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YouTube-Transcript.io vs SocialKit
Comparing YouTube transcript extraction tools and APIs
Overview
Both platforms offer YouTube transcript extraction and AI analysis, but with different focuses and feature sets.
SocialKit specializes in social media video data extraction with comprehensive APIs for transcripts, summaries, comments, and video details across YouTube and TikTok.
YouTube-Transcript.io is a web-based tool that focuses exclusively on YouTube transcript extraction.Features Comparison
| Feature | YouTube Transcript | SocialKit |
|---|---|---|
| Transcript Extraction | ||
| AI Video Summarization API | ||
| Comments Extraction | ||
| Video Details/Stats | ||
| Bulk/Channel Extraction |
Platform Support
| Platform | YouTube Transcript | SocialKit |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | ||
| YouTube Shorts | ||
| TikTok |
Pricing Comparison
YouTube-Transcript.io
- Free25 tokens
- Plus$9.99/mo (1,000 transcripts)
- Pro$24.99/mo (3,000 transcripts)
Transcripts + AI study tools • API access • Bulk extraction
SocialKit
- Free20 credits
- Basic$13/mo (2,000 credits)
- Pro$27/mo (10,000 credits)
- Ultimate$79/mo (50,000 credits)
Managed API • All features included • Dedicated support
Why Choose SocialKit Instead?
- Multi-Platform Support:Work with YouTube, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok through one unified API - not just YouTube.
- Summary API:Get instant AI summaries of YouTube, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts videos - something YouTube-Transcript.io doesn't offer.
- More Affordable for High Volume:Get 10,000 credits for $27/month vs YouTube-Transcript.io's $24.99/month for only 3,000 transcripts.
- Comments & Engagement Data:Extract and analyze video comments for sentiment analysis and community insights.
- Comprehensive Video Stats:Get detailed video metadata, stats, and analytics - not just transcripts.
- Free Tools Available:Test our quality with free YouTube and TikTok tools before committing to API usage.
- All Features in One API:Transcripts, summaries, comments, and video details all included - no add-ons needed.
- Developer-Focused:Built specifically for API integration, not web-based study tools.
Key Differences
Choose SocialKit if you need:
- Multi-platform support (YouTube + TikTok)
- Comments extraction and engagement analysis
- Video statistics and metadata
- Better value for high-volume usage
- Developer-focused API integration
Choose YouTube-Transcript.io if you need:
- Bulk channel or playlist extraction
- Web-based interface for quick transcripts
- YouTube-only focus with study features
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