Descript alternatives

Closest first: ordered by how many of Descript's tasks each tool shares, then by popularity.

1. 1

   CaptionsVerifiedFree tier · from $24.99/mo

   AI video editor that turns raw footage into captioned, styled videos for creators and marketing teams.

   Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosMaking videos with AI avatarsTurning long videos into short clips

   Web · iOS · Android

2. 2

   RiversideVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo

   Browser-based recording and AI editing for podcasts, webinars, and video teams.

   Also does:Editing videos with AITurning long videos into short clipsAdding subtitles to videosTranscribing audio and video

   Web

3. 3

   CapCutVerifiedFree tier

   Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.

   Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clipsGenerating videos from text

   Web

4. 4

   VEEDVerifiedFree tier

   AI video creation and editing for teams that need social-ready clips, subtitles, and branded video.

   Also does:Editing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videosGenerating videos from textMaking videos with AI avatars

   Web · API

5. 5

   PictoryVerifiedFree trial · from $25/mo

   Turns scripts, articles, URLs, slides, or audio into finished videos for marketers, trainers, and creators.

   Also does:Generating videos from textMaking videos with AI avatarsAdding subtitles to videosTurning long videos into short clips

   Web · API

6. 6

   CleanvoiceVerifiedFree trial · from $11/mo

   Cleans podcast, voiceover and video recordings by cutting noise, filler words and dead air.

   Also does:Removing background noiseTranscribing audio and videoEditing videos with AI

   API

7. 7

   FlikiVerifiedFree tier · from $28/mo

   Turns scripts, blog posts, and prompts into narrated videos with AI voices for creators and teams.

   Also does:Generating videos from textAdding subtitles to videosMaking videos with AI avatarsTurning long videos into short clips

   Web

8. 8

   HeyGenVerifiedFree tier · from $24/mo

   Creates AI avatar videos from text, images, audio, or slides for creators and teams.

   Also does:Making videos with AI avatarsGenerating videos from textAdding subtitles to videos

   API

9. 9

   OpusClipVerifiedFree tier · from $15/mo

   Turns long videos into short, captioned clips for creators and social teams.

   Also does:Turning long videos into short clipsEditing videos with AIAdding subtitles to videos

   Web · API

10. 10

    invideoVerifiedPaid · from $20/mo

    AI video editor for creatives and teams that applies plain-language edit directions on a multitrack timeline.

    Also does:Editing videos with AITurning long videos into short clipsGenerating videos from text

    Web

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    Predis.aiVerifiedFree trial · from $19/mo

    Generates video and image ads, product videos, and UGC-style creatives for e-commerce brands and marketing teams.

    Also does:Making videos with AI avatarsGenerating videos from textEditing videos with AI

    Web · iOS · Android · API

12. 12

    Kling AIVerifiedFree tier

    AI video and image generator for creators who need prompt-based clips, stills, and batch production.

    Also does:Generating videos from textEditing videos with AI

    Command line

13. 13

    RunwayVerifiedFree tier · from $12/mo

    A cloud creative platform for creators and teams to generate and edit video, images and audio with AI.

    Also does:Generating videos from textEditing videos with AI

    API

14. 14

    SynthesiaVerifiedFree tier · from $19/mo

    AI video platform for business teams that turns text, documents, and slides into avatar-led videos in many languages.

    Also does:Making videos with AI avatarsGenerating videos from text

    API

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    Hailuo AIVerifiedFree tier

    Generates video, image, and audio content in a browser workspace for creators and marketers.

    Also does:Generating videos from textEditing videos with AI