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Transcriptly vs Vidyst

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Transcriptly compared with Vidyst
DetailTranscriptly logo TranscriptlyVidyst logo Vidyst
What it doesFree online converter to transcribe audio, video, and YouTube to text with AI-powered accuracy in 98+ languages Stream, record and bring guests on from one Mac app
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FoundedNot given Not given
Based inHK Not given
Pricing modelNot given Free trial
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. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)22 −1 (down) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)122
Citation Flow (Majestic)2917
Referring domains (Majestic)1875

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