Subwright
Offline Audio & Video to Text
Local Whisper / Qwen3-ASR / SenseVoice · Live bilingual captions · Subtitle workshop · AI summaries
Meetings, podcasts, and videos become editable transcripts on your Mac or PC — with live bilingual captions, a subtitle workshop (ASS / QC v2 / Beautify), AI summaries, and batch automation. Whisper / Qwen3-ASR / SenseVoice run locally; audio and transcripts stay on your device.
Free to start · Pro from $7.88/year or $14.88 once
- macOS 11+ & Windows 10/11
- 100% on-device. Nothing uploaded.
- Free to try. No account required.
- Yearly or pay-once lifetime license
Why not a cloud transcription app?
Subwright is offline speech-to-text and a subtitle workshop for macOS and Windows. Cloud apps upload your recordings; this one never does.
| Cloud apps | Subwright | |
|---|---|---|
| Your audio | Uploaded to their servers | Stays on your disk |
| After setup | Needs an internet connection | Works fully offline |
| Typical cost | Monthly subscription | $7.88/year or $14.88 once |
| Meetings, podcasts, subtitles | Split across several tools | One desktop app: transcription, subtitle workshop, export, automation |
Features
From transcription to a finished subtitle workshop — on one machine
Fully Offline Transcription
Powered by three local engines — OpenAI Whisper, Qwen3-ASR, and SenseVoice. Download models once, then transcribe offline. Nothing is uploaded; switch engines for Chinese, Japanese, or Korean without giving up privacy.
Any Input Source
Drag in files, record live audio, capture system sound, or paste a YouTube link. Podcast subscriptions and calendar meetings can join the queue too. Batch queue and watch-folder automation handle the rest.
Live Recording & Bilingual Captions
Record a microphone or system audio and transcribe automatically. The floating caption window shows original and translated text while you watch, with streaming translation for meetings, interviews, live streams, and foreign-language videos.
AI-Powered Summaries
Turn long transcripts into action items, key insights, and multi-turn Q&A. Connect Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, Qwen, OpenRouter, MiniMax, or a local Ollama model.
Speaker Diarization
Automatically label up to 4 speakers in meetings, interviews, and multi-host podcasts. Color-coded segments, click to jump.
Subtitle Workshop & Burn-in
Subtitle table and editing timeline, ASS import/export with style templates, QC v2 checks, Beautify timing, spellcheck, explicit playlists, 11 export formats, and burn-in straight into video.
Batch & Automation
Queue dozens of files or let a watch folder transcribe automatically. CLI, MCP tools, and webhooks connect transcription to scripts, AI clients, and your existing workflow.
Audio Enhancement
Noise reduction, vocal boost, phone-audio optimization, plus an RNN denoise preset. Rescue poor recordings and improve recognition accuracy.
Smart Chapters & Mind Maps
AI analyzes structure to generate chapter segments and collapsible mind maps. Long webinars, lectures, and reports become scannable in seconds.
Flexible Settings
Choose Whisper, Qwen3-ASR, or SenseVoice, plus language and decoding options. 9 UI languages, mirror sources, and an analytics switch — all under your control.
Start free. Unlock unlimited when you need it.
All features are free. Only daily transcription volume differs.
Every feature is in Free. Pro only lifts the daily cap. Licenses are non-refundable — try before you buy.
Free
$0
- Single-file transcription
- 8 transcriptions per day
- Subtitle workshop (ASS / QC v2 / Beautify)
- Multi-language UI (9 languages)
- Global hotkey dictation
Yearly
$7.88
- Unlimited transcription
- Speaker diarization (4 speakers)
- Subtitle workshop (ASS / QC v2 / Beautify)
- Live bilingual captions
- Use on up to 3 devices
Lifetime
$14.88
- Unlimited transcription
- Speaker diarization (4 speakers)
- Subtitle workshop (ASS / QC v2 / Beautify)
- Live bilingual captions
- Use on up to 3 devices
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Subwright. Can't find the answer? Email us at contact@once.work.