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About TranscriptFetch
What is TranscriptFetch?
TranscriptFetch is an API that provides timestamped transcripts and captions from video and audio sources like YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. It returns consistent JSON structure regardless of the source, so you can parse once and use everywhere.
Problem it solves
Many AI pipelines miss text hidden in video or audio. TranscriptFetch extracts the spoken content, plus channel/playlist data, so you can feed your AI, RAG, or analytics with this rich text. It also handles missing captions via AI transcription.
Who it is for
Builders, developers, and AI enthusiasts who need reliable video/audio transcripts at scale. It's ideal for content analysis, training datasets, or powering AI agents. Not for manual transcription needs or non-technical users.
Real use cases
Use it to build search over video content, train NLP models on YouTube data, create chatbots that answer from podcasts, or track competitor video trends. Integrate easily with n8n, Make, Zapier, or MCP servers.
Key features
- Multi-platform support — Get transcripts from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and podcasts (Spotify, Apple, RSS) via one API.
- Consistent JSON response — The same response shape from any source saves parser development time.
- Channel and playlist listing — Resolve YouTube channels or playlists into a paginated list of videos, ideal for batch scraping.
- AI transcription fallback — When captions are missing, the audio is transcribed automatically, raising success rate to 96%.
- Agent-ready — Use the hosted MCP server with Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor; also has n8n, Make, and Zapier steps.
- Reliable uptime — 99.92% API uptime ensures your applications stay operational.
- Only pay for success — Failed requests are free; credits roll over.
SaaSpartout Score
7.9
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Editorial score from our review methodology — not user ratings.
TranscriptFetch Pricing
TranscriptFetch pricing: from $5/mo.
Free tier
100 free credits every month, no card required. Only successful responses are billed; unused credits roll over.
Basic — $5/mo
500 credits per month. Includes all sources, web scraping, full JSON with timestamps. Top-ups at $10 per 1,000 credits.
Pro — $15/mo
5,000 credits per month. Adds concurrent batch jobs, MCP server + agent skills, and email support.
Mega — $45/mo
50,000 credits per month. Best per-fetch rate, priority support, and whole-channel scale.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free plan for TranscriptFetch?
Yes, every account gets 100 free credits per month, no credit card required. You only pay for successful fetches.
How much does TranscriptFetch cost?
Pricing starts at $5 per month for 500 credits. There are also Pro ($15/mo for 5,000 credits) and Mega ($45/mo for 50,000 credits) plans. Top-ups cost $10 per 1,000 credits.
What platforms does TranscriptFetch support?
It supports video transcripts from YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. For YouTube, you can also expand channels, playlists, and keyword searches. Podcasts from Spotify, Apple, or RSS feeds are also supported.
Who is TranscriptFetch best for?
TranscriptFetch is ideal for developers and AI engineers who need to extract text from video or audio for analysis, training, or powering AI agents. It's not for manual transcription needs or non-technical users.
What are some alternatives to TranscriptFetch?
Common alternatives include YouTube Transcript API, TikTok Transcript API, and other transcript APIs. However, TranscriptFetch offers a unified API across multiple platforms, which can save development time.
Can I use TranscriptFetch with Claude or ChatGPT?
Yes, you can connect the MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or any MCP client with one OAuth sign-in. There are also n8n, Make, and Zapier steps for no-code integration.
