tube2text vs YouTubetoTranscript
YouTubetoTranscript wins on translation, a Chrome add-on, and uncapped copy. We write TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON.
Both start from a pasted YouTube URL. They show the words and ask you to copy. We save a file. Five an hour, no account.
Where they win
- Translation. Homepage: 125+ languages.
- Chrome add-on. Optional, on the homepage.
- No cap. FAQ: free, no limit on number or length.
- Copy, not download. FAQ: no download option — copy the text instead.
- AI summary today. Live at /youtube-summary.
- HTTP API today. FAQ and nav point to transcriptapi.com.
What we do
- Files. TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON.
- Paste. No account. Five an hour.
- Captions only. No translation, no speech-to-text, no extension, no bulk.
- Coming soon. HTTP API, SDK, CLI, AI summary.
Compared
| Criterion | tube2text | YouTubetoTranscript |
|---|---|---|
| Paste, no account | Yes | Yes; account not stated as required |
| Account required | No | not stated |
| Extension required | No | No; optional Chrome add-on |
| Files | TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON | FAQ: no download, copy only |
| Translation | No | 125+ languages |
| AI summary | Coming soon | Yes; /youtube-summary |
| HTTP API | Coming soon | transcriptapi.com |
| Captions only | Yes | FAQ: extracts YouTube subtitles |
| Free limit | Five an hour | FAQ: no limit on number or length |
FAQ
What is YouTubetoTranscript?
A free site that pastes a YouTube URL and shows the transcript. Homepage: translation into 125+ languages, and a Chrome add-on.
Is tube2text an alternative to YouTubetoTranscript?
Yes, if you want a caption file rather than on-screen copy and translation. Both start from a pasted YouTube URL.
Does tube2text translate YouTube transcripts?
No. We return the caption track the video already carries. YouTubetoTranscript's homepage offers 125+ languages.
Can I download a subtitle file?
Yes. tube2text saves TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON. YouTubetoTranscript's FAQ says no download — copy instead.
Does tube2text have an HTTP API?
Coming soon. YouTubetoTranscript's FAQ points to transcriptapi.com.
Do I need a Chrome extension?
No. tube2text is a website: paste a URL. YouTubetoTranscript's Chrome add-on is optional.
Paste a link. Get the transcript.
Free, five an hour, no account.