Descript vs Synthesia
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.
Enterprise AI video platform for avatars, dubbing, AI Playground, screen recording, voice cloning, templates, localization, analytics, SCORM, and business video workflows.
| Descript | Synthesia | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting Price | Free; Hobbyist from $16/month billed annually | Free; Starter from $29/month or $264/year |
| Primary Category | Video Editing | Video Generation |
| Capabilities | Video EditingVoice Synthesis | Video GenerationVoice Synthesis |
| Popularity Score | 65 | 70 |
| Website | descript.com | synthesia.io |
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.
Synthesia Pricing Details
Free includes up to 10 minutes of video or AI Dubbing/month and 25 AI-generated video assets. Starter costs $29/month or $264/year; Creator costs $89/month or $804/year; Enterprise is custom.