How I Rated a YouTube Transcript Generator with KomeAI - UX AI Toolbox

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TLDR:

I tested Kome AI's YouTube Transcript Generator to speed up UX research for my bootcamp case study by transcribing public YouTube interviews. It delivered fast, usable transcripts but lacked structure and raised governance concerns. I rated it a Knight (2 stars)... a scrappy time-saver, but not enterprise-ready.

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As part of my bootcamp case study, I needed to analyze multiple public user interviews on YouTube. Watching them all and taking notes wasn’t realistic for the deadline. Surely AI could help solve this pain point. I wanted to see if an AI transcript generator could help me speed up the synthesis process.

The Tool: Kome YouTube Transcript Generator

A quick Google search led me to Kome’s free YouTube Transcript Generator. It promised instant transcripts in seconds with multilingual support.

What It Gave Back

When I pasted in the YouTube links and clicked "Generate", the transcripts rendered almost immediately but the text was raw... no timestamps, speaker labels, or formatting.

The Pros

• Super fast (seconds, not hours)

• Free and simple to use

• Removed friction for early synthesis

The Cons

• Accuracy varied with audio quality

• Just a “text wall”... no structure or labeling

• Unable to transcribe copyrighted material

• Not enterprise-ready (third-party site with unknown data handling)

My UX AI Toolbox Rating

I rated the Kome YouTube Transcript Generator a Knight (2 stars). It’s quirky but helpful for scrappy research prep when you need something fast. However, it’s not something I’d bring into an enterprise workflow that requires security, governance, and accessibility compliance.

Final Verdict: Real or Just AI Flair?

For solo use, Kome is a handy shortcut. But in enterprise UX settings, it’s more AI flair than fit. The lack of structure and unknown data handling make it a risky choice for teams.

Key Takeaway

AI tools like Kome are great for speed and exploration, but not every tool deserves a permanent spot on your workflow board. Evaluating their enterprise readiness is just as important as testing their features.

💬 What AI tools have you tried for UX research? Did they save time... or just add noise?

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Disclaimer: The thoughts shared in this blog are solely my own and do not represent the perspectives of my professional relationships or clientele.