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Descript

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Company health

Employee growth
10% increase in the last year
Web traffic
16% increase in the last quarter
Financing
July 2022 - $100M

Reviews

G2
4.6/5
(522)
Capterra
4.8/5
(168)
Glassdoor
4.5/5
(17)

Descript description

Descript is a software tool that makes editing video and audio as simple as editing a text document. It allows you to make changes to recordings by deleting, inserting, or changing the transcribed text. Descript offers features such as transcription, audio and video editing, screen recording, and collaboration tools. It is suitable for various business uses like creating marketing materials, podcasts, and internal communications. Descript offers a user-friendly interface that is accessible to both beginners and experienced video editors.


Who is using Descript?

Reuters is using Descript
Reuters
Salesforce is using Descript
Salesforce
Coca-Cola CDF is using Descript
Coca-Cola CDF
CBS is using Descript
CBS
Vox is using Descript
Vox
Okta is using Descript
Okta
Canva is using Descript
Canva
ACcenture is using Descript
ACcenture
AMazon is using Descript
AMazon
KPMG is using Descript
KPMG
McKinsey & Company is using Descript
McKinsey & Company
MicrOsoft is using Descript
MicrOsoft
Apple is using Descript
Apple
Zapier is used by Reuters, Salesforce, Coca-Cola CDF, CBS, Vox, Okta, Canva, ACcenture, AMazon, KPMG, McKinsey & Company, MicrOsoft, Apple.

Who is Descript best for

Descript is ideal for content creators, particularly podcasters and video editors, who want a user-friendly platform powered by AI. Many users praise Descript for its innovative text-based editing, making video editing as simple as editing text. Its AI-powered features like transcription, filler word removal, and audio enhancement are also popular among users.

  • Descript is a great option for small businesses and is suitable for medium-sized businesses and enterprises.

  • Descript is a good fit for industries like Healthcare, Finance, E-commerce, Education, Media, and more.


Descript features

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Descript allows users to record their screen.

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Descript allows trimming audio tracks by editing the transcript.

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Descript can automatically transcribe audio from videos using AI.

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Descript can generate speech with its AI voices.

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Descript allows arranging multiple video and audio tracks on a timeline.

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Descript supports collaboration with shared projects and commenting.

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Descript can generate AI voiceovers and add them to videos.

Qualities

We evaluate the sentiment that users express about non-functional aspects of the software

Value and Pricing Transparency

Rather positive
+0.5

Customer Service

Rather positive
+0.43

Ease of Use

Strongly positive
+0.85

Reliability and Performance

Neutral
+0.17

Ease of Implementation

Rather positive
+0.67

Scalability

Neutral
-0.09

Descript reviews

We've summarised 690 Descript reviews (Descript Software Advice reviews, Descript Capterra reviews and Descript G2 reviews) and summarised the main points below.

Pros of Descript
  • Innovative text-based editing, making audio and video editing as easy as editing text.
  • Studio Sound feature effectively enhances and cleans up audio quality.
  • Seamless integration with other platforms like Squadcast and Zoom.
  • Powerful AI features for filler word removal, transcription, and content repurposing.
Cons of Descript
  • Frequent updates can be disruptive and require re-learning the software.
  • Transcription accuracy can be inconsistent, especially with accents and technical terms.
  • Occasional bugs and glitches, particularly with larger files and video editing.
  • Limited advanced audio editing features compared to dedicated DAWs.

Descript pricing

The commentary is based on 65 reviews from Descript Capterra reviews, Descript G2 reviews and Descript Software Advice reviews.

Descript offers a free plan and tiered subscription plans. The pricing model is seat-based, with different plans offering varying transcription hours, AI usage, and features. The Enterprise plan is custom-priced.

Users sentiment

Rather positive
+0.5

See the Descript pricing page.

  • Descript has a free plan.

Hobbyist

12 USD / month / person

10 transcription hours / month, Export 1080p, watermark-free, 20 uses / month of Basic AI suite including Filler Word Removal, Studio Sound, Draft Show Notes, Create Clips, and more, 30 minutes / month of AI speech with stock AI speakers and custom voice clones

Creator

24 USD / month / person

30 transcription hours / month, Export 4k, watermark-free, Unlimited use of Basic and Advanced AI suite including Eye Contact, Translation, and 20+ more AI features, 2 hours / month of AI speech, 30 minutes / month of dubbing in 20+ languages, Unlimited access to royalty-free stock library

Business

40 USD / month / person

40 transcription hours / month, Add free Basic seats for collaboration, Unlimited access to full Professional AI suite including Translation proofread, 5 hours / month of AI speech, 2 hours / month of dubbing in 20+ languages, Priority support (with SLA)

Free

0 USD / month / user

Get started on your creative journey with text-based editing and give our AI tools a spin.


Descript alternatives

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    Rev is a better fit for Enterprise customers. It's more focused on transcription and captioning for various business needs, while Descript is known for its innovative approach to audio and video editing using text-based manipulation. Rev has a lower pricing sentiment. However, Descript is growing faster.

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    Reviewed by

    MK
    Michal Kaczor
    CEO at Gralio

    Michal has worked at startups for many years and writes about topics relating to software selection and IT management. As a former consultant for Bain, a business advisory company, he also knows how to understand needs of any business and find solutions to its problems.

    TT
    Tymon Terlikiewicz
    CTO at Gralio

    Tymon is a seasoned CTO who loves finding the perfect tools for any task. He recently headed up the tech department at Batmaid, a well-known Swiss company, where he managed about 60 software purchases, including CX, HR, Payroll, Marketing automation and various developer tools.