Comparison
SmartSub vs auto-subs
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 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 | SmartSub | auto-subs |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (3d since push) As of Aug 14, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Active (27d 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 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Aug 30, 2026 · deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | No public record from this source As of Aug 16, 2026 · openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- SmartSub
- A desktop subtitle tool supporting ASR and translation
- auto-subs
- On-device subtitle generation for video editing software.
Stars
- SmartSub
- 4.6k
- auto-subs
- 4.1k
Forks
- SmartSub
- 335
- auto-subs
- 266
Open issues
- SmartSub
- 43
- auto-subs
- 262
Language
- SmartSub
- TypeScript
- auto-subs
- TypeScript
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.
- 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
- SmartSub
- -
- auto-subs
- -
Runtime
- SmartSub
- -
- auto-subs
- -
License
- SmartSub
- MIT
- auto-subs
- MIT
Last pushed
- SmartSub
- Aug 10, 2026
- auto-subs
- Aug 2, 2026
Categories
- SmartSub
- Speech & Audio
- auto-subs
- Developer Tools, Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- SmartSub
- Very active (96%)
- auto-subs
- Active (82%)
Days since push
- SmartSub
- 3d
- auto-subs
- 27d
Open issues (now)
- SmartSub
- 43
- auto-subs
- 262
Stars delta
- SmartSub
- Unknown
- auto-subs
- +164 (30d)
Open issues delta
- SmartSub
- Unknown
- auto-subs
- +64 (30d)
deps.dev advisories
- SmartSub
- Not queried
- auto-subs
- No lockfile (source not queried)
OpenSSF Scorecard
- SmartSub
- Not queried
- auto-subs
- No public record from this source
Full report
- SmartSub
- Trust report
- auto-subs
- Trust report
Choose SmartSub if…
- Tags unique to SmartSub: asr, gpu acceleration, subtitle, translation.
- Need multi-engine ASR support including both local and online services
- More GitHub stars (4.6k vs 4.1k) - visibility, not fit.
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 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 (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 (tmoroney/auto-subs) · observed Aug 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (tmoroney/auto-subs) · observed Aug 30, 2026
- Last push (tmoroney/auto-subs) · observed Aug 2, 2026
- License file (MIT) · 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 · auto-subs 4.1k (synced Aug 14, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between SmartSub and auto-subs?
- SmartSub: A desktop subtitle tool supporting ASR and translation. 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 SmartSub over auto-subs?
- Choose SmartSub over auto-subs when Tags unique to SmartSub: asr, gpu acceleration, subtitle, translation; Need multi-engine ASR support including both local and online services; More GitHub stars (4.6k vs 4.1k) - visibility, not fit.
- When should I choose auto-subs over SmartSub?
- Choose auto-subs over SmartSub 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 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 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 SmartSub or auto-subs more popular on GitHub?
- SmartSub has more GitHub stars (4,624 vs 4,103). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are SmartSub and auto-subs open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (SmartSub: MIT, auto-subs: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to SmartSub or auto-subs?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at SmartSub alternatives and auto-subs alternatives (SmartSub 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, SmartSub or auto-subs?
- SmartSub: Very active. auto-subs: 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 SmartSub and auto-subs?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: SmartSub trust report; auto-subs trust report.