Descript vs Melies
Compare features, pricing, and capabilities side by side
AI video and podcast editor with text-based editing, Underlord AI co-editor, screen recording, AI speakers, dubbing, captions, clips, and generative media tools.
All-in-one AI filmmaking studio with 30+ AI models, 150+ AI actors, and tools for image generation, video creation, posters, storyboards and more.
| Descript | Melies | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting Price | Free; Hobbyist from $16/month billed annually | Free to start, from $7/month |
| Primary Category | Video Editing | All-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Capabilities | Video EditingVoice Synthesis | Video GenerationVideo EditingImage GenerationAll-in-one AI Filmmaking |
| Popularity Score | 65 | 100 |
| Website | descript.com | melies.co |
Descript Pricing Details
Free starts at $0. Hobbyist starts at $16/month billed annually with 10 media hours/month, 400 AI credits/month, 1080p watermark-free export, Underlord access, Studio Sound, filler-word removal, clips, and AI Speech. Creator and Business add more media hours, more AI credits, stronger export options, generative video, stock media, Brand Studio, custom avatars, and dubbing.
Melies Pricing Details
Plans: Free (50 credits), Starter $7/mo (500 credits/mo), Pro $39/mo (5,000 credits/mo), Max $79/mo (15,000 credits/mo). Annual billing saves 20%. Credits vary by task and model.