Comparison
Captions vs Descript
Captions: AI video studio: subtitles, dubbing and generated actors. Descript: AI video and audio editor where you edit by changing the transcript text.
| Captions | Descript | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Price | Freemium Free plan with watermark and basic editing. Pro $9.99/month, Business $29.99/month. Lite plan on Android for $4.99/month. | Freemium Free plan available with limited features. Paid plans from $24/month (billed annually) for Hobbyist, $35/month for Creator and $65/month for Business. |
| Free plan | ||
| API available | ||
| Open source | ||
| In Spanish | ||
| No watermark | ||
| Platforms | Web · iOS · Android | Web · Windows · Mac |
Captions
- Automatic subtitles in more than 100 languages
- Dubs the voice into more than 30 languages while keeping the tone
- Mirage Studio generates realistic actors with no camera
- The free plan watermarks output and locks the generative AI
- No public API for automation
Descript
- Text-based editing: game-changing and very intuitive - edit video by changing the transcript
- Accurate transcription in 26 languages including Spanish, with state-of-the-art AI
- Advanced AI tools: voice cloning, filler-word removal, Studio Sound, Eye Contact
- Per-plan transcription hour limits that run out quickly on long podcasts
- Only available on desktop (Mac/Windows) and web, with no native mobile app