Comparison
SmartSub vs obs-localvocal
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 obs-localvocal if obs-localvocal is an OBS plugin enabling real-time speech-to-text transcription and translation using AI models that run locally.
Markdown twin · SmartSub alternatives · obs-localvocal alternatives
GraphCanon updated Aug 30, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | SmartSub | obs-localvocal |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (3d since push) As of Aug 14, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Slowing (102d 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 | No lockfile (source not queried) 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
- obs-localvocal
- An OBS plugin for local speech recognition and captioning
Stars
- SmartSub
- 4.6k
- obs-localvocal
- 1.6k
Forks
- SmartSub
- 335
- obs-localvocal
- 119
Open issues
- SmartSub
- 43
- obs-localvocal
- 57
Language
- SmartSub
- TypeScript
- obs-localvocal
- C++
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.
- obs-localvocal
- Obs-localvocal is an OBS plugin enabling real-time speech-to-text transcription and translation using AI models that run locally.
Persona
- SmartSub
- -
- obs-localvocal
- -
Runtime
- SmartSub
- -
- obs-localvocal
- -
License
- SmartSub
- MIT
- obs-localvocal
- GPL-2.0
Last pushed
- SmartSub
- Aug 10, 2026
- obs-localvocal
- May 20, 2026
Categories
- SmartSub
- Speech & Audio
- obs-localvocal
- Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- SmartSub
- Very active (96%)
- obs-localvocal
- Slowing (36%)
Days since push
- SmartSub
- 3d
- obs-localvocal
- 102d
Open issues (now)
- SmartSub
- 43
- obs-localvocal
- 57
Stars delta
- SmartSub
- Unknown
- obs-localvocal
- +30 (30d)
Open issues delta
- SmartSub
- Unknown
- obs-localvocal
- +2 (30d)
Full report
- SmartSub
- Trust report
- obs-localvocal
- Trust report
Choose SmartSub if…
- SmartSub is primarily TypeScript; obs-localvocal is C++.
- License: SmartSub is MIT, obs-localvocal is GPL-2.0.
- Tags unique to SmartSub: asr, gpu acceleration, subtitle, translation.
- 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 obs-localvocal if…
- obs-localvocal is primarily C++; SmartSub is TypeScript.
- License: obs-localvocal is GPL-2.0, SmartSub is MIT.
- Requirements: The software operates on Windows, Linux (Ubuntu 22.04), and MacOS environments.; Support for translation is included using CTranslate2..
- Tags unique to obs-localvocal: ai, live-streaming, obs-plugin, speech-to-text.
- When you require privacy-first solutions where all processing of audio and data occurs on the local machine without any cloud-based services.
When NOT to use obs-localvocal
- If your workflow demands GPU acceleration for better performance, given obs-localvocal focuses primarily on CPU but offers limited GPU support.
- In scenarios where you need to integrate directly with cloud-hosted services or APIs, since this plugin processes everything locally without internet dependency.
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 (royshil/obs-localvocal) · observed Aug 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (royshil/obs-localvocal) · observed Aug 30, 2026
- Last push (royshil/obs-localvocal) · observed May 20, 2026
- License file (GPL-2.0) · observed Aug 30, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: SmartSub 4.6k · obs-localvocal 1.6k (synced Aug 14, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between SmartSub and obs-localvocal?
- SmartSub: A desktop subtitle tool supporting ASR and translation. obs-localvocal: An OBS plugin for local speech recognition and captioning. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose SmartSub over obs-localvocal?
- Choose SmartSub over obs-localvocal when SmartSub is primarily TypeScript; obs-localvocal is C++; License: SmartSub is MIT, obs-localvocal is GPL-2.0; Tags unique to SmartSub: asr, gpu acceleration, subtitle, translation; Need multi-engine ASR support including both local and online services.
- When should I choose obs-localvocal over SmartSub?
- Choose obs-localvocal over SmartSub when obs-localvocal is primarily C++; SmartSub is TypeScript; License: obs-localvocal is GPL-2.0, SmartSub is MIT; Requirements: The software operates on Windows, Linux (Ubuntu 22.04), and MacOS environments.; Support for translation is included using CTranslate2.; Tags unique to obs-localvocal: ai, live-streaming, obs-plugin, speech-to-text; When you require privacy-first solutions where all processing of audio and data occurs on the local machine without any cloud-based services.
- 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 obs-localvocal?
- If your workflow demands GPU acceleration for better performance, given obs-localvocal focuses primarily on CPU but offers limited GPU support. In scenarios where you need to integrate directly with cloud-hosted services or APIs, since this plugin processes everything locally without internet dependency.
- Is SmartSub or obs-localvocal more popular on GitHub?
- SmartSub has more GitHub stars (4,624 vs 1,591). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are SmartSub and obs-localvocal open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (SmartSub: MIT, obs-localvocal: GPL-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to SmartSub or obs-localvocal?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at SmartSub alternatives and obs-localvocal alternatives (SmartSub markdown twin, obs-localvocal 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 obs-localvocal?
- SmartSub: Very active. obs-localvocal: 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 obs-localvocal?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: SmartSub trust report; obs-localvocal trust report.