Free start web
See official pricing source (opens in a new tab)
Unknown
For: Evaluating the API
Limits
- Free-tier limits not published on fetched pages
Includes
- Get Started Free on homepage
API included
Coding · pricing
TranscriptAPI pricing in 2026: plans, limits and what is free
Choose TranscriptAPI if you are a developer who needs YouTube transcripts, search and channel or playlist listings through a REST API or MCP, noting that plan prices could not be read.
- Starting price
- Not published
- Free option
- Yes
- Plans
- 2
- Prices checked
- Oct 2, 2026
TranscriptAPI plans compared
| Plan | Price | Billing | Who it is for | Key limits | API |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free start web |
See official pricing | Unknown | Evaluating the API | Free-tier limits not published on fetched pages | Included |
| Credit-based plans web |
See official pricing | Unknown | Production use | 1 credit per example request | Included |
What is free, what costs extra
Free access and trial
Homepage offers "Get Started Free"; limits not stated.
Not stated.
Extra costs and taxes
Credits per request (1 credit shown for transcript, search, channel endpoints).
Not stated.
TranscriptAPI pricing and usage limits
Prices checked Oct 2, 2026 on the official US pricing page. Official pricing ↗ Prices and limits change often.
Free access and trial conditions
Homepage offers "Get Started Free"; limits not stated.
Not stated.
Paid plans: what changes as you upgrade
Credit-based plans web
See official pricing source (opens in a new tab)
Unknown
For: Production use
Limits
- 1 credit per example request
Includes
- Transcript, search, channel and playlist endpoints
API included
Usage caps, credits and extra costs
Credits per request (1 credit shown for transcript, search, channel endpoints).
Not stated.
TranscriptAPI FAQ
How is it billed?
Per request in credits; example calls cost 1 credit. Plan prices were not readable. source (opens in a new tab)
Is there a free start?
The homepage offers Get Started Free; limits are not stated. source (opens in a new tab)
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