Maker Builds Own Subtitle Tool After Finding Existing Options Too Expensive
A maker describes building their own video subtitle tool after finding commercial subtitle generation services too costly, implying pricing friction in that tool category; the post promotes their own build rather than detailing the underlying problem.
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