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SubExtract is a multi-platform alternative — YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, and any web page. Cleaner output, broader scope, 5 free credits, no credit card required.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Downsub | SubExtract |
|---|---|---|
Free tier | Free with ads | Free, no ads |
Sign-up required | No (basic) / Yes (advanced) | Yes — free account, no credit card |
YouTube transcripts | Yes | Yes |
TikTok / Instagram / X | Limited to YouTube + a few video sites | Yes — TikTok, Instagram, X all supported |
Web page → Markdown | No | Yes |
Comments / channel / playlist export | No | Yes — full CSV export |
Brand recognition | Long-established (since ~2017) | Newer (2025) |
Pricing
Downsub
Free with ads. No paid tier disclosed.
SubExtract
Free tier with credits. Pro tier removes limits and adds bulk operations.
Why people switch
- Multi-platform support (TikTok, Instagram, X, web pages — not just YouTube)
- Clean output without ad clutter or upsell modals
- Built-in CSV export for comments, channels, and playlists
- Web scraper + crawler for non-video content
- AI-friendly Markdown output for LLM workflows
Frequently asked questions
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