--- title: "obs-localvocal vs auto-subs" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/royshil-obs-localvocal-vs-tmoroney-auto-subs" tools: ["royshil-obs-localvocal", "tmoroney-auto-subs"] --- # obs-localvocal vs auto-subs *GraphCanon updated Jul 30, 2026* ## 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. [obs-localvocal](https://obsproject.com/forum/resources/localvocal-live-stream-ai-assistant.1769/) reports 1.6k GitHub stars, 120 forks, and 55 open issues, last pushed May 20, 2026. [auto-subs](https://tom-moroney.com/auto-subs/) has 3.9k stars, 254 forks, and 198 open issues, last pushed Jul 30, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [obs-localvocal's repository](https://github.com/royshil/obs-localvocal) and [auto-subs's repository](https://github.com/tmoroney/auto-subs). | | [obs-localvocal](/tools/royshil-obs-localvocal.md) | [auto-subs](/tools/tmoroney-auto-subs.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | An OBS plugin for local speech recognition and captioning | On-device subtitle generation for video editing software. | | Stars | 1,561 | 3,939 | | Forks | 120 | 254 | | Open issues | 55 | 198 | | Language | C++ | TypeScript | | Adopt for | Obs-localvocal is an OBS plugin enabling real-time speech-to-text transcription and translation using AI models that run locally. | 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 | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | GPL-2.0 | MIT | | Categories | Speech & Audio | Developer Tools, Speech & Audio | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [obs-localvocal](/tools/royshil-obs-localvocal.md) | [auto-subs](/tools/tmoroney-auto-subs.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Maintenance | Steady (60%) | Very active (96%) | | Days since push | 71d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 55 | 198 | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/royshil-obs-localvocal/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/tmoroney-auto-subs/trust.md) | ## Decision facts: obs-localvocal - **Requirements:** The software operates on Windows, Linux (Ubuntu 22.04), and MacOS environments.; Support for translation is included using CTranslate2. - **Adopt for:** Obs-localvocal is an OBS plugin enabling real-time speech-to-text transcription and translation using AI models that run locally. - **License detail:** GPL-2.0 ## Decision facts: auto-subs - **Pricing:** freemium - Freely downloadable under the MIT license but consider supporting the developer for continued improvements. - **Requirements:** Min 4 GB RAM - **Adopt for:** Auto-subs is an on-device subtitle generation tool built with TypeScript and Rust for seamless integration with DaVinci Resolve, Premiere, and After Effects. ## Choose when ### 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. ### 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 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 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. ## 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](/tools/royshil-obs-localvocal/alternatives) and [auto-subs alternatives](/tools/tmoroney-auto-subs/alternatives) ([obs-localvocal markdown twin](/tools/royshil-obs-localvocal/alternatives.md), [auto-subs markdown twin](/tools/tmoroney-auto-subs/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/royshil-obs-localvocal-vs-tmoroney-auto-subs.md) 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](/tools/royshil-obs-localvocal/trust); [auto-subs trust report](/tools/tmoroney-auto-subs/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=royshil-obs-localvocal`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=royshil-obs-localvocal) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_