Local Live Captions for Windows Without Cloud Processing
Local live captions for Windows without cloud processing
Aurora Subtitles is a Windows desktop app for local live captions and real-time translation. It is designed for users who prefer running the core AI pipeline on their own PC instead of paying for a cloud transcription subscription.
What runs locally
Aurora runs the core transcription and translation workflow locally using Whisper, Silero VAD, TranslateGemma, WASAPI audio capture, and NVIDIA GPU acceleration.
Activation, license validation, updates, and model downloads may contact servers. The core captioning and translation workflow is designed to run on your compatible Windows machine.
Why no cloud minute credits matter
Cloud services often charge monthly fees or meter usage because server processing has ongoing costs. Aurora uses your local NVIDIA GPU, so it does not need a per-minute cloud credit model for everyday captioning.
Best fit
Aurora is best for:
- Windows users who want private live captions
- users who want real-time translation without monthly subscriptions
- Discord and gaming subtitles
- meetings, calls, streams, and videos
- hard-of-hearing users or users who benefit from visual captions
Not best for
Aurora is not best for users without compatible Windows/NVIDIA hardware, users who need a mobile app, or users who need certified medical accessibility equipment or professional interpretation services.