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InsTranscript compared with Vidyst
DetailInsTranscript logo InsTranscriptVidyst logo Vidyst
What it doesFree AI-powered Instagram Reel and video to text converter with timestamps and multiple export formats Stream, record and bring guests on from one Mac app
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Pricing modelFreemium Free trial
PricingFree: 8 free credits per week (refreshed every week), 20 bonus credits on Google sign-up. Starter Pack: $4.99 for 100 credits ($0.0499/min). Popular Pack: $9.99 for 250 credits ($0.040/min). Best Value Pack: $19.99 for 600 credits ($0.033/min). Bulk Pro Pack: $39.99 for 1,500 credits ($0.027/min). C 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
  • 99%+ word-level speech recognition accuracy optimized for background music, diverse accents, and rapid speech
  • 100+ global languages auto-detection and translation
  • Millisecond-accurate timestamps synchronized for video editors
  • In-browser text editor with live audio playback
  • Support for videos up to 60 minutes long
  • Privacy-first processing with zero permanent audio storage
  • Multiple export formats: TXT, SRT, and VTT
  • No login required for first transcription
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing with no recurring subscriptions
  • Zero-deduction guarantee if video processing fails
  • 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
  • Only tool offering 60-minute video transcription length, vs 2-5 minute limits on competitors
  • Pay-as-you-go model with no monthly subscription or auto-renewal traps
  • Free weekly credits (8 minutes) automatically refreshing every week for all users
  • Supports 100+ languages with in-browser translation included free
  • 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
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)31 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)222
Citation Flow (Majestic)2617
Referring domains (Majestic)1065

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