An Eightify Alternative for YouTube Transcripts
Eightify is a summarizer-first Chrome extension (with iOS and Android apps) that turns a video into AI key insights, with a 7-day free trial. GetYouTubeTranscript starts from the transcript: free to read and download, with an AI summary and chat on credits, plus a public API and MCP server.
| Feature | GetYouTubeTranscript | Eightify |
|---|---|---|
| Free transcript, no sign-up | Not published (its listing offers a 7-day free trial) | |
| Download as TXT, SRT, or VTT | ||
| AI summary of the video | ||
| Summary options | Tone, format and length | Focus, format, length and grouping |
| Jump to a moment in the video | ||
| Chat with the video | ||
| Summaries and translation in other languages | 40+ languages | |
| Public REST API for developers | ||
| MCP server for AI agents/assistants | ||
| Batch/playlist transcript extraction | ||
| Chrome extension | Chrome extension, plus iOS and Android apps | |
| Pricing | Free transcripts; 100 free AI credits on signup, then $5/mo for 1,000 credits | 7-day free trial, then a paid subscription |
Feature availability sourced directly from each product's own site. A question-mark icon means the feature isn't offered, or not published.
GetYouTubeTranscript plans
100 free credits on signup, no card. Every plan includes the REST API, the MCP server and the Chrome extension. One credit is one successful request.
| Plan | Price | Credits a month | Per 1,000 credits | Requests a minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $5.00 Billed $5.00/month | 1,000 | $5.00 | 200 |
| Annual | $4.50 Billed $54.00/year | 1,000 | $4.50 | 300 |
| Starter | $19 Billed $19.00/month | 7,500 | $2.53 | 300 |
| Pro | $49 Billed $49.00/month | 25,000 | $1.96 | 400 |
| Scale | $99 Billed $99.00/month | 60,000 | $1.65 | 600 |
Verdict
Eightify is built for fast summaries of long videos (its listing says up to 10 hours), and it is a good choice if a summary is all you want. GetYouTubeTranscript is the better fit if you want the full transcript first: free copy and download, an AI summary and chat on flat credits, bulk extraction, and an API and MCP server for building on top.
Want to try it yourself? Get a free transcript or see pricing and credits.
Eightify vs GetYouTubeTranscript FAQs
Is Eightify free?
Eightify's Chrome Web Store listing offers a 7-day free trial with no charge until it ends, and describes no permanent free tier. GetYouTubeTranscript transcripts are free, and 100 free credits on signup cover summaries and chat.
Can I download the transcript from Eightify?
Eightify's listing mentions a transcript generator but names no download formats. GetYouTubeTranscript lets you copy a transcript or download it as TXT, SRT or VTT.
Does Eightify have an API?
We could not find one: neither Eightify's homepage nor its Chrome Web Store listing mentions an API or developer docs. GetYouTubeTranscript has a public REST API and an MCP server.
How long a video can Eightify summarize?
Its Chrome Web Store listing says videos up to 10 hours.
Not affiliated with Eightify. Comparison is based on publicly available information as of October 2026; features change over time. Visit Eightify.
