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Vidyst vs SubGrab

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Vidyst compared with SubGrab
DetailVidyst logo VidystSubGrab logo SubGrab
What it doesStream, record and bring guests on from one Mac app Free AI-powered video transcript extractor for 30 platforms
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Pricing modelFree trial Not given
PricingBasic: $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. 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check1 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)178
Referring domains (Majestic)54

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