Alternatives
Descript alternatives
We compared 6 alternatives to Descript that share its category or at least two of its use cases. HeyGen, Runway, Synthesia, CapCut, ElevenLabs have a free plan. Runway, ElevenLabs, InVideo AI start cheaper than Descript's $24/mo. All prices come from each tool's own pricing page.
Descript
Descript is a video and audio editor that transcribes your recordings so you edit the media by editing the text. A free plan is available with no credit card required, and paid plans start at $24 per month as listed on its pricing page. It covers editing videos, adding subtitles, transcribing audio, text-to-speech and cloning your own voice.
- Text-based video and audio editing
- Automatic transcription in 25 languages
- Underlord AI video co-editor
- Remove filler words and retakes
- Studio Sound background-noise removal and voice enhancement
- Eye Contact correction and Green Screen
At a glance
| Tool | Model | Price | Free plan | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descript(compared against) | Freemium | From $24/mo | Yes | API |
| HeyGen | Freemium | From $29/mo | Yes | API |
| Runway | Freemium | From $15/mo | Yes | iOS, Android, API |
| Synthesia | Freemium | From $29/mo | Yes | API |
| CapCut | Freemium | Free plan available | Yes | Web, Desktop app |
| ElevenLabs | Freemium | From $6/mo | Yes | API |
| InVideo AI | Paid | From $9/mo | Not stated | Not stated |
How each one differs from Descript
HeyGen
From $29/mo- Pricier entry plan: $29 vs $24 per month
- Overlaps on: clone a voice (with consent), text to speech, add subtitles to videos
- Also covers: create videos, lip sync videos
Runway
From $15/mo- Cheaper entry plan: $15 vs $24 per month
- Also lists iOS, Android
- Overlaps on: edit videos, text to speech, clone a voice (with consent)
- Also covers: create videos, generate images
Synthesia
From $29/mo- Pricier entry plan: $29 vs $24 per month
- Overlaps on: clone a voice (with consent), add subtitles to videos, text to speech
- Also covers: create videos, lip sync videos
CapCut
Free plan available- Also lists Web, Desktop app
- Overlaps on: edit videos, text to speech, add subtitles to videos
- Also covers: create videos, generate images, remove image backgrounds
ElevenLabs
From $6/mo- Cheaper entry plan: $6 vs $24 per month
- Overlaps on: text to speech, clone a voice (with consent), transcribe audio
InVideo AI
From $9/mo- Cheaper entry plan: $9 vs $24 per month
- Overlaps on: edit videos
- Also covers: create videos
Alternatives are chosen by shared category and use cases, then ordered by overlap. The rule is on the methodology page.