TubeTranscript vs YouTubeTranscript.com
TL;DR
- To read a transcript next to the video and copy it in one click, YouTubeTranscript.com is enough: it is free and needs no account.
- To download TXT, SRT, VTT or JSON, transcribe a video that has no captions, or send a transcript to ChatGPT, Claude or your own code, use TubeTranscript.
- TubeTranscript and YouTubeTranscript.com are separate products and are not affiliated.
Comparison table
| Feature | TubeTranscript | YouTubeTranscript.com |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 5 transcripts/24h as guest (1 AI-transcribed); 15/24h with free account (3 AI-transcribed); free transcripts are public | Free, no account; no limits stated |
| Videos without captions | Yes — captions first, Whisper audio transcription as fallback | No: shows "Transcript unavailable" |
| Download formats | TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON | None; "Copy entire transcript" only |
| API | REST POST /api/v1/extract (Pro) | None offered |
| MCP server | Yes (Pro) — get_transcript tool over Streamable HTTP | None offered |
| Lowest paid price | $4.99/month (Pro, up to 100 requests/24h, 30 of them AI-transcribed, videos up to 2 hours) | No paid plan on the site |
| Read along with the video | Chrome extension shows the transcript next to the video | Yes: embedded player, autoscroll, jump to position |
| Use with AI | Copy for ChatGPT or Claude with title, link and a starter prompt | Links to Merlin AI and a separate summaries site |
Where YouTubeTranscript.com is better
- No account and no daily count shown: paste a link and read.
- The video plays next to the text, the transcript scrolls with playback, and you can jump to the current position.
- One button copies the whole transcript.
Choose YouTubeTranscript.com if…
- You want to read or skim a captioned video in the browser.
- You only need to copy the text once and paste it somewhere.
Where TubeTranscript is better
- Download TXT, SRT, VTT or timed JSON for editors, players and scripts.
- Videos without captions: TubeTranscript falls back to AI transcription (guests: 1 per 24 hours, free accounts: 3, Pro: 30).
- Copy for ChatGPT or Claude with the title, link and a starter prompt, or clean the text with the timestamp remover and filler word remover.
- Pro adds private transcripts, a REST API and an MCP server for any public video, plus creator tools such as chapters, Shorts moments and bulk downloads.
Pricing compared
YouTubeTranscript.com is free and shows no paid plan. TubeTranscript is free for 5 transcripts per 24 hours without an account and 15 with a free account; free transcripts are published publicly. Pro is $4.99/month for private transcripts, up to 100 requests a day (30 of them AI-transcribed), and API/MCP access.
Verdict
Use YouTubeTranscript.com to read a captioned video's transcript next to the player. Use TubeTranscript when you need a file, the video has no captions, or the transcript is going into an AI assistant or your own workflow.
Try TubeTranscript with your video
FAQ
Is TubeTranscript the same as YouTubeTranscript.com?
No. They are separate products from different companies and are not affiliated. TubeTranscript is at tubetranscript.io.
Why does YouTubeTranscript.com say "Transcript unavailable"?
The video usually has no captions in that language. TubeTranscript can try to transcribe the audio instead; see transcript not available?.
Can I download a transcript as SRT from YouTubeTranscript.com?
The site offers copying the whole transcript, not file downloads. TubeTranscript downloads TXT, SRT, VTT and JSON.
Is there a YouTube transcript API?
TubeTranscript Pro includes a REST API and an MCP server for public videos. YouTubeTranscript.com does not offer one.
By Kenji Saito · Updated