MyKaraoke Video vs Youka
An honest Youka alternative comparison, checked September 2026
The short answer
Both tools turn a song into a karaoke video: the vocals come out, the lyrics sync to the music, and you style and export the result. Pick MyKaraoke Video if you want to paste a YouTube link straight into your browser, export MP3+G for karaoke machines, or buy credits when you need them instead of paying for a subscription. Pick Youka if you need 4K or 60 fps video, a desktop app, or a developer API.
At a glance
| Feature | MyKaraoke Video | Youka |
|---|---|---|
| Works in the browser | Yes | Yes (Youka Online) |
| Karaoke from a YouTube or video link | Yes. Paste the link, nothing to install | Needs the Youka browser extension or desktop app |
| AI vocal removal | Yes, with lead and backing vocals split on Pro isolation | Yes |
| AI lyric transcription and sync | Yes | Yes, with a choice of AI model per song |
| Duet mode | Yes | Yes |
| Chords above lyrics | Yes | Yes |
| Dual-language lyrics with AI translation | Yes | Yes |
| MP3+G export for karaoke machines | Yes (Premium, beta) | Not found on Youka's site |
| Video export | MP4 up to 1080p, transparent background on Premium | MP4 up to 4K at 30 or 60 fps, transparent ProRes |
| Free unlimited exports | Yes (for subscribers) | Yes (requires browser extension) |
| Instrumental and vocal downloads | Free, no credits used | Yes, plus backing vocals |
| Desktop app | No | Yes, with free local export |
| Developer API | No | Yes |
| Buy credits without a subscription | Yes. Pay as you go, whenever you need | No. Making new karaoke needs an active subscription |
| Free to start | Yes, 30 free credits | Yes, 15 free credits |
| Paid plans from | $7.99 a month | $9.99 a month |
When MyKaraoke Video is the better pick
- You don't want a subscription. Buy credits whenever you need them and use them on any song. No monthly plan, no commitment. Youka needs an active subscription to make new karaoke, and only sells extra credits on top of one. If you'd rather subscribe, Standard is $7.99 a month.
- You start from a YouTube link. Paste it on the create page in any browser and we pull the audio. No extension, no install.
- You run karaoke nights. MP3+G is the format karaoke hosting software and machines expect, and Premium exports it. Premium also runs five exports at once, which helps when you're building a songbook.
- You want the stems. Instrumental and vocal downloads are free and never use credits. You can also try our free vocal remover without signing up.
When Youka is the better pick
- You need 4K or 60 fps. Youka exports up to 4K at 60 fps. We top out at 1080p.
- You want a desktop app. Youka Desktop exports locally for free and keeps a karaoke library you can play on a TV, with your phone as the remote.
- You want control over the AI, or an API. Youka lets you choose which AI model syncs each song, and offers a developer API and command-line tools.
Pricing
MyKaraoke Video
- Free to start, no card needed
- Standard: $7.99 a month for 300 credits a month (valid 30 days), or $79.90 a year for 3,600 credits a year (valid 365 days). No watermark, free queue exports
- Premium: $14.99 a month for 600 credits a month (valid 60 days), or $149.90 a year for 7,200 credits a year (valid 365 days). MP3+G and transparent background exports, five exports at once
- Pay as you go: buy credits with no subscription
Youka (checked 29 September 2026)
- Basic: $9.99 a month, 100 credits
- Standard: $19.98 a month, 200 credits
- Pro: $29.97 a month, 300 credits
The two tools count credits differently, so the credit numbers don't compare one to one.
Switching from Youka in three steps
- 1
Sign up free at mykaraoke.video. No card needed.
- 2
Add your song. Paste the YouTube link or upload the same audio file you used in Youka. Let the AI transcribe the lyrics, or paste your own.
- 3
Style and export. Pick a preset, adjust fonts and backgrounds, and export an MP4, or MP3+G on Premium.
FAQ
Do I need a subscription to use MyKaraoke Video?
No. You can buy credits whenever you need them, with no subscription. Youka needs an active subscription to make new karaoke tracks.
Can MyKaraoke Video make a karaoke video from a YouTube link?
Yes. Paste the link on the create page and we pull the audio. It works in any browser with nothing to install, and link import uses 1 credit per minute of audio.
Does MyKaraoke Video export MP3+G?
Yes, on Premium (currently in beta). MP3+G is the format most karaoke hosting software and karaoke machines use.
Is Youka free?
Youka gives new accounts free credits, then paid plans start at $9.99 a month. MyKaraoke Video is also free to start, with paid plans from $7.99 a month.
Which is better for karaoke hosts and KJs?
MyKaraoke Video, if you need MP3+G files. Premium exports MP3+G and runs five exports at once. If you play karaoke from a laptop and want a built-in library with a phone remote, Youka Desktop covers that.
Try MyKaraoke Video free
Turn any song into a karaoke video in your browser. No card needed.
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