Descript vs ElevenLabs
Descript
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Quick verdict
ElevenLabs edges it overall, winning 2 of 4 rating categories. ElevenLabs is cheaper to start ($6 vs $24).
Choose Descript if…
You’re podcasters, YouTubers and anyone editing talking videos. Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript like a document. Removes filler words, fixes audio with Studio Sound, records remotely and generates clips with AI.
Visit DescriptChoose ElevenLabs if…
You’re voiceovers, narration and dubbing. The most realistic AI voices: voiceovers, audiobooks, dubbing and voice cloning, from a $6 Starter plan.
Visit ElevenLabsSide by side
| Descript | ElevenLabs | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Value | 4.4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Features | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Ease of use | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Output quality | 4.4/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Category | AI video, voice & music | AI video, voice & music |
| Free plan | Yes: 1 media hour a month, 720p with watermark | Yes: 10k credits a month |
| Cheapest paid plan (monthly) | $24/mo | $6/mo |
| Same plan billed yearly | $16/mo | $5/mo |
| Top plan | Business: $65/mo | Scale: $299/mo |
| Seats | Per editor; Business up to 5 | Individual; team plans on higher tiers |
| Trial / refund | Free plan | Free plan |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Web | Web, API, iOS |
| Best for | Podcasters, YouTubers and anyone editing talking videos | Voiceovers, narration and dubbing |
Descript: pros & cons
- Text-based editing is fast and intuitive
- Studio Sound rescues bad audio
- Remote recording built in
- Up to 35% off billed yearly
- Free plan exports 720p with a watermark
- AI credits can run short on heavy months
ElevenLabs: pros & cons
- Extremely natural voices
- Voice cloning and dubbing
- Cheap entry plan
- Credits can go quickly on long content
- Cloning requires care with consent and rights
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