# Page 3 | Descript Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is Descript the right Transcription solution for you? Explore 182 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/reviews --- Descript 4.7 (182) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated June 3rd, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of Descript ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 182 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use RG Ricky G. Content Creator Entertainment Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Descript - A Beginner’s Starter Tool" July 14, 2023 4.0 Pros I did like that everything worked as intended. It is very straightforward and appealing to those that do not like to get overwhelmed by complicated programs with bells and whistles everywhere. Cons Given the simplicity, Descript leaves a lot to be desired for those who are looking for a more advanced editing tool. Again, the paywall could be the reason, but why would I buy this if I can’t try the best features? Review Source VR Verified Reviewer n/a Writing and Editing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "project editor for visual learners" June 17, 2021 4.0 Overall it's an innovative product and a lot more cost-effective than others on the market. It may not be perfect but it has helped me a lot in my projects. A clever virtual multi-tool for creators. Pros I like that I can edit a video based on the visual transcription, The AI and that while I'm recording I get a transcription simultaneously. The features I desire most are a dark mode feature, a chroma key feature so I can add light overlay and animation. I would also like a pause feature added to screen recording and voice recording because I use this to help me think in between recording without stopping the session. And please fix bugs such a lagging. And the integrations I would recommend are Audacity, Davinci Resolve, and Anchor FM because that is what I use. Cons Sometimes there are glitches if I am working in multiple windows and Ill get error codes. Sometimes it's hard to place tracks on the timeline, You click where you want it to go and it goes somewhere else in the project. I want some filler words to stay included and it's hard for me to figure out how to keep them. When I record audio and mess up, the overdub function doesn't pop up when I right-click. I wish the zoom and pan were smoother looking. Switched from [Audacity](https://www.capterra.com/p/214605/Audacity/)[DaVinci Resolve](https://www.capterra.com/p/209733/DaVinci-Resolve/) This product streamlined all of my needs. I needed transcription, and the overdub doesn't have background noise like my real voice. It cuts down on editing and makes my workflow simpler. I occasionally go back to these other products if I need to fine-tune something but that's rarely. Review Source NC Nathan C. Host Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Potential game changer for podcast editing" May 18, 2021 4.0 The concept is amazing and could save hours on a podcast edit… but, it just doesn't work correctly or as you would expect a lot of the time. Once the automated transcription improves and the workflow stabilizes, this could potentially replace the various tools I use to edit audio and video. Pros The ability to edit an interview or podcast just by editing the text is incredible. The workflow is fairly straight forward – import audio file, choose how to transcribe, wait…, edit the transcript & audio in various ways, export or publish as needed. Cons The automated transcription is good, but not great. There are always little errors that seem obvious to a human – capitalize the first letter in a sentence, don't capitalize a word in the middle of a sentence, abbreviate doctor as Dr. when a name follows, etc. – and they seem to always show up, even when they've been corrected previously, so it's unclear whether the 'machine' is actually 'learning'. The app appears to not be built as a native app for macOS which means it lacks certain core features. The most annoying to me is that the window always opens in the default size (i.e. small) and never remembers the sizing or positioning that I choose every time I open it. The developers are rapidly adding features, but almost too quickly. Once I get used to a feature or function, it doesn't take long for the menu item to be changed or moved (Share, Export, Publish all do similar–though different–things, and have each had their turn as a unique menu item or being grouped together in various ways). I got very efficient at correcting the transcription (which, unfortunately, must be done frequently) until they changed the entire process of editing the transcript. Alternatives considered [Otter](https://www.capterra.com/p/202799/Otter/)[Rev](https://www.capterra.com/p/202797/Rev/) Reason for choosing Descript Descript has the potential to do it all – transcribe, edit, publish – for one subscription. Review Source Alice K. Head of Content Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Descript is the only video editing software you will ever need." April 15, 2022 5.0 Pros I'm not a video editor by any means. In fact, I've been using all sorts of different software over the past few years and I just didn't find anything that was really easy to use -- until Descript. As somebody who is a heavy content creator, I needed to start creating video content and it was really hard because I had to rely on others to edit the videos for me. Now with Descript I can do it myself which is super powerful and saves a lot of time. My favorite features are "shorten word gaps" and "remove filler words". Everybody thinks I'm a magician when I show the my videos post-production. Descript has changed the entire scope of my work and how I do my job. It's much easier than any other software tool that I've used. I love how easy it is to use, the interface is very intuitive, it's very quick and simple. My friends and teams love Descript too. Don't be scared! All you need to do is upload your original video or record a video directly in the software and then edit it out later or add text or change the voice if you want. It's really great. I also love the collaboration aspect of Descript. Cons It takes a LONG time to download high-quality videos. Review Source CC Cyn C. editor Motion Pictures and Film Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Descript - audio and text editing" June 16, 2021 5.0 Pros The transcription and editing capabilities is are what I use most. I can edit a podcast and have it blog ready in a very short amount of time. I like that I can edit out filler words painlessly with the touch of a button. Also, the tutorials have been a huge help AND the couple of times I've needed to reach out for help, I've found the Customer Support to be responsive and friendly. No downtime necessary to get my questions answered in a fast and timely manner. Cons I'd like to see the voice recognition and transcription continue to be improved. Descript does a great job, but the better it becomes, the faster I get due to having less corrections. Still, my editing is a simpler process now than it was before. Review Source Kelli D. COO Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best audio trancription for the money" September 10, 2023 5.0 Pros We use descript for two things: audio transcription (sometimes many hours a month) and for text based video and audio editing for staff who are less tech savvy. It works beautifully for both things. Cons I get so frustrated with the CONSTANT moving around of features and the sunsetting of classic might even make us switch projects. The editing aspect especially, we use it because it makes sense for folks who are more word (rather than visually) focused and for less tech savvy employees who just need to take out a word here or there or trim a video. The constant messing around with the environment confuses folks! Review Source EM Emily M. Founder & CEO Media Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Made scaling my podcast agency so easy!" May 19, 2021 5.0 We've been able to scale from one podcast client to 20+ in less than a year, and have onboarded 2 editors. It's making it possible for my business to scale rapidly, and revenue to skyrocket! Pros I love that I'm able to collaborate with my editing team so that we can implement quick changes from clients no matter who is available. It was super easy to bring in new team members and train them on the workflow as well. I also love how the transcripts make it so much faster than other apps to edit - the combo of seeing words + waveforms (and the search/delete option) cut editing time in half. Cons Clicking and dragging still needs some work, not sure yet about the new toolbar. I also really would like to be able to use VSTs to denoise easier, right now the workflow starts in Audition or Pro Tools for any processing (our clients honestly don't understand that they need to record in quiet spaces) and then we bring it into Descript to do the edit. Alternatives considered [Adobe Audition](https://www.capterra.com/p/214606/Adobe-Audition/) Reason for choosing Descript Just ease of editing & ease of collaboration. Adobe is a significantly higher cost to collab with, and definitely doesn't have the same level of collaboration capability. Switched from [Adobe Audition](https://www.capterra.com/p/214606/Adobe-Audition/) Easier to edit with the transcript Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Production Lead Venture Capital & Private Equity Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A Game-Changer for media production teams" June 15, 2021 5.0 Descript has really changed the way I produce podcasts and other media. It gives me more control and helps complete many tasks at once. I like that I can get a transcript, and edit the text AND audio at the same time. I haven't even used all the features available, but excited to work with more video projects in Descript. Pros What I like the most about using Descript, is that it allows me to use 1 tool for many of my needs. Previously I would have to use 3-4 different sites/tools to get the job done. It also allows me to make media (podcasts) more on my own time, instead of relying on freelancers and others. Cons It does seem to take a lot for my computer to process using Descript. I haven't run into any issues yet and have an upgraded computer, but could see an issue if I'm traveling or had less capacity. Review Source JA Jeff A. Co-Host / Producer Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Five Stars Across the Board" May 19, 2021 5.0 It's been wonderful. Since I discovered this at Podcast Movement in 2019 it's revolutionized production on the show. I've also used it to in my day job too to help my company do training videos. It's a software I use everyday. Pros Descript is so easy to use. It's cut down the editing time for our podcast interviews and the overall show while increasing our quality. With the ongoing new features too, like Overdub and the ability to generate Audiograms, the service continues to get better. The transcripts have also allowed us to increase the accessibility for our podcast and the generated videos while helping to keep costs down (and as the AI continues to improve, our time to correct transcripts as also gone down) Cons The feature that needs attention is how the software deals with silence. Long silences are treated as "speakers" with the AI is deciding who it detects speaking. That causes issues with transcript correction. In addition, things that are actual silence can be removed, such as laughter or crosstalking or words the AI might not know. That adds extra editing time so those things are part of the final product. I'm hoping this aspect gets updated soon. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Realtor Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Podcast Editing And Transcribing Tool." July 22, 2021 5.0 We have three podcasts that we work on every week and this software has made editing of the audio and transcribing very easy. We are able to deliver quality podcasts and transcripts for publishing. The platform allows for collaboration on projects with the team members. Pros It is user friendly and doesn't require much experience in video and audio editing. Filler words and word gap detection and removal are great features. The export and publish features allow for sharing and publishing the content to other applications. It transcribes very fast and it's great in identifying and assigning speakers. It is easy to cut and paste words while moving the audio waveforms. It also does a great job of matching separate audio files. Cons Stability of the software is a great concern. Sometimes it just freezes and you can't access the project you are working on. There is also more that can be done on the sound effects. Switched from [Soundtrap](https://www.capterra.com/p/209734/Soundtrap/) Soundtrap has limited features compared to Descript. Review Source WM William M. Cohost Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best in the industry! " June 23, 2021 5.0 Making an all audio podcast sound clean is the bread and butter of this app. It has made me love editing my show! Pros A must use tool for any podcast company. Editing has never been more streamlined. Cons Video editing the s close but I use three cameras and two to three audio sources. Multicam needs to be more streamlined Reason for choosing Descript Na Switched from [Logic Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/214597/Logic-Pro/) Audio editing is way easier. Review Source SS Scott S. Executive Director Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Magical software of the future for audio + video + text editing" June 15, 2021 4.0 It's an incredible tool that we use for all our podcasts and videos. It saves tons of time and improves quality and allows tight collaboration. It's a magical use of AI technology for audio and video editing. Pros The killer feature of this product is the ability to edit text and audio or video simultaneously. You can edit each and the other immediately updates, so it's possible to "read" your entire show as well as edit in depth by words or by frames or samples when necessary. It's wonderful to have the whole project in the cloud with comments shared like a Google Doc for collaboration. The automatic transcription works pretty well with clear speakers. Exporting to audio files or DAW projects works well. Cons The automatic edits at word boundaries can be a little rough and need hand touching up. Sometimes the software needs to be restarted to take into account a new update. Occasional slipping of time or data due to software updates or collaboration. Could still use a "stem" export function in addition to flattened audio and DAW projects. It would be great to improve automated transcription further, but this is a hard problem. Reason for choosing Descript There are no viable alternatives Review Source AC Adam C. Founder Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "You can build your whole business around Descrtip" May 19, 2021 5.0 Huge time-saver. I look forward to creating video clips and editing audio (it makes a tedious experience more fun!). But more than anything it has allowed us to systematize our process in a way that wasn't possible before. We can do things now that would have required extensive domain knowledge before. Pros What I love most about Descript is that it makes the process of creating audio and video clips (as well as editing for podcast episodes) super simple. I also love how often the team updates the software and releases new features. I feel like my trust in Descript is well-placed. Cons I wish there was more flexibility in the export options. For example, we can do 90% of our audiogram/videogram workflow in Descript, but we still have to move into something like Adobe Premiere for that last 10%. If there were just a few more customization options, we could do 100% in Descript. That said, many of the features I love didn't exist in the beginning, so I'm confident it will eventually get there, and am not worried in the slightest about building our processes and systems around Descript. Reason for choosing Descript See answer to "why did you make the switch". Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazing tool that is indispensable for our team!" June 23, 2021 5.0 Descript's team is always updating the product and improving it. They're extremely responsive with customer support as well! Pros Descript is extremely UX friendly and easy to adopt for our team members. Cons This is a technological barrier, but the transcription always has room for improvement! Review Source Ryan N. Executive Producer Broadcast Media Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I use Descript Daily and its irreplaceable" May 18, 2021 5.0 Pros I love how it makes editing podcasts easy with my clients and collaborators. Editing the text to edit the sound is a really handy feature. Filler word removal has been great Its great for recording scripted ads too as I can quickly punch in/out to get the right cadence and ultimately the best take Cons There are some glitches when it comes to collaboration i.e. not being able to make comments (and notifying your collaborator) until the audio is transcribed, which as a collaborator on someone else's drive I cannot do Room tone generation seems to be selected as default When using filler word removal, the cuts can sound quite harsh and require spaces before and after to sound natural Review Source VR Verified Reviewer UX Designer and Researcher Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Made My Podcasting so Much Easier!" May 12, 2021 5.0 I love how simple it is to cut down audio, take out sentences you don't want and edit out silences. I love the automatic syncing of audio files. My cohost and I are long distance and record audio on Zencaster which allows us to have separate audio files! Descript seamlessly matches them up. Descript saves me so much time while editing! Pros What I love the most is that when you delete audio from the timeline, it never actually disappears. You can easily go back in and re-add something you took out earlier. It doesn't rely on undo only, if you took out a sentence early on and decided after half an hour of editing you want that sentence back in, its right there. Incredible. Cons I don't like the organization on the home page, I don't quite understand the folders. I like organization and not being able to archive my finished edits versus the edits I still need to do is a bit frustrating but easy to overlook! Switched from [Audacity](https://www.capterra.com/p/214605/Audacity/) Audacity kept crashing and I was recommended Descript from another podcaster as an alternative and I never looked back! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Praticante avvocato Law Practice Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Alto livello di trascrizione" March 20, 2023 4.0 Non ho avuto problemi per le trascrizioni Pros Il prodotto è facile da usare e le trascrizioni sono veramente fatte bene Cons Non è piaciuto il fatto che siano poche ore gratuite Review Source JG Jacob G. Podcast Editor Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "My favorite video/audio editor" June 23, 2021 5.0 Pros I use this software everyday and with every update it becomes more powerful. My favorite feature has to be how easy editing is. Cons The only con I have is that aligning tracks in the multitrack view can be difficult. I wish there was a snapping feature to line up video and audio clips easier. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer REALTOR® Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "I love this app!" July 15, 2021 5.0 It is easy to use and has a variety of useful features. I don't need to become a video/audio engineer to manage my podcast or my video channels. So, I can continue to be great at my chosen profession. Pros I am so glad that I found this tool. It has made my life so much easier, it combines the best of video editing and screen-recording. I can create professional videos that look great, and I can record meetings, transcribe them, and then edit them into a podcast. I really enjoy editing my videos using this app because it is intuitive and easy to use. Cons There are numerous video tutorials to watch and learn from. However, having time to watch them is the only downside. Review Source TM Tom M. Owner Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Tom’s review" June 17, 2021 5.0 Pros It takes a completely unique approach to media editing, with the content and concept as focus instead of just abstract files. Cons When I get used to a function it changes quickly with updates affecting work flow. However sometimes the changes are easier. Switched from [Pro Tools](https://www.capterra.com/p/214607/Pro-Tools/)[Logic Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/214597/Logic-Pro/) Descript is easier and faster, you need to make less decisions. I still use protools to edit with high powered plug ins and such but the actual work gets edited in Descript. Review Source MF Marissa F. Writer/podcast producer Entertainment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Game Changer for Audio Editors" June 17, 2021 4.0 I think the biggest change is that it makes my podcast editing experience more enjoyable. I feel more in touch with what I’m putting out into the world, and better able to edit and parse it. Despite my tech proficiency, I struggle with the frequent UI changes and have yet to make the audio recording feature work, so I have to import my audio from another program; if there were fuller audio controls I could really make it a one-stop shop for my podcast creation. Pros I was skeptical that editing audio in this way would result in a good-sounding podcast, but it has made the editing process so much clearer. Lots of great little features enable me to make content that I can push to socials as well! Cons The software frequently updates with significant changes to where things are placed and stored and no explanation of these changes. The auto-transcription is riddled with errors that it’s a little tedious to correct. Too many features are behind a SECOND tier paywall. Some of these things I get (the high-tech voice generation feature seems with extra money) but it seems odd that as a paying subscriber I can’t, say, replace the Descript logo in my audiograms. Review Source DO Deborah O. Content creator E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great tool to have " August 18, 2023 5.0 I like the software so much it makes my work easy Pros Editing and text to speech, the voice are realistic enough to be used with sounding robotic Cons Nothing, I like everything about it plus it is regularly updated Review Source aB andrea B. ceo Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "mind blowing functionality" January 28, 2021 5.0 Hands down the easiest video and text editor out there. features are mindblowing and makes editing fast and convenient. I recommend this for any video and podcasting editors. Pros love that the transcripts are very accurate the product has so many features and i am learning new features everyday love that i can eliminate 4-5 pieces of software love that i can create audio grams very easy for editing text and video Cons there are so many features, it does have a long learning curve with some of its functions the demo videos are a little confusing and I had to watch them a few times to figure out how exactly to do certain things. Switched from [Otter](https://www.capterra.com/p/202799/Otter/) limited features Review Source PR Patricia R. Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Bang for Buck" June 15, 2021 5.0 Pros The price of Descript makes it an easy choice for me as a single person doing audio/video edits and transcription for workshops, support calls, course videos, podcasts, and more. It's an essential piece of my workflow and being able to do video/audio edits as easily as deleting a sentence on the screen is phenomenal. Cons The export process for the Creator edition is lacking: I don't need or want the Descript default publishing system of published/hosted pages and transcripts or audiograms. If they had a bulk export option: video, transcript, and subtitles files, I would love it even more. If they had a direct upload to Vimeo I would be over the moon! Review Source Lance W. Content Strategist Law Practice Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Descript is a gamechanger!" June 17, 2021 5.0 Fantastic. Couldn’t be happier. Pros We do a smaller podcast, and it’s cut the editing time in half. The ability to automatically delete filler words and audio gaps has been a major timesaver and the software keeps evolving. The company listens to users and makes changes accordingly. Looking forward to see where it goes from here. Cons I have no real complaints. The editing tool can sometimes be a bit wonky, but I think it’s note user error than a problem with the tool. Switched from [Otter](https://www.capterra.com/p/202799/Otter/) Descript’s ability to match the transcript with the audio is fantastic. For a small team, it truly makes editing a breeze. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Transcription](https://www.capterra.com/transcription-software/)[Screen Recording](https://www.capterra.com/screen-recording-software/)[Audio Editing](https://www.capterra.com/audio-editing-software/)