when Pricing: Freely downloadable under the MIT license but consider supporting the developer for continued improvements.; Requirements: Min 4 GB RAM; Tags unique to auto-subs: ai, cross-platform, davinci-resolve, premiere; Also covers Developer Tools; Use Auto-subs when you need seamless subtitle integration directly within video editing software like DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, or After Effects.
- When should I avoid amical?
- Seeking a cloud-based solution Requiring seamless integration with web applications Looking for extensive customization through API access
- When should I avoid auto-subs?
- Do not use Auto-subs if the requirement is for cloud-based real-time speech-to-text functionality as it operates entirely on-device. Avoid using Auto-subs in environments where Python or other languages are required over TypeScript and Rust due to potential compatibility issues.
- Is amical or auto-subs more popular on GitHub?
- auto-subs has more GitHub stars (3,939 vs 1,469). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are amical and auto-subs open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (amical: MIT, auto-subs: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to amical or auto-subs?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at amical alternatives and auto-subs alternatives (amical markdown twin, auto-subs markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, amical or auto-subs?
- amical: Very active. auto-subs: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for amical and auto-subs?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: amical trust report; auto-subs trust report.