Looking for a YouTubeTranscript.com alternative?
SubExtract does what YouTubeTranscript.com does — pull a clean YouTube transcript — and adds SRT export, comment extraction, channel/playlist data, and multi-platform support beyond YouTube.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | YouTubeTranscript.com | SubExtract |
|---|---|---|
YouTube transcript extraction | Yes — fast and minimal | Yes — fast, with extras |
SRT export with timestamps | Plain text only | Yes — SRT + plain text |
Translation | No | Yes (Pro tier) |
YouTube comments / channel / playlist export | No | Yes — full CSV |
Other platforms (TikTok, Instagram, X, web) | No | Yes |
Sign-up required | No | No for free tier |
Brand recognition for the head term | Strong (exact-match domain) | Newer brand |
Pricing
YouTubeTranscript.com
Free, no paid tier disclosed.
SubExtract
Free tier with credits. Pro tier from $9/mo.
Why people switch
- Need SRT files with timestamps, not just plain text
- Want to extract transcripts plus comments, channel videos, or playlists in one tool
- Translate transcripts without re-extracting
- Cover multi-platform content (TikTok, Instagram, X) from the same workflow
Frequently asked questions
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