Comparison
pyvideotrans vs auto-subs
Verdict
Pick pyvideotrans if pyvideotrans is a Python-based tool aimed at video language translation, embedding dubbing and subtitles; 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 | pyvideotrans | auto-subs |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (5d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal 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
- pyvideotrans
- Translate video language and embed dubbing & subtitles
- auto-subs
- On-device subtitle generation for video editing software.
Stars
- pyvideotrans
- 18k
- auto-subs
- 3.9k
Forks
- pyvideotrans
- 2.3k
- auto-subs
- 254
Open issues
- pyvideotrans
- 10
- auto-subs
- 198
Language
- pyvideotrans
- Python
- auto-subs
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- pyvideotrans
- Pyvideotrans is a Python-based tool aimed at video language translation, embedding dubbing and subtitles.
- 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
- pyvideotrans
- -
- auto-subs
- -
Runtime
- pyvideotrans
- -
- auto-subs
- -
License
- pyvideotrans
- GPL-3.0 license indicating it is free software where you can redistribute and/or modify under terms of the GNU General Public License.
- auto-subs
- MIT
Last pushed
- pyvideotrans
- Jul 24, 2026
- auto-subs
- Jul 30, 2026
Categories
- pyvideotrans
- Developer Tools, Speech & Audio
- auto-subs
- Developer Tools, Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Days since push
- pyvideotrans
- 5d
- auto-subs
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- pyvideotrans
- 10
- auto-subs
- 198
OpenSSF Scorecard
- pyvideotrans
- Not queried
- auto-subs
- No public record from this source
Full report
- pyvideotrans
- Trust report
- auto-subs
- Trust report
Choose pyvideotrans if…
- pyvideotrans is primarily Python; auto-subs is TypeScript.
- License: pyvideotrans is GPL-3.0, auto-subs is MIT.
- Requirements: CUDA 12.8 and cuDNN 9.11 are required for GPU acceleration..
- Tags unique to pyvideotrans: text-to-speech, video-transition.
- pyvideotrans ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When you need to translate videos into different languages with embedded dubbing and subtitles directly in the video content.
When NOT to use pyvideotrans
- Avoid using if targeting an environment with Chinese character paths or spaces within directory names, as noted setup instructions emphasize avoiding such paths.
- If real-time video translation capabilities are required; the tool is intended for batch processing of files and might not be suitable for live streaming scenarios.
Choose auto-subs if…
- auto-subs is primarily TypeScript; pyvideotrans is Python.
- License: auto-subs is MIT, pyvideotrans is GPL-3.0.
- 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.
- 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 (jianchang512/pyvideotrans) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- GitHub forks (jianchang512/pyvideotrans) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- Last push (jianchang512/pyvideotrans) · observed Jul 24, 2026
- License file (GPL-3.0) · observed Jul 29, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 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: pyvideotrans 18k · auto-subs 3.9k (synced Jul 29, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between pyvideotrans and auto-subs?
- pyvideotrans: Translate video language and embed dubbing & subtitles. 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 pyvideotrans over auto-subs?
- Choose pyvideotrans over auto-subs when pyvideotrans is primarily Python; auto-subs is TypeScript; License: pyvideotrans is GPL-3.0, auto-subs is MIT; Requirements: CUDA 12.8 and cuDNN 9.11 are required for GPU acceleration.; Tags unique to pyvideotrans: text-to-speech, video-transition; pyvideotrans ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When you need to translate videos into different languages with embedded dubbing and subtitles directly in the video content.
- When should I choose auto-subs over pyvideotrans?
- Choose auto-subs over pyvideotrans when auto-subs is primarily TypeScript; pyvideotrans is Python; License: auto-subs is MIT, pyvideotrans is GPL-3.0; 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; 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 pyvideotrans?
- Avoid using if targeting an environment with Chinese character paths or spaces within directory names, as noted setup instructions emphasize avoiding such paths. If real-time video translation capabilities are required; the tool is intended for batch processing of files and might not be suitable for live streaming scenarios.
- 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 pyvideotrans or auto-subs more popular on GitHub?
- pyvideotrans has more GitHub stars (18,478 vs 3,939). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are pyvideotrans and auto-subs open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (pyvideotrans: GPL-3.0, auto-subs: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to pyvideotrans or auto-subs?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at pyvideotrans alternatives and auto-subs alternatives (pyvideotrans 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, pyvideotrans or auto-subs?
- pyvideotrans: 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 pyvideotrans and auto-subs?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: pyvideotrans trust report; auto-subs trust report.