Last updated: 2026-02-24
Eightify is a browser extension that uses GPT to summarize YouTube videos while you're watching. Click a button, and it drops a text summary right in your sidebar. No setup, no commitment—you decide when to use it.
| Feature | BriefTube | Eightify |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic monitoring | Yes, monitors RSS feeds | No — manual per video |
| Audio output | Yes, neural TTS audio | Text only |
| Push delivery | Yes, Telegram, Discord, Slack, podcast RSS | No |
| Works without watching | Yes | Requires you to open the video |
| Chrome extension required | No | Yes |
| Free tier | 5 channels free | Limited free, paid from $4.99/month (annual) |
| Multi-language audio | Yes (FR, EN) | Text in English |
Eightify shines if you're already watching videos and want a quick text snapshot. But if you'd rather have YouTube keep up with you—not the other way around—BriefTube removes that friction entirely. You get audio delivered wherever you listen without lifting a finger.
People who actively watch YouTube and like having context before diving deeper into a video
Anyone who follows channels but doesn't have time to actually watch videos—you get the audio while commuting or doing other tasks
Get started free with 5 channels, or try Pro for 30 days to unlock unlimited channels and never miss an update.