youtube-transcript.io vs WithTranscript: which YouTube transcript tool fits?

youtube-transcript.io is an extractor with downloads in four formats, bulk extraction from playlists and channels, and an API with Zapier, Make and n8n integrations. WithTranscript does none of those; it is a reading view with chapters and a Markdown copy.

Updated 2026-11-05 · By the WithTranscript team · How we checked

youtube-transcript.io vs WithTranscript, dimension by dimension

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youtube-transcript.io vs WithTranscript
Dimension	youtube-transcript.io	WithTranscriptthis site
Transcript
Transcript sourceYouTube's own captions, or the tool's own speech-to-text?	Not statedsource	YouTube captionsNew transcripts are built from the video's YouTube captions; some older library transcripts came from our own speech-to-text.source
Videos without captionsDoes it work when the video has no captions?	Not statedsource	NoWhen a video has no usable caption track, the page says a transcript is not available.source
SpeakersSpeaker labels or speaker changes?	Not statedsource	Speaker changesEach new speaker turn is marked with a timestamp and a dash; speakers are not named.source
ChaptersChapters or sections in the transcript?	Not statedsource	Yes, with summariesTranscripts are split into titled chapters with a one-line summary each, listed beside the text.source
Reading and output
Synced playerA player synced to the text, click a line to jump?	Not statedsource	Yes, click-to-seekThe player and transcript stay in sync; click any line to jump the video there.source
Export formatsCopy and download formats (TXT, SRT, Markdown...)	TXT/CSV/VTT/SRT, copyIts own guide says you can copy to clipboard or download .txt, .csv, .vtt or .srt.source	Copy as MarkdownOne-click copy as Markdown with title, source link and chapters. No SRT, VTT or TXT download.source
TimestampsTimestamps in the transcript and the copy?	Not statedsource	YesEvery paragraph in the copy starts with a bold [m:ss] timestamp.source
Built-in AIAI summary or chat inside the tool?	AI summary; chat (paid)The homepage offers AI summaries; "Chat with transcript" is listed in the Plus plan.source	Chapter summaries onlyNo chat or full-video summary; each chapter has a one-line summary.source
Hand-off to ChatGPT and ClaudeA path built for LLMs (Markdown, URL, API, MCP, a send button)?	API and automation integrationsREST API (up to 50 video IDs per request) and Zapier, Make and n8n integrations; no MCP or LLM button stated.source	Markdown URLEach transcript has a transcript.md URL an AI assistant or agent can fetch, plus the Markdown copy.source
Playlists and bulkWhole playlists or channels at once?	Yes: playlist, channel, CSVBulk extraction from playlists, channels or CSV is labeled experimental and costs one token per transcript.source	NoOne video at a time; curated series are browsable, not exportable in bulk.source
TranslationTranslate the transcript?	Not statedsource	NoTranscripts are shown in the video's spoken language only.source
Access and price
Browser extensionIs there one, and is it required?	Optional Chrome extensionThere's a web tool, plus an optional Chrome extension that adds a button to open transcripts on youtube-transcript.io.source	No extensionWeb only: paste a YouTube link on the site.source
Login for a basic transcriptDo you need an account to get one transcript?	No (25 free)The homepage says up to 25 transcripts are free with no sign-up.source	For new videosExisting transcripts are open to anyone; requesting a new one needs a free account.source
Free tier and priceFree limit and cheapest paid plan, as stated	25/mo free; $9.99/moFree plan of 25 tokens per month. Plus is $9.99/month for 1000 transcripts; Pro is $24.99/month. Currency shown only as "$".source	Free (open beta)Free during the open beta; no paid plan yet.source

The two tools in brief

youtube-transcript.io

~172,015 organic visits/month to youtube-transcript.io (Ahrefs, 2026-11-05)

Web tool for extracting YouTube transcripts, individually or in bulk from playlists, channels and CSV files, with paid token plans and an API.

Who it's for: Creators, marketers and developers who need transcripts in bulk or through an API, with a small free allowance for individual videos.

Does better than WithTranscript

Downloads transcripts as .txt, .csv, .vtt or .srt. source
Bulk transcripts from playlists, channels and CSV uploads. source
Zapier, Make and n8n integrations via its API. source
Chrome extension that adds a Get Transcript button on YouTube. source

Limits

The free plan is 25 transcripts a month; more needs a paid plan. source
Bulk extraction is labelled experimental and costs a token per transcript. source
Chat with the transcript is a paid (Plus) feature. source

WithTranscriptthis site

WithTranscript turns any YouTube video into a synced, chaptered transcript you can read along with, copy as Markdown, or hand to ChatGPT and Claude.

Who it's for: People who want to read or study a video with the transcript beside it, and people who paste transcripts into an AI assistant and want chapters and timestamps to come along.

What it does

The transcript plays in sync with the video: the spoken line is highlighted and clicking any line jumps the player there. source
Every transcript is split into chapters with short summaries, and speaker changes are marked. source
Copy transcript gives Markdown with the title, source link, chapter list and a timestamp on every paragraph. source
Each transcript has a plain Markdown URL (transcript.md) that ChatGPT, Claude or a coding agent can read directly. source
A curated library of complete lecture series (MIT OpenCourseWare and others) in course order. source