Comparison
obs-localvocal vs auto-subs
Verdict
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; 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 | obs-localvocal | auto-subs |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Steady (71d 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
- obs-localvocal
- An OBS plugin for local speech recognition and captioning
- auto-subs
- On-device subtitle generation for video editing software.
Stars
- obs-localvocal
- 1.6k
- auto-subs
- 3.9k
Forks
- obs-localvocal
- 120
- auto-subs
- 254
Open issues
- obs-localvocal
- 55
- auto-subs
- 198
Language
- obs-localvocal
- C++
- auto-subs
- TypeScript
Adopt for
- obs-localvocal
- Obs-localvocal is an OBS plugin enabling real-time speech-to-text transcription and translation using AI models that run locally.
- 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
- obs-localvocal
- -
- auto-subs
- -
Runtime
- obs-localvocal
- -
- auto-subs
- -
License
- obs-localvocal
- GPL-2.0
- auto-subs
- MIT
Last pushed
- obs-localvocal
- May 20, 2026
- auto-subs
- Jul 30, 2026
Categories
- obs-localvocal
- Speech & Audio
- auto-subs
- Developer Tools, Speech & Audio
Trust and health
Maintenance
- obs-localvocal
- Steady (60%)
- auto-subs
- Very active (96%)
Days since push
- obs-localvocal
- 71d
- auto-subs
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- obs-localvocal
- 55
- auto-subs
- 198
OpenSSF Scorecard
- obs-localvocal
- Not queried
- auto-subs
- No public record from this source
Full report
- obs-localvocal
- Trust report
- auto-subs
- Trust report
Choose obs-localvocal if…
- obs-localvocal is primarily C++; auto-subs is TypeScript.
- License: obs-localvocal is GPL-2.0, auto-subs 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: live-streaming, obs-plugin.
- 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.
Choose auto-subs if…
- auto-subs is primarily TypeScript; obs-localvocal is C++.
- License: auto-subs is MIT, obs-localvocal is GPL-2.0.
- 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: cross-platform, davinci-resolve, premiere, rust.
- 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 (royshil/obs-localvocal) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- GitHub forks (royshil/obs-localvocal) · observed Jul 30, 2026
- Last push (royshil/obs-localvocal) · observed May 20, 2026
- License file (GPL-2.0) · observed Jul 30, 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: obs-localvocal 1.6k · auto-subs 3.9k (synced Jul 30, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between obs-localvocal and auto-subs?
- obs-localvocal: An OBS plugin for local speech recognition and captioning. 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 obs-localvocal over auto-subs?
- Choose obs-localvocal over auto-subs when obs-localvocal is primarily C++; auto-subs is TypeScript; License: obs-localvocal is GPL-2.0, auto-subs 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: live-streaming, obs-plugin; 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 choose auto-subs over obs-localvocal?
- Choose auto-subs over obs-localvocal when auto-subs is primarily TypeScript; obs-localvocal is C++; License: auto-subs is MIT, obs-localvocal is GPL-2.0; 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: cross-platform, davinci-resolve, premiere, rust; 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 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.
- 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 obs-localvocal or auto-subs more popular on GitHub?
- auto-subs has more GitHub stars (3,939 vs 1,561). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are obs-localvocal and auto-subs open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (obs-localvocal: GPL-2.0, auto-subs: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to obs-localvocal or auto-subs?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at obs-localvocal alternatives and auto-subs alternatives (obs-localvocal 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, obs-localvocal or auto-subs?
- obs-localvocal: Steady. 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 obs-localvocal and auto-subs?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: obs-localvocal trust report; auto-subs trust report.