---
title: "tube2text vs YouTubetoTranscript"
description: "YouTubetoTranscript translates 125+ languages and copies on the page. tube2text saves TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON. Five an hour."
url: https://tube2text.com/vs/youtubetotranscript
markdown: https://tube2text.com/vs/youtubetotranscript.md
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# 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

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| 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 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### 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.

## Languages

- en: [https://tube2text.com/vs/youtubetotranscript](https://tube2text.com/vs/youtubetotranscript) ([md](https://tube2text.com/vs/youtubetotranscript.md))

## See also

- [YouTube transcript](https://tube2text.com/) ([md](https://tube2text.com/index.md))
- [Which YouTube transcript tool](https://tube2text.com/alternatives) ([md](https://tube2text.com/alternatives.md))
- [tube2text vs youtube-transcript.io](https://tube2text.com/vs/youtube-transcript-io) ([md](https://tube2text.com/vs/youtube-transcript-io.md))
- [tube2text vs Tactiq](https://tube2text.com/vs/tactiq) ([md](https://tube2text.com/vs/tactiq.md))
- [YouTube transcript generator](https://tube2text.com/youtube-transcript-generator) ([md](https://tube2text.com/youtube-transcript-generator.md))

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Website: https://tube2text.com/vs/youtubetotranscript