SiftwrightSiftwright vs Supadata
A fair comparison for anyone choosing a YouTube transcript API. Their numbers come from Supadata's public pricing page; ours from our pricing page.
Plans and price per unit
Supadata (unit: credit (1 transcript = 1 credit))
| Plan | Price/mo | Included | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 100 | – |
| Pro | $17 | 3,000 | $5.67 |
| Mega | $47 | 30,000 | $1.57 |
| Giga | $297 | 300,000 | $0.99 |
| Supa | $897 | 1,000,000 | $0.90 |
- Basic plan ($5, 300 credits) is annual-only.
- Credits don't roll over; overage is sold in blocks (e.g. $10 per 1,000 on Pro).
- Their pricing page doesn't say whether failed requests use credits.
- Their site also covers TikTok, Instagram, X and video files, not only YouTube.
Siftwright (unit: successful result)
| Plan | Price/mo | Included | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $29 | 10,000 | $2.90 |
| Pro | $99 | 50,000 | $1.98 |
| Business | $299 | 250,000 | $1.20 |
| Enterprise | $999 | 1,500,000 | $0.67 |
- All plans include YouTube transcripts, screenshots/PDFs and Google News.
- Only successful results count. No automatic overage.
- Pay-per-event alternative on the Apify Store: $3 per 1,000 transcripts, $1.50 per 1,000 captures or articles.
Side by side
| Supadata | Siftwright | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 100 credits/month | No free API tier; free live demo; pay-per-event on Apify at $3 per 1,000 |
| Failed transcripts | Not stated on pricing page | Never counted (response shows billed) |
| Output formats | See their docs | text, timestamped segments, SRT, VTT |
| Other tools on the same key | Other social/video platforms | Website screenshots & PDFs, Google News |
| Overage | Automatic block purchases / auto-recharge | None: HTTP 429 at the limit |
Choose Supadata if…
- You need TikTok, Instagram or X transcripts, not only YouTube.
- You want a free monthly allowance on the API itself.
- You need 30,000 transcripts a month and nothing else: their Mega plan ($47) is cheaper than our Pro ($99).
Choose Siftwright if…
- You also need screenshots, PDFs or news on the same key and bill.
- You want failed videos guaranteed free, and no automatic overage.
- You're at very high volume: our Enterprise plan is $0.67 per 1,000 vs $0.90 on their Supa plan.
- You prefer pay-as-you-go with no subscription (Apify, $3 per 1,000).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Supadata cheaper than Siftwright?
It depends on volume and what you need. See the tables above: at some volumes Supadata is cheaper, at others we are. Prices were checked on 28 September 2026.
Where do these numbers come from?
From Supadata's public pricing page (https://supadata.ai/pricing) on 28 September 2026, and from our own pricing page. We don't use private or estimated figures.
Can I try Siftwright before paying?
Yes. The live demo on the home page runs real requests with no signup, and the same tools are available pay-per-result on the Apify Store.
Start with one key. Pay only for what works.
Plans from $29/month with 10,000 successful results. Failed requests never count. Cancel anytime from the billing portal.