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InstaScript vs ShortTranscript

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InstaScript compared with ShortTranscript
DetailInstaScript logo InstaScriptShortTranscript logo ShortTranscript
What it doesFree browser-based tool that converts Instagram Reels and video files into timestamped English text TikTok video transcript generator that turns public social videos into editable text
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: 3 transcripts daily, up to 5 minutes each. Starter: $4.99 USD for 150 credits (one-time, valid 12 months). Creator: $19.99 USD for 800 credits (one-time, valid 12 months). 1 credit per started minute. Free transcripts can be upgraded to paid formats (SRT, VTT, DOCX) with 1 additional credit.
Key features
  • Transcribe video files up to 100 MB in MP4, MOV, and WebM formats
  • Transcribe audio files in MP3, WAV, M4A, and OGG formats
  • Paste public Instagram URLs for automatic video fetching and transcription
  • Timestamped output with start and end times for each segment
  • Copy transcript to clipboard with one click
  • Download as TXT, SRT, or VTT subtitle formats
  • Works on desktop and mobile browsers
  • Edit transcript text in browser before export
  • Search transcripts with Find function
  • Export transcripts as Markdown notes
  • Transcribe public TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X videos from links
  • Speech recognition from audio track, works without captions
  • Edit individual timestamped segments
  • Export as TXT, SRT, VTT or DOCX formats
  • Batch transcription of up to 20 videos
  • Upload MP3, MP4, WAV or M4A audio and video files
  • Free allowance of 3 daily transcripts up to 5 minutes each
  • Paid transcription supports videos up to 60 minutes
  • Create public sharing links with private snapshots
  • Cross-device sync for account holders
What makes it different
  • Entirely in-browser processing means files never leave your device
  • No account creation or payment required to use any tools
  • Fetches and transcribes public Instagram URLs automatically
  • Supports multiple subtitle formats for video editors and players
  • Uses OpenAI's Whisper model running locally via Hugging Face transformers.js
  • No sign-up required for free transcripts
  • One-time credit purchases with no auto-renewal or subscription
  • Failed transcripts cost zero credits
  • Works from audio speech recognition rather than captions or descriptions
  • Editable transcript with automatic timestamp preservation
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 −1 (down) since last check26 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)17
Citation Flow (Majestic)1220
Referring domains (Majestic)481

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