Tactiq is a Chrome extension that only transcribes live meetings in your browser. Dokitscript transcribes TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, uploaded files and meeting recordings, no extension required.
A standalone web app, no extension, no browser restriction, no live meeting required.
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No Chrome extension required
Tactiq only works as a Chrome extension during live browser meetings. Dokitscript is a standalone web app, works on any browser, any device, without installing anything.
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Upload & paste URLs
Tactiq can't transcribe uploaded recordings or social video. Dokitscript transcribes any MP4/MP3/WAV file or TikTok/Instagram/YouTube URL.
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Free plan with no credit card
Tactiq's free plan limits you to 10 transcripts per month within Chrome. Dokitscript's free plan gives 5 transcriptions across any source, no extension, no browser restriction.
Full comparison
Dokitscript vs Tactiq, 2026
The criteria that matter most for content creators and async workers.
Feature
Dokitscript
Tactiq
Free plan
✅ 5/month, no CC
⚡ 10/month (Chrome only)
Paid price
from $4.99/month
from $8/month
Chrome extension required
✅ No extension
❌ Chrome extension required
Works on mobile
✅ Yes
❌ Chrome desktop only
TikTok / Instagram URL
✅ Paste the URL
❌ Meetings only
File upload
✅ Yes
❌ No
Offline / async
✅ Upload anytime
❌ Live meetings only
AI features
✅ 10 features
⚡ Basic summary
Verdict
🏆 Best for all audio/video
Best for live Chrome meetings
Why Dokitscript beats Tactiq for creators
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Works without Chrome
Tactiq requires Chrome and its extension. Dokitscript works in any browser, Safari, Firefox, Edge, on desktop and mobile.
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Transcribe uploaded recordings
Tactiq can't process existing recordings. Dokitscript lets you upload any audio or video file from your device.
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Mobile-friendly
Tactiq is desktop Chrome only. Dokitscript works on iPhone, Android and any mobile browser.
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10 AI features vs basic summary
Dokitscript includes captions, blog posts, translation, fact-check and more. Tactiq offers basic meeting summaries.
Honest review
Tactiq, where it falls short for creators
Tactiq is useful for Chrome live meetings. But it has fundamental limits for anyone doing more.
Tactiqfrom $8/month
Tactiq does one thing well: transcribing live meetings inside Chrome. But that narrow focus becomes a hard constraint, no file uploads, no social video, no mobile support, no Firefox or Safari. If you're not in a live Chrome meeting, Tactiq can't help you.
Requires Chrome browser + extension installation, no other browsers, no mobile
Only works during live meetings, can't transcribe uploaded recordings
No social video support (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube)
Free plan restricted to 10 live transcriptions per month in Chrome
Limited AI features, primarily meeting summaries and action items
Dokitscript wins over Tactiq if you:
Want a tool that works without installing a browser extension
Need to transcribe uploaded recordings (not just live meetings)
Use Safari, Firefox, Edge or a mobile browser
Create content for TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube
Want more AI features than basic meeting summaries
FAQ
Switching from Tactiq, common questions
Everything you need to know before you migrate.
Tactiq is a Chrome extension that works only during live browser meetings. Dokitscript is a standalone web app that works on any browser, supports file uploads, URL paste for TikTok/Instagram/YouTube, and doesn't require any extension.
Yes. Dokitscript works on iPhone and Android browsers. Tactiq requires Chrome desktop, it has no mobile support.
Yes. With Dokitscript, download your Zoom or Teams recording, upload the file, and get a full transcript with AI summary, without any Chrome extension or live meeting requirement.
Comparable pricing, but Dokitscript covers far more use cases: social video, file uploads, 10 AI features and multi-browser/device support, all starting at $4.99/month.
Transcribe without a browser extension
Works in any browser, on any device. Paste URLs or upload files, no Chrome required.
Dokitscript