Comparison
Descript vs Otter.ai
Descript: AI video and audio editor where you edit by changing the transcript text. Otter.ai: AI meeting assistant that transcribes, summarises and generates action items automatically
| Descript | Otter.ai | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Price | 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. | Freemium Free plan available (300 minutes/month). Pro from $16.99/month (or $8.33/month annual). Business $30/month (or $20/month annual). Enterprise on custom pricing. |
| Free plan | ||
| API available | ||
| Open source | ||
| In Spanish | ||
| No watermark | — | |
| Platforms | Web · Windows · Mac | Web · Windows · Mac · iOS · Android · Extension |
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
Otter.ai
- Highly accurate real-time transcription in 6 languages including Spanish
- Generous free plan with 300 minutes a month to get started
- Deep integration with 50+ tools including Zoom, Google Meet, Slack, Salesforce and CRMs
- The public API is only available on the Enterprise plan, limiting developer access
- Interface and customer support are English-only despite supporting Spanish transcription