SubtitleBee
SubtitleBee is an artificial intelligence-based tool designed to add captions and subtitles to videos automatically. It allows users to eff...
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What is SubtitleBee?
SubtitleBee is an AI-powered online platform that automatically generates accurate, time-synced subtitles for videos. It uses artificial intelligence to transcribe audio and create burned-in subtitles with 95% accuracy, making it easy for users to add captions without video editing expertise. The tool supports uploading videos directly or pasting YouTube/Vimeo links, and accepts multiple formats including MP4, MOV, WMV, AVI, and Webm.
Key features include subtitle translation into over 120 languages, audio transcription, customizable fonts/colors/styles, supertitles (overlay text), customizable progress bars, custom logo addition, advanced video cropping for social media platforms, video resizing, video compression, and video conversion. Users can edit auto-generated subtitles, download subtitle files in .srt, .ass, .vtt, or .txt formats, or export videos with embedded subtitles in MP4, AVI, and MOV formats.
SubtitleBee is designed for content creators, influencers, vloggers, marketers, businesses, educators, professors, bloggers, and anyone who wants to make videos more accessible and engaging. It particularly serves those who need to reach global audiences through multi-language subtitles, create inclusive content for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, boost video engagement and discoverability, and produce professional-quality subtitled videos quickly without technical skills.
SubtitleBee pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free Plan: $0 - 10 minutes auto-subtitle, audio transcription, text overlay captions, audio to video conversion, advanced cropping, video resize, progress bar, video translation, video converter, video compressor. Starter Plan: $19/month ($16.6/month billed yearly at $199) - 240 minutes/month auto-subtitle or translate, 3 translations per video, 5 overlay captions, 15 font styles, watermark-free exports, custom logo, cloud storage, lifetime uploads, basic support, additional credits $3 per 20 min. Premium Plan: $49/month ($43/month billed yearly at $519, most popular) - 1050 minutes/month, 10 translations per video, 20 overlay captions, 30 font styles, priority support, additional credits $2 per 30 min. Business Plan: $129/month ($113/month billed yearly at $1359) - 3600 minutes/month, 15 translations per video, 50 overlay captions, full brand kit, premium support, additional credits $1.75 per 60 min. Custom plans available for higher usage. Annual billing offers 12% discount.
SubtitleBee pros
- 95% accurate AI-generated subtitles
- Supports 120+ languages for translation
- Free plan with 10 minutes of auto-subtitling
- Burned-in subtitles permanently embedded in video
- No video editing skills required
- Customizable fonts, colors, styles, and positioning
- Supertitles feature for overlay text
- Customizable progress bar for engagement
- Add custom logo to videos
- Advanced video cropping for social media formats
- Audio transcription included
- Download subtitle files in multiple formats (.srt, .ass, .vtt, .txt)
- Privacy-focused - content never shared or sold
- Cloud storage for uploaded videos
- Works with YouTube and Vimeo links
SubtitleBee cons
- Watermark on free plan exports
- Free plan limited to 10 minutes of video
- Music videos may have transcription errors due to heavy music
- Upload speed depends on internet connection
- Credit system limits exports based on plan
- Duplicating video for editing consumes credits
- Old videos deleted after 15 days on canceled/free plans
- Additional credits can add up for heavy users
Frequently asked questions about SubtitleBee
How to add captions to a video?
To add captions to a video, upload your video or paste a YouTube/Vimeo link, let the AI auto-generate captions, select the language spoken in the video, edit and style the captions as needed, customize fonts/colors/positioning, add supertitles if desired, then download the caption-embedded video or export with subtitles seamlessly integrated.
Can I generate English subtitles for free?
Yes, you can generate English subtitles for free using the free plan. Simply upload your video to the AI caption generator, and the platform will automatically generate subtitles through AI. The free plan includes 10 minutes of auto-subtitling with audio transcription and basic features.
How do I embed subtitles into my video permanently (burned-in)?
SubtitleBee automatically generates burned-in subtitles that are permanently embedded into your video. Simply upload your video, generate or upload subtitles, customize their appearance including fonts, colors, and positioning, then export the final version with subtitles seamlessly integrated into the video.
How do I sync subtitles with my video?
Use SubtitleBee's subtitle editor to adjust and sync subtitles with the correct dialogue. Preview the video, click on any subtitle to make timing or text changes, make adjustments if needed, and export when everything is aligned with the audio.
Can I disable or replace the SubtitleBee watermark?
Yes, it is possible to remove or change the SubtitleBee logo before exporting your video. Just go to the Export tab on your editing dashboard and disable the logo option or replace it with your custom logo. However, watermark-free exports are only available on paid Starter plans and above.
How do I edit subtitles after downloading the video?
To edit subtitles of an already downloaded video, go to your dashboard and click the duplicate button found on the right side of the Download video button. A new file will appear that lets you edit the video again. Note that duplicating counts as a new upload and consumes video credits when exporting again.
Can I transcribe music videos?
It is possible but may be prone to error, especially if accompanied by heavy music as audio is normally distorted or hard to understand. The best approach is to edit subtitles manually by searching for song lyrics and adding them using the subtitle editor.
Can I switch plans or cancel anytime?
Yes, you can make upgrades, downgrades, or cancel your subscription anytime. Changes will be effective at the end of your current billing period. You can also turn off auto-renewal by logging into your account through the subscription management link.
What happens if I hit my usage limit?
You can buy one-time credits without upgrading your plan from your account page. This is ideal if you only need extra credits occasionally. Alternatively, you can upgrade to a higher tier plan or contact sales for custom options if you need more consistent usage.
Do you offer annual billing?
Yes, SubtitleBee offers annual plans with 12% off. Starter is $199/year ($16.6/month), Premium is $519/year ($43/month), and Business is $1359/year ($113/month). Annual billing provides significant savings compared to monthly billing.