Side by side
| Feature | Descript | Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Text-based AI video and audio editor: record, transcribe, edit and publish by editing a transcript, for creators, podcasters and teams. | Browser-based studio for recording, editing, streaming and publishing podcasts and videos, with AI tools for clips, transcripts and show notes. |
| Price from | 16 USD/mo | 24 USD/mo |
| Free plan | yes | yes |
| Platforms | web, windows, mac | web, ios, android, mac, api |
| API | yes | not stated |
Descript: key features
- Text-based video editing with automatic transcription
- Remove filler words and retakes in one click
- Studio Sound for background noise removal and voice enhancement
- Automatic captions and subtitles
- AI speech with voice cloning and stock voices
- Translation and dubbing in 30+ languages (Business plan)
Riverside: key features
- Local recording of separate audio and video tracks up to 4K
- Text-based video and audio editor
- AI removal of filler words, silences and fixing eye contact
- AI clips, show notes, transcripts and thumbnails
- Translation and dubbing into over 30 languages
- Multistream live streaming in full HD and webinar hosting
FAQ
Is Descript or Riverside better?
It depends on the job - compare prices, free plans and features in the table above.
Are Descript and Riverside free?
Descript: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: text-based editing and a try of the AI tools, with the features limited compared to paid plans. Riverside: Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: 2 hours of multi-track recordings, full editing tools, up to 720p video, Riverside watermark, 44.1 kHz audio, unlimited single-track recording and editing, Magic Clips, unlimited-length video calls.