--- description: Review of Descript Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Descript | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Transcription Software](/directory/4397/transcription/software) > [Descript](/software/235684/descript) # Descript Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/235684/descript Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/235684/descript?page=2) > Descript is a powerful all-in-one multimedia editor that makes editing as easy as a word doc. Record, edit, mix, collaborate, and master your audio and video with Descript. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 181 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 181 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Descript - **Founded**: 2017 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$15.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Descript offers a free basic account with screen recording, collaboration features, and 3 hours of transcription. Only editors pay. The three types of paid accounts include: • Creator: $12/editor/month (annual) or $15/editor/month (monthly) • Pro: $24/editor/month (annual) or $30/editor/month (monthly) • Enterprise: Get in touch with us for custom pricing. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - AI Voices - AI/Machine Learning - API - Annotations - Audio Capture - Audio Editor - Audio Manipulation - Audio Mixing - Audio Recording - Audio/video file upload - Automatic Formatting - Automatic Transcription - Automatic Transcription Services - Backup and Recovery - Call Recording - Call Scripting - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Creation - Content Management ## Integrations (9 total) - Asana - Box - Dropbox Business - Evernote Teams - Gmail - Google Drive - OneDrive - Slack - Zapier ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Transcription Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4397/transcription/software) ## Related Categories - [Transcription Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4397/transcription/software) - [Video Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4729/video-editing/software) - [Speech Recognition Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4139/speech-recognition/software) - [Screen Recording Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4595/screen-recording/software) - [Audio Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4645/audio-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The integration with Zapier allows us to import new media, and the publishing integrations allow us to export to hosts and other apps we use in our clients workflows. > > **Cons**: For more advanced editing, I wish there were integrations with Adobe Audition that would make it easy to locate spots that have been commented on and then reimport or sync the changes. For our workflow, I would also love if we could utilize an API to directly integrate Descript with our workflow rather than needing to utilize Zapier. > > Descript helps my team collaborate with clients on their podcast episodes. Hosts give us their recordings and then they leave us feedback in the form of comments on the transcript. It makes communication clear for everyone on our team and the collaboration features make it possible for us to have our remote team. We are able to help our clients sound their best with the filler word detection, something that would not be an effective option if we were editing with audio alone. ----- ### "This Ai software is like no other" — 5.0/5 > **Timothy** | *25 August 2022* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1) I like the realistic-sounding voices 2) I like the large selection of voices 3) I like the ability to change the pitch and speed of each voice 4) I like the male and female options 5) I like the fact that you can copy and paste large amounts of text at one time to edit 6) > > **Cons**: 1) The learning curve can be a bit much 2) Not enough tutorials that get right to the point > > I love this software it is one of the most realistic Ai text to speech out there in 2022 hands down. You can adjust the spelling of the word if the Ai does not pronounce it correctly and adjust the length of time between words in increments. I've loaded 1,000 words in at a time or more with no problem and it only takes a minute or two to process then it's ready to go, in other words, it is fast. ----- ### "Use Riverside.fm" — 2.0/5 > **Matt** | *22 June 2025* | Sports | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: In-line editor works okay. Highlighting to create scenes is a feature I’m glad they have. Export to google docs is a + for speed. > > **Cons**: -Classic money capture play. Calling it “seats” might make you think you’re Salesforce, but you’re target market is mainly one man or woman shows trying to learn. Licking people up for a year doesn’t sold your problem of achieving consistently growing ARR, having the best product for your target market does that. -Bait and switch on features for Hobbyist necessitates upgrade to higher price tier level for feature that should be built in. Money trap, then bait and switch. -No export into reel format video; means to do this you have to stretch and lose video quality. > > Fine. Customer service does their thing when you try to get your money back because the product just doesn’t quite fit. Go use Riverside.fm for the same thing for cheaper with better quality, better features, more customization, and reel format export. ----- ### "For Perfect Transcriptions" — 5.0/5 > **Zaiba** | *7 June 2021* | Internet | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1. Descript's key feature is how it transcribes your audio and converts it into an editable word document. I was astounded to discover how simple it was to effectively cut and paste words while simultaneously moving the audio waveforms. 2. It makes use of the Google speech to text engine, which has been demonstrated to be the market leader in numerous studies. 3. Transcripts are attractive and are designated by individuals. With just one click, you can securely send transcripts with video or audio. > > **Cons**: 1. It becomes slow with time, and you must pay to utilize it on a regular basis. 2. Although the automatic, entry-level version of Descript has a transcribing accuracy of roughly 95%, there are still grammatical problems. 3. It takes longer than I expected to look over transcriptions and revise them later, so I have to spend more time correcting the transcripts even during my working hours. > > This is a must-have product that will simplify your life. You won't realize how much time it saves until you use it. Fortunately, there is a fantastic free trial to try it out. The shortcuts are really useful and will save you a significant amount of time. There is a lot to learn, but once you do, the software will save your life. ----- ### "project editor for visual learners" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *17 June 2021* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that I can edit a video based on the visual transcription, The AI and that while I'm recording I get a transcription simultaneously. The features I desire most are a dark mode feature, a chroma key feature so I can add light overlay and animation. I would also like a pause feature added to screen recording and voice recording because I use this to help me think in between recording without stopping the session. And please fix bugs such a lagging. And the integrations I would recommend are Audacity, Davinci Resolve, and Anchor FM because that is what I use. > > **Cons**: Sometimes there are glitches if I am working in multiple windows and Ill get error codes. Sometimes it's hard to place tracks on the timeline, You click where you want it to go and it goes somewhere else in the project. I want some filler words to stay included and it's hard for me to figure out how to keep them. When I record audio and mess up, the overdub function doesn't pop up when I right-click. I wish the zoom and pan were smoother looking. > > Overall it's an innovative product and a lot more cost-effective than others on the market. It may not be perfect but it has helped me a lot in my projects. A clever virtual multi-tool for creators. ----- Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/235684/descript?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/235684/descript) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data