# 🎬 Best TikTok Transcripts Scraper (`simpleapi/best-tiktok-transcripts-scraper`) Actor 🎬 Best TikTok Transcripts Scraper extracts TikTok captions/transcripts fast for creators, analysts, and marketers. 🚀 Save time, improve research & content insights. 📈 Perfect for SEO, trend analysis, and audience understanding. - **URL**: https://apify.com/simpleapi/best-tiktok-transcripts-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [SimpleAPI](https://apify.com/simpleapi) (community) - **Categories:** Automation, Lead generation, Social media - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $2.99 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## 🎬 Best TikTok Transcripts Scraper Extract the **spoken transcript** of any public TikTok video — just paste the URL. Built for content analysts, AI/LLM data pipelines, subtitle extraction, and trend research. No paid third-party API, no login, no fuss. ⚡ ### ❓ Why Choose Us? - 🆓 **Direct scrape** — reads TikTok's own embedded caption track, so there are no third-party credit walls. - 🛡️ **Smart proxy ladder** — starts with **no proxy**, then auto-escalates **Datacenter → Residential** only if TikTok blocks, and sticks with the working tier for the rest of the run. - 📝 **Two output styles** — clean flattened text by default, or full **WEBVTT with timestamps** on demand. - 💾 **Live results** — every transcript is saved the moment it's ready, so a long run never loses work. - 📊 **Tidy output table** — results render in clean, sectioned views right in the Apify Console. ### ✨ Key Features - 🎥 Bulk input — scrape many videos in one run - 🌍 Language preference ordering for multi-caption videos - 🤖 Optional preference for auto-generated (ASR) captions - 🔁 Automatic retries with exponential backoff - 📈 Real-time, emoji-rich progress logs ### 📥 Input | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `videos` | array | **Required.** TikTok video URLs (bulk supported). | | `rawTranscript` | boolean | Keep full WEBVTT with timestamps. Default `false` (flattened text). | | `preferredLanguages` | array | Ordered caption-language preference. Default `["eng-US","eng","en"]`. | | `preferAutoCaptions` | boolean | Prefer ASR captions when multiple exist. Default `true`. | | `requestDelay` | number | Seconds between videos. Default `1.5`. | | `maxRetries` | integer | Retries per video for recoverable errors. Default `3`. | | `proxyConfiguration` | object | Optional. Forces a starting proxy tier; otherwise starts direct. | ```json { "videos": [ "https://www.tiktok.com/@stoolpresidente/video/7488736374602927402" ], "rawTranscript": false, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ```` ### 📤 Output Each video produces one record: ```json { "success": true, "credits_remaining": null, "id": "7488736374602927402", "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@stoolpresidente/video/7488736374602927402", "transcript": "Bagels to make him dance. Bagels to make him dance. Bagels to make him dance." } ``` | Field | Description | |-------|-------------| | `success` | Whether a transcript was retrieved. | | `credits_remaining` | Always `null` — this is a free direct scrape, not a credited API. | | `id` | Numeric TikTok video ID. | | `url` | The video URL you submitted. | | `transcript` | Flattened text (default) or raw WEBVTT (if `rawTranscript` is on). `null` on failure. | | `error` | Reason for failure (present only when `success` is `false`). | ### 🚀 How to Use (Apify Console) 1. Log in at [console.apify.com](https://console.apify.com) → **Actors**. 2. Open **Best TikTok Transcripts Scraper**. 3. Paste your TikTok video URLs into **🎥 TikTok Video URLs**. 4. (Optional) Toggle raw WEBVTT, languages, or proxy. 5. Click **Start** and watch the live logs. ▶️ 6. Open the **Output** tab — export to JSON / CSV / XLSX. ### 🤖 Use via API ```bash curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts//run-sync-get-dataset-items?token=$APIFY_TOKEN" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"videos":["https://www.tiktok.com/@stoolpresidente/video/7488736374602927402"]}' ``` ### 🎯 Best Use Cases - 📊 Content & sentiment analysis at scale - 🧠 Feeding clean text into LLM / RAG pipelines - 🔎 Trend and hook research across creators - 📝 Subtitle / caption extraction ### 💳 Pricing This Actor uses **pay-per-event**: you are billed once per **successfully scraped transcript** (the `row_result` event). Videos with no captions or that fail are pushed but **not charged**. See the Store page for the current per-event price. ### ❔ Frequently Asked Questions **Does every TikTok have a transcript?** No — only videos with captions/subtitles (creator-added or TikTok ASR). Videos without captions return `success: false` with a clear reason. **Do I need a proxy?** No. It runs direct by default and only escalates to Apify proxies if TikTok blocks. **Raw timestamps or clean text?** Both — flip `rawTranscript` to choose. ### 🛟 Support and Feedback Found a bug or want a feature? Open an issue on the Actor's **Issues** tab in the Apify Console. > ⚖️ Data is collected only from **publicly available** TikTok pages. You are responsible for complying with TikTok's Terms, GDPR/CCPA, and applicable laws. # Actor input Schema ## `videos` (type: `array`): 📋 Add one or more TikTok video URLs (bulk supported). Example: https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/1234567890 ## `rawTranscript` (type: `boolean`): ✨ OFF (default) returns a clean, flattened transcript line. Turn ON to keep the full WEBVTT track with timestamps. ## `preferredLanguages` (type: `array`): 🗣️ Ordered language preference for picking a caption track when several exist. Defaults to English. ## `preferAutoCaptions` (type: `boolean`): 🎙️ When multiple tracks match, prefer TikTok's automatic speech-recognition captions. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): 🔐 Optional. Leave empty to start direct — the scraper auto-escalates Direct → Datacenter → Residential if TikTok blocks. Select a proxy here to force a starting tier. ## Actor input object example ```json { "videos": [ "https://www.tiktok.com/@stoolpresidente/video/7488736374602927402" ], "rawTranscript": false, "preferredLanguages": [ "eng-US", "eng", "en" ], "preferAutoCaptions": true, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "videos": [ "https://www.tiktok.com/@stoolpresidente/video/7488736374602927402" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("simpleapi/best-tiktok-transcripts-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "videos": ["https://www.tiktok.com/@stoolpresidente/video/7488736374602927402"], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False }, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("simpleapi/best-tiktok-transcripts-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "videos": [ "https://www.tiktok.com/@stoolpresidente/video/7488736374602927402" ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }' | apify call simpleapi/best-tiktok-transcripts-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=simpleapi/best-tiktok-transcripts-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "🎬 Best TikTok Transcripts Scraper", "description": "🎬 Best TikTok Transcripts Scraper extracts TikTok captions/transcripts fast for creators, analysts, and marketers. 🚀 Save time, improve research & content insights. 📈 Perfect for SEO, trend analysis, and audience understanding.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "Z8LGAa3Ah2eUHuclA" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/simpleapi~best-tiktok-transcripts-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-simpleapi-best-tiktok-transcripts-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/simpleapi~best-tiktok-transcripts-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-simpleapi-best-tiktok-transcripts-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/simpleapi~best-tiktok-transcripts-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-simpleapi-best-tiktok-transcripts-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "videos" ], "properties": { "videos": { "title": "🎥 TikTok Video URLs", "type": "array", "description": "📋 Add one or more TikTok video URLs (bulk supported). Example: https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/1234567890", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "rawTranscript": { "title": "📝 Keep raw WEBVTT (with timestamps)", "type": "boolean", "description": "✨ OFF (default) returns a clean, flattened transcript line. Turn ON to keep the full WEBVTT track with timestamps.", "default": false }, "preferredLanguages": { "title": "🌍 Preferred caption languages", "type": "array", "description": "🗣️ Ordered language preference for picking a caption track when several exist. Defaults to English.", "default": [ "eng-US", "eng", "en" ], "items": { "type": "string" } }, "preferAutoCaptions": { "title": "🤖 Prefer auto-generated (ASR) captions", "type": "boolean", "description": "🎙️ When multiple tracks match, prefer TikTok's automatic speech-recognition captions.", "default": true }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "🛡️ Proxy Configuration", "type": "object", "description": "🔐 Optional. Leave empty to start direct — the scraper auto-escalates Direct → Datacenter → Residential if TikTok blocks. Select a proxy here to force a starting tier." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```