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Transcriptly compared with ShortTranscript
DetailTranscriptly logo TranscriptlyShortTranscript logo ShortTranscript
What it doesFree online converter to transcribe audio, video, and YouTube to text with AI-powered accuracy in 98+ languages TikTok video transcript generator that turns public social videos into editable text
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingFree plan: 10 credits/month (10 YouTube videos with captions or 10 minutes of local files). Hobby: $6/month or $72/year (1000 credits). Pro: $12/month or $144/year (3000 credits). Premium: $18/month or $216/year (6000 credits). One-time plans available; credits valid for 1 year. 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
  • Speaker detection and diarization for multi-speaker content
  • Export to multiple formats: SRT, VTT, TXT, PDF, DOCX, CSV
  • AI-powered summaries and key point extraction
  • YouTube video transcription with direct caption access
  • Developer API for batch processing YouTube transcripts
  • 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
  • Direct access to YouTube's official captions ensures high-quality transcripts when available
  • Built by a student for students; affordable pricing designed for academic budgets
  • Quick access with easy-to-use interface requiring only 3 simple steps
  • 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
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Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)22 −1 (down) since last check26 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)127
Citation Flow (Majestic)2920
Referring domains (Majestic)18781

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