Zubtitle is a web-based tool focused specifically on adding captions to social media videos. It offers auto-transcription, subtitle styling, video resizing, and headline overlays — all designed for the social media workflow. The tool targets marketers and small businesses who need to make their social videos more accessible and engaging.
Zubtitle's approach is straightforward: upload a video, auto-generate captions, customize the style, resize for different platforms, and download. The interface is clean and the social media focus is clear.
Where Zubtitle Comes Up Short
Despite being subtitle-focused, Zubtitle has significant limitations:
English-only transcription. This is Zubtitle's biggest weakness. The auto-transcription only works reliably in English. For any other language, you need to manually type or upload subtitles. In a global content landscape, this is a dealbreaker for millions of creators.
Limited monthly videos. Zubtitle's free plan allows only 2 videos per month. The Standard plan ($16/month) gives 10 videos, and the Pro plan ($26/month) offers 25 videos. If you produce content regularly, these limits are constraining and the per-video cost is high.
Basic styling options. While Zubtitle offers more subtitle styling than generic video editors, it still falls short of dedicated tools. No transition effects, limited display modes, and a modest font library.
No bilingual display. Single language subtitles only.
No vocal isolation. Accuracy depends entirely on audio quality with no preprocessing.
No SRT export on lower plans. Full subtitle file access requires higher-tier plans.
Dated interface. Several user reviews note that Zubtitle's interface feels less modern than newer competitors, with occasional performance issues.
YEB Captions: More Languages, More Features, Better Pricing
100+ languages — automatic detection, high accuracy across all. While Zubtitle is English-only for auto-transcription, YEB handles any language.
58 fonts in 5 categories with complete customization control.
4 display modes — word-by-word, line-by-line, sentence, karaoke.
16 transition effects for professional caption animations.
Bilingual display — two languages, independently styled.
Vocal isolation — AI noise separation for better transcription accuracy.
Free SRT/VTT/TXT export — always, on every plan.
Pay-per-use at ~$0.04/min — no video limits. Process 2 videos or 200 — you pay only for the minutes processed. A 5-minute video costs about $0.40, compared to Zubtitle's effective cost of $1.60-$13 per video depending on your plan.
The Pricing Reality
| Plan | Zubtitle | YEB Captions |
|---|---|---|
| 2 videos/month | Free (limited) | ~$0.80 |
| 10 videos/month | $16/mo | ~$4.00 |
| 25 videos/month | $26/mo | ~$10.00 |
| 50 videos/month | Not available | ~$20.00 |
YEB is significantly cheaper at every volume level, with no artificial video limits.
Who Should Switch from Zubtitle?
- Non-English creators — Zubtitle only auto-transcribes English; YEB handles 100+ languages
- High-volume producers — no per-month video limits on YEB
- Budget-conscious creators — pay ~$0.04/min instead of $16-26/month
- Anyone needing bilingual subtitles or advanced transition effects
- Creators who want free SRT exports without plan restrictions
