Captions vs Descript
Two of the most-asked-about agents in the short-form-video space. Here's how they actually stack up.
Captions
Mobile-first AI video editor for creators, eye contact, captions, avatars, and voice tools
Free + $9.99/mo
Read full review →Descript
AI video and podcast editor that lets you edit media by editing text
Free + $12/mo
Read full review →Side-by-side comparison
| Captions | Descript | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Mobile-first AI video editor for creators, eye contact, captions, avatars, and voice tools | AI video and podcast editor that lets you edit media by editing text |
| Pricing | Free + $9.99/mo | Free + $12/mo |
| Categories | short-form-video, mobile-video, captions | video-editing, podcast-editing, transcription |
| Made by | Captions | Descript |
| Launched | 2021 | 2017 |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, Mac, Windows |
| Status | active | active |
Captions highlights
- + AI eye contact correction for talking-head and selfie footage
- + Auto-captions with animated word-highlight styles
- + AI Avatar for generating talking-head video without recording
- + Voice cloning and AI dubbing into other languages
- + Teleprompter for in-app recording with scroll control
Descript highlights
- + Transcript-based video and audio editing
- + Overdub AI voice cloning for smooth re-recording
- + Eye contact correction using AI
- + Filler word and silence removal in one click
- + Screen recording with annotation tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Captions or Descript?
Neither is universally better. Captions (Free + $9.99/mo) leans into short-form-video, while Descript (Free + $12/mo) is closer to video-editing. Pick based on which workflow you actually do every day.
What is the price difference between Captions and Descript?
Captions is free + $9.99/mo. Descript is free + $12/mo. See the pricing row in the comparison table.
Can I use Captions and Descript together?
In most cases, yes. They serve overlapping but distinct needs, so running them side by side is common until you decide which fits your workflow.