Our take: A nonprofit-run web subtitle editor that is free to use, while AI captions and team workspaces are paid.
- Free subtitle editor
- Run by nonprofit PCF
- 400+ languages
- AI captions are paid
- Not tested by us yet
- ? China access — not tested yet
Checked before sign-up
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · from official pricing and help pages · not tested hands-on yet
Free planSubtitle editor is free
Paid fromUS$24/month (Plus)
Sign-upAccount required
Your data: It is a cloud-based editor, so subtitle work happens on Amara’s web service, run by the nonprofit Participatory Culture Foundation.
Data sheet
Every row shows how we know it
| Free | Amara subtitle editor is free Official |
|---|---|
| Personal | Pay-as-you-go, US$5 minimum order, single user Official |
| Plus | US$24/month, 2 users included, US$12 per extra user Official |
| Plus AI captions | 60 free minutes/month Official |
| Languages | 400+ Official |
| Pro subtitle service | Pricing on request Official |
| Access from China | — Not tested |
When to use it
Pick it when several people need to caption and translate online videos together.
Before you use it
AI auto-captions are not free, so check how many minutes you need and which plan covers them.
How to use it
- Create an Amara account and add a video URL or file.
- Type captions while the video plays and adjust timing.
- Publish the subtitles or download them as a file.
Alternatives
- Subtitle Edit — Free offline subtitle editingOn-device
- VEED — Web editor with auto-subtitlesCloud
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · compiled from official information, not yet tested by us. Found something outdated? Tell us. · Amara platform plans (official)