Comparison
SmartSub vs stt
Verdict
Pick SmartSub if smartSub is a desktop application for subtitling tasks like transcription, translation, proofreading, and subtitle burn-in with local-first processing and GPU acceleration; pick stt if stt is a Python-based local offline speech-to-text tool that uses fast-whipser for converting audio from video and audio files into text, including JSON, SRT subtitles, or plain text formats.
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GraphCanon updated Aug 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | SmartSub | stt |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (3d since push) As of Aug 14, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (219d since push) As of Aug 30, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of Aug 14, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of Aug 30, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | Published findings As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- SmartSub
- A desktop subtitle tool supporting ASR and translation
- stt
- A local offline speech-to-text tool for video and audio files.
Stars
- SmartSub
- 4.6k
- stt
- 4.8k
Forks
- SmartSub
- 335
- stt
- 499
Open issues
- SmartSub
- 43
- stt
- 100
Language
- SmartSub
- TypeScript
- stt
- Python
Adopt for
- SmartSub
- SmartSub is a desktop application for subtitling tasks like transcription, translation, proofreading, and subtitle burn-in with local-first processing and GPU acceleration.
- stt
- stt is a Python-based local offline speech-to-text tool that uses fast-whipser for converting audio from video and audio files into text, including JSON, SRT subtitles, or plain text formats.
Persona
- SmartSub
- -
- stt
- -
Runtime
- SmartSub
- -
- stt
- -
License
- SmartSub
- MIT
- stt
- GPL-3.0
Last pushed
- SmartSub
- Aug 10, 2026
- stt
- Jan 22, 2026
Categories
- SmartSub
- Speech & Audio
- stt
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- SmartSub
- Very active (96%)
- stt
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- SmartSub
- 3d
- stt
- 219d
Open issues (now)
- SmartSub
- 43
- stt
- 100
Stars delta
- SmartSub
- Unknown
- stt
- +59 (30d)
Open issues delta
- SmartSub
- Unknown
- stt
- 0 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- SmartSub
- No lockfile (source not queried)
- stt
- Published findings
Full report
- SmartSub
- Trust report
- stt
- Trust report
Choose SmartSub if…
- SmartSub is primarily TypeScript; stt is Python.
- License: SmartSub is MIT, stt is GPL-3.0.
- Tags unique to SmartSub: asr, gpu acceleration, subtitle, transcription.
- Need multi-engine ASR support including both local and online services
When NOT to use SmartSub
- Looking for mobile app capabilities instead of desktop application support
- Do not need the complexity of multiple engines or advanced GPU acceleration configurations
Choose stt if…
- stt is primarily Python; SmartSub is TypeScript.
- License: stt is GPL-3.0, SmartSub is MIT.
- Tags unique to stt: audio-processing, fast-whisper, local-processing, offline.
- Use stt if you require an offline, locally-run solution where internet dependence is not acceptable.
When NOT to use stt
- Avoid using stt if your application relies on continuous updates and service improvements that are only available via web services.
- Do not use stt in environments where CUDA acceleration cannot be supported, as it will limit processing speed without the GPU acceleration advantage.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (buxuku/SmartSub) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- GitHub forks (buxuku/SmartSub) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Last push (buxuku/SmartSub) · observed Aug 10, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 14, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (jianchang512/stt) · observed Aug 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (jianchang512/stt) · observed Aug 30, 2026
- Last push (jianchang512/stt) · observed Jan 22, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Aug 30, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: SmartSub 4.6k · stt 4.8k (synced Aug 14, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between SmartSub and stt?
- SmartSub: A desktop subtitle tool supporting ASR and translation. stt: A local offline speech-to-text tool for video and audio files.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose SmartSub over stt?
- Choose SmartSub over stt when SmartSub is primarily TypeScript; stt is Python; License: SmartSub is MIT, stt is GPL-3.0; Tags unique to SmartSub: asr, gpu acceleration, subtitle, transcription; Need multi-engine ASR support including both local and online services.
- When should I choose stt over SmartSub?
- Choose stt over SmartSub when stt is primarily Python; SmartSub is TypeScript; License: stt is GPL-3.0, SmartSub is MIT; Tags unique to stt: audio-processing, fast-whisper, local-processing, offline; Use stt if you require an offline, locally-run solution where internet dependence is not acceptable.
- When should I avoid SmartSub?
- Looking for mobile app capabilities instead of desktop application support Do not need the complexity of multiple engines or advanced GPU acceleration configurations
- When should I avoid stt?
- Avoid using stt if your application relies on continuous updates and service improvements that are only available via web services. Do not use stt in environments where CUDA acceleration cannot be supported, as it will limit processing speed without the GPU acceleration advantage.
- Is SmartSub or stt more popular on GitHub?
- stt has more GitHub stars (4,771 vs 4,624). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are SmartSub and stt open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (SmartSub: MIT, stt: GPL-3.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to SmartSub or stt?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at SmartSub alternatives and stt alternatives (SmartSub markdown twin, stt 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, SmartSub or stt?
- SmartSub: Very active. stt: Slowing. 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 SmartSub and stt?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: SmartSub trust report; stt trust report.