Skip to the shop floor

ShortTranscript vs SubGrab

A side-by-side comparison built from both listings. Blank cells mean the company has not given that detail; we never guess.

ShortTranscript compared with SubGrab
DetailShortTranscript logo ShortTranscriptSubGrab logo SubGrab
What it doesTikTok video transcript generator that turns public social videos into editable text Free AI-powered video transcript extractor for 30 platforms
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given AU
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree: 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. Free Starter: 2 free credits on signup. Micro: 5 credits for $3.99. Starter: 15 credits for $5.99. Popular: 40 credits for $11.99. Pro: 100 credits for $22.99. Power: 250 credits for $44.99. Credits never expire. First purchase includes bonus credits.
Key features
  • 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
  • Extract captions from 30 video platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Vimeo, Twitch, Loom, and others
  • AI transcription using OpenAI's Whisper with 95% accuracy on clear English speech
  • Support for 90+ languages
  • Download transcripts as TXT, SRT, or VTT with timestamps
  • Speaker labels for AI transcripts to identify who is speaking
  • AI-powered video summaries with key takeaways and chapter markers
  • Support for videos up to 10 hours (16 hours for YouTube and select streaming platforms)
  • Upload audio and video files for transcription
  • Copy transcripts to clipboard or read online
  • Automatic credit refund if transcription fails
What makes it different
  • 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
  • Works with 30 platforms without needing browser extensions or software installation
  • Can extract transcripts even when videos have no captions using AI
  • Supports Vimeo transcription unlike YouTube's built-in transcript viewer
  • Credits never expire
  • Private and secure with no tracking cookies or data selling
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)26 no change since last check1 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)70
Citation Flow (Majestic)208
Referring domains (Majestic)814

4 details filled in for both companies.

More alternatives to ShortTranscript More alternatives to SubGrab

Support