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.