Alternatives to Descript
Edit audio + video like a doc.
- What is Descript?
- Descript is a video and audio editor that works off the transcript — you edit the words and the media follows.
- What does it do?
- Transcribes a recording, then cuts, rearranges and strips filler words by editing text. Also does multitrack timeline editing, screen recording, captions, voice cloning and studio-sound cleanup.
- Who is it for?
- Podcasters, marketing teams and course creators making talking-head and interview content. Not the tool for narrative film, motion graphics or serious colour work.
Pricing
$24/seat/mo (Hobbyist)
Freemium
About
Founded 2017
San Francisco, USA
Founder
The people behind Descript.
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