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InstaScript vs Vidyst

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InstaScript compared with Vidyst
DetailInstaScript logo InstaScriptVidyst logo Vidyst
What it doesFree browser-based tool that converts Instagram Reels and video files into timestamped English text Stream, record and bring guests on from one Mac app
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Free trial
PricingNot given Basic: $10 a month or $100 a year, billed yearly. Creator (most popular): $35 a month or $350 a year, billed yearly. All plans include a 14-day free trial.
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
  • Multistream to 2-7 destinations simultaneously depending on plan
  • Simultaneous horizontal and vertical recording from single take
  • Browser-based guest joining without app installation
  • Individual audio track recording per guest
  • 4K60 recording with hardware HEVC encoding
  • Six customizable layout options with one-click switching
  • Crash-safe recording that saves up to moment of interruption
  • iPhone and iPad remote control via local network
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
  • Stream to YouTube, Twitch, X, Instagram and any stream key all simultaneously
  • Automatic simultaneous horizontal and vertical streaming in one take
  • Guests join via browser link with individual audio tracks for editing
  • All platform chat in one unified interface
  • Works entirely on Mac with privacy by design
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 checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)12
Citation Flow (Majestic)1217
Referring domains (Majestic)45

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