Looking for a Tactiq alternative for YouTube and social videos?
Tactiq is built for live meetings — Zoom, Meet, Teams. SubExtract is built for content extraction across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X, and the open web. No Chrome extension required.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Tactiq | SubExtract |
|---|---|---|
YouTube transcripts | Yes (Chrome extension) | Yes — paste URL, no install |
Live meeting transcription | Yes — Zoom, Meet, Teams | Not supported |
AI summaries | Yes — built-in across meetings + videos | Transcript export; bring your own LLM |
TikTok / Instagram / X transcripts | No | Yes — all three supported |
Comments / channel / playlist export | No | Yes — full CSV export |
Web page → Markdown | No | Yes — scraper + crawler |
Chrome extension required | Yes for most workflows | No — runs in any browser |
Free tier | Limited transcripts/month | Free credits, no card |
Pricing
Tactiq
Free tier with monthly transcript caps. Paid plans add AI summaries, longer meetings, and team features.
SubExtract
Free tier with daily credits. Pro removes limits and unlocks bulk comment, channel, and playlist export.
Why people switch
- Need TikTok, Instagram, or X transcripts — Tactiq is YouTube-only outside meetings
- Want comment, channel, and playlist CSV export for research and competitor analysis
- Don't want to install a Chrome extension just to grab a transcript
- Working in a non-Chromium browser or a locked-down corporate environment
- Need web page extraction alongside video — one tool instead of stitching two
Frequently asked questions
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