YouTube Subtitle API

Extract YouTube subtitles via REST API.
Simple, fast, developer-friendly.

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Simple API

One endpoint, clear docs, working examples

Reliable

99.5% uptime, public status page

Developer-First

GitHub OAuth, instant API keys

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See it in action. No signup required.

Private beta pricing

Pay for the transcripts that work.

Every plan is measured in successful transcript extractions—so a failed pull never uses your monthly quota.

One unit across every plan: successful transcripts

Explore the API
Free
$0/ month
Monthly quota
50
successful transcripts
For testing real videos before you commit to a workflow.
Included
- Transcript extraction API
- No credit card required
- Personal project access
Start free
Recommended for private beta
Starter
$19/ month
Monthly quota
1,000
successful transcripts
For regular building, testing, and early customer work.
Included
- Everything in Free
- A higher monthly quota
- Built for ongoing use
Choose Starter
More room to run
Pro
$49/ month
Monthly quota
5,000
successful transcripts
For teams and products that need predictable headroom.
Included
- Everything in Starter
- More room for production use
- Priority support
Choose Pro

Only successful transcript extractions count toward your monthly quota.