DubbingMate
An EarDub alternative without a monthly plan
EarDub is a Chrome and Edge extension that reads translated YouTube subtitles in AI voices, with 75 languages and a free tier. DubbingMate does a similar job for YouTube with a one-time license, and the voice is generated on your own computer.
DubbingMate and EarDub side by side
| DubbingMate | EarDub | |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Desktop app (Windows 10/11, macOS 11+) + Chrome extension | Chrome / Edge extension |
| Price | $9.99 one-time, 3 devices, 1 year of updates | Free (30 min/day, 180 min/month); Basic $9.99/mo or $83/yr; Pro $19.99/mo or $155/yr |
| Free trial | 72 hours from first dub, no card, no account | Free tier |
| Dub languages | 5 in the desktop app (ko, en, ja, zh, es) · 10 in the Chrome extension | 75 languages |
| Videos without subtitles | Not supported | Basic & Pro |
As of Oct 2026, from https://eardub.com. EarDub price, free tier, languages and videos without subtitles.
Prices change — check the vendor's page.
When EarDub is the better choice
You need many languages, or videos without subtitles.
When DubbingMate fits
You watch YouTube with subtitles most days and would rather pay once than every month.
Limits
Translation quality follows YouTube's auto-translated subtitles. YouTube only. The Windows installer is not code-signed yet, so Windows may show a warning.
Try DubbingMate
DubbingMate is a desktop app for Windows and Mac. Everything is free for 72 hours from your first dub (no card, no account), then it is a one-time purchase. See the pricing section for the current price.
Also installable with Homebrew (Mac): brew install --cask hssolution/tap/dubbingmate
FAQ
Does DubbingMate work on videos without subtitles?
No. DubbingMate works from a video's subtitles, so a video with none cannot be dubbed. EarDub lists videos without subtitles on its Basic and Pro plans. As of Oct 2026, from https://eardub.com.
Is there a monthly plan?
No. DubbingMate is a one-time purchase of $9.99 for 3 devices with 1 year of updates. Everything is free for 72 hours from your first dub.
How many languages can DubbingMate dub into?
Five in the desktop app (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish) and ten in the Chrome extension. EarDub lists 75. As of Oct 2026, from https://eardub.com.