Aegisub
vs
CaptionsHero

The Aegisub alternative for subtitle teams

Aegisub is a free desktop editor for timing and styling subtitles. CaptionsHero is built for teams that assign, review, and approve every language.

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Aegisub facts checked on 2026.10.13. Sources

In short

  • Free, and built for one editor

    Aegisub costs nothing and has strong timing, styling, and scripting tools. It runs on one computer and its manual has no team features.

  • No review steps

    The Aegisub manual has pages on editing, timing, typesetting, and automation. It has none on roles, assignments, comments, or approval. CaptionsHero adds them for every language.

  • SRT and VTT, not ASS

    Aegisub works in ASS. Its SRT export keeps text, timing, and bold, italic, underline, and strikeout, and drops ASS styles and positions. VTT is not on its list of formats to open. CaptionsHero imports and exports SRT and VTT.

CaptionsHero vs Aegisub

FeatureAegisubCaptionsHero
Team workflow
Give each language its own editor and reviewerNot in the manualYes
Review comments pinned to a subtitle lineNot in the manualYes
Request changes and approveNot in the manualYes
See which language is at which stepNot in the manualYes
Pricing and access
PriceFreeFree plan, paid plans from $29/mo
Account neededNo, download and installSign up yourself, no sales call
Where your files liveOn your computerPrivate cloud storage, 5 GB on the free plan
Runs onWindows and macOS installers, Linux from source or packagesIn the browser
Editor and AI
Waveform timelineWaveform and spectrumYes
Quality checks while you typeCharacters per second and line length warningsNetflix-style QC
Source text beside the translationTranslation Assistant, one line at a timeYes
Keyboard shortcutsCustomizable50+
ASS styling, typesetting, and karaokeYesNo
AI and formats
AI transcription and translationNot in the manualTranscription, and translation in 82 languages
SRT import and exportReads and writes SRT; keeps bold, italic, underline, and strikeout, drops ASS styles and positionsYes
VTT import and exportNot in the formats it opensYes
ScriptingLua and MoonScript macrosREST API on Studio

Why teams move from Aegisub

  1. Handoff stays in one place

    Aegisub saves each script as a file on one computer. In CaptionsHero, editors and reviewers work in the same project, and each language has a status.

  2. Reviewers mark the exact line

    Reviewers comment on a line, ask for changes, and approve. The Aegisub manual does not cover this step.

  3. AI drafts come with the editor

    Start from an AI transcript and translate into 82 languages. The Aegisub manual lists no AI transcription or translation.

No more final_v3_REVIEWED.srt.

Stop passing files around. Edit, review, and approve in one place.

🇬🇧

English

Draft

312 cues · Saved 2026.10.07 3:41 PM

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Spanish

Translating…Needs editor

Translating…312 cues · Saved 2026.10.07 3:42 PM

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Korean

Translating…Needs editor

Translating…312 cues · Saved 2026.10.07 3:42 PM

What it costs: CaptionsHero vs Aegisub

Monthly list prices, paid monthly. Aegisub has no paid plan.

Team sizeAegisubCaptionsHero
1 personFreeFree, or $29 with 500 AI minutes
Team of 8Free$149 (Team)
Team of 20Free$399 (Studio)

Aegisub is free for any number of people. But its manual lists no assign, review, and approve workflow. CaptionsHero includes it, with email notifications, AI minutes for transcription and translation, a REST API, and Cloudflare Stream and YouTube integration.

Aegisub or CaptionsHero?

Choose Aegisub if

  • You typeset fansubs in ASS with styling or karaoke effects, and the files stay on your own computer.
  • You write your own Lua or MoonScript timing macros.
  • Your budget is zero, you work alone, and you can pass files to other people by hand.

Choose CaptionsHero if

  • Two or more people touch one video, and each language needs a named editor and a named reviewer before delivery.
  • Reviewers comment on exact lines, request changes, and approve in the browser, and email tells the next person it is their turn.
  • You want one dashboard that shows who has which language and what still waits for review.
  • Your clients want SRT or VTT files, and ASS styling is not part of the job.
  • You want AI transcription with ElevenLabs Scribe and AI translation in 82 languages inside the editor, on a free plan with no card.
  • You want a waveform, frame-accurate timing, Netflix-style QC, and 50+ shortcuts in a browser, with nothing to install.

Common questions

Is CaptionsHero cheaper than Aegisub?

No. Aegisub is free. CaptionsHero is also free for one person. Team plans start at $149 a month for 8 seats and include the review workflow.

What is a good Aegisub alternative for teams?

Aegisub is a desktop editor, and its manual has no roles, review, or approval. Look for a tool that has them. CaptionsHero lets you assign an editor and a reviewer for each language.

Is Aegisub still maintained?

Yes. Version 3.5.0 came out on 2026.10.04. Before that, the last release was 3.4.2 on 2025.01.12.

Who uses Aegisub?

Fansub groups use it most, for typesetting and timing. Others use it to time subtitles to audio and to write scripts for repeated tasks.

Can I move my Aegisub subtitles to CaptionsHero?

Yes. Save or export your script as SRT, then import the file. ASS styling and positioning do not carry over.

Ready to move on from Aegisub?

Bring your SRT files, invite your team, and start today.

Start freeTry the editor

Free forever plan. No card required. No sales call.

  • Every language gets a translator and a reviewer
  • Feedback on the exact line, not in an email thread
  • Only the approved version ships
  • See who's holding up which language
  • AI drafts in 82 languages, or bring your SRT
  • Private, in the browser, nothing to install

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