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Last updated June 3rd, 2026

# Page 6 - Reviews of Descript

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Mark B.  
Producer  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Game Changing Audio Editor"

May 19, 2021

4.0

Pros

Descript has changed how I work in documentary audio. It's so much faster and easier to try new story ideas, pull selects, and get a rough mix ready. I've used the app since pre-release in 2017, and they've added great new features at a relentless pace. I can't imagine working without a tool like Descript.

Cons

With new features, the app has gotten more sluggish and more cluttered. Writing text makes my laptop get extremely hot and the fans rev up. I can't work for long on battery power. A release focused on speed, stability, resource efficiency, and cleaning up the interface is sorely needed.

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DA

DANIEL A.  
Digital marketer  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A must have for podcast editors!"

June 23, 2021

5.0

Descript has made editing podcasts SO MUCH quicker! I am able to upload the files

Pros

The 'remove filler words' feature is fantastic! It makes editing a podcast much much easier and is a must have tool for podcast editors

Cons

The playback controls are not great and can be painful to use, especially if you are trying to edit quickly. For example, when you use the 'remove filler words' feature and press on one of the filler words, it automatically plays the clip and that causes my computer to lag. Ideally, it would just show the section and the filler word highlighted, then I would be able choose whether to press play and play the clip or adjust what is highlighted and delete. As often the full word is not highlighted and I can tell just from looking, I don't need to hear it.

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Thorstein N.  
Daglig Leder | Vi hjelper din bedrift å skaffe mer trafikk, bedre leads, og flere kunder.  
Internet  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Amazing set of tools for content creators"

May 19, 2021

5.0

With Descript I don't have to use a set of expensive tools or hire too many freelancers. It is also a very beautiful software that is easy to use.

Pros

There is so much boring groundwork we have to do as content creators. Descript just makes everything much easier and faster. It is very inexpensive compared to other tools or hiring freelancers. Descript enables me to make more high-quality content, and repurpose existing content into other formats.

Cons

I use the transcribing feature a lot, and it can be a bit inaccurate.

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JB

Josephine B.  
Editor  
Research  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Quick, accurate and easy automated transcription."

June 24, 2021

4.0

I'm dealing with audio files that can be long, with many different people speaking, often not native speakers. Working with an auto-generated transcript saves a lot of time. With clear speakers Descript is highly accurate which makes it a very helpful tool. The price is very reasonable.

Pros

It is very easy to create a draft transcript of good quality fast (depending on the speaker).

Cons

I still use Word or Google docs for editing. On first sight the editor does not seem very intuitive but to be fair I didn't really give it a try. It would be great if accents of native speakers could be recognized by Descript.

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KM

Kelsey M.  
Executive Assistant  
Motion Pictures and Film  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "New Descript User"

June 15, 2021

5.0

Descript is saving me so much time and headache. The editing capabilities are awesome.

Pros

The transcribing ability in this software is truly lifechanging. It has made video editing so much faster and easier. We do a lot of editing so this makes life so much better.

Cons

The program opens so many windows sometimes and takes up a lot of RAM especially when exporting, my machine can handle it just fine but it may be an issue for others. Also there are a lot of updates which is good in some ways but often I am in the middle of editing and get prompted to restart the program.

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CB

Cole B.  
Support Specialist  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "The best screen recording software out there."

January 30, 2024

4.0

Very positive. Excited to play around with it more

Pros

The ability to record and transcribe how-to videos in real time with ease

Cons

Nothing so far. Just started using it recently but it's been a really great tool that's been added for us across the company

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Princella S.  
Founder  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Descript has been a lifesaver to my business!"

May 19, 2021

5.0

Overall I love it and definitely want to learn how to use the other features but I am extremely happy with the use of the features that I do know how to use!

Pros

I love that although there are many features I haven’t used yet that the basics of how the software works is extremely easy to jump right in and implement.

Cons

Although I appreciate the updates it has been challenging to keep up. And the explanations of how and when to use certain features could be clearer.

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LT

Lisa T.  
Owner  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Gamechanger towards efficiency"

May 19, 2021

5.0

Overall, Descript has made our podcast work flow tons more efficient and can't express how grateful I am for this because podcasting is sooooo much work for a solo practice who doesn't have the budget to farm anything out (except to my husband occasionally, as he's willing and free labor!).

Pros

I adore that we can edit our podcast audio and transcript at the same time with Descript! Saves soooo much time. Love that they also make such regular improvements based on customer needs. Great customer service, great product!

Cons

It sometimes is a little glitchy/laggy the longer I'm working in it, but a restart usually fixes it

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MC

Monico C.  
Photographer, Videographer  
Photography  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Video interviews made easy"

May 19, 2021

5.0

I used descript to build scripts from video interviews on a few jobs so far. I love removing filler words, “um’s” and “a”s. Building scripts from transcription services is great, but you still have to mark with a time code and match clips to get the work done. I love theses of exporting the xml and seeing my work in Final Cuts after editing in descript. Saves me hours.

Pros

The difference Descript has over other transcription services is that you can 1. Create variations by making different projects 2. Export XML to Final Cut or Premier for an edited version that speeds up workflow for interviews and the spoken word. Learning the software is pretty straight forward and they have great tutorials when you run into a snag. Descript has been a game changer for my corporate and personal profile video workflow. I share the script with my client and ask them to highlight stuff they want me to try and keep in their spoken word. When I’m done putting a rough together, I send them a link from the site. Super easy and looks really professional.

Cons

I can’t really say there are any con’s at the moment. This software tops the other transcription services that I was using and wouldn’t go back because of the features and cost of descript.

Reason for choosing Descript

I like Descript because they have more options, easy to use and cost is fair.

Switched from

[Rev.io Billing](https://www.capterra.com/p/25471/Rev-io/)

XPort to XML (final Cut Pro)

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JR

Jen R.  
CEO  
Cosmetics  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Still learning Descript"

May 1, 2023

5.0

Pros

I can make professional sounding and looking video ON MY OWN. IT's not quite the same as hiring a videographer, but for $30 a month, it's pretty amazing!

Cons

I feel like the learning curve is slightly higher than Descript leads on for it to be. But that said, the free workshops they offer and their interactive tutorials were a huge help.

Alternatives considered

[Loom](https://www.capterra.com/p/191187/Loom/)

Reason for choosing Descript

I liked how they talked about it.

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JP

Juliana P.  
Podcast manager  
Public Relations and Communications  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "I'm OBSESSED."

May 19, 2021

5.0

I love it. I am a podcast manager and use Descript within my daily work. I use it every day for getting rid of filler words and use it to help eliminate paragraphs of non-needed discussions.

Pros

I love that you can see the transcript while editing. It really helps with people with a learning disability like myself to see the words on the screen as well as hearing.

Cons

That there is no way to edit two separate tracks in one audio. (i.e. two people speaking with their own audios).

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MH

Matthew H.  
King of Video  
Online Media  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Best in the market"

May 24, 2021

5.0

Well I recommend this software for transcribing, captioning, content repurposing etc so I am a genuine fan, I am so excited about the future of the tool, everytime I get a new feature update i'm delighted to see what's been added.

Pros

I love the fact that it is sooooo easy to create small snippets and make them ready for social in such a small amount of time.

Cons

some of the features I want are not high on the priority list, I wish that wasn't the case but I guess all users feel the same.

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JP

Joshua P.  
Freelance Podcast Producer and Editor  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Key software in my current workflow "

May 19, 2021

4.0

Pros

I love how simple it is to use. I love how I can open it up, it's organized, easy to start a new project, edit away, and export easily to other applications as well as .mp3 or .wav files. It's saved me tons of time in my workflow. Being able to see the words and search by word is a game changer. I love that I can create audiograms for audio, highlight text for quotes, and export finish projects.

Cons

I use an another DAW, Adobe Audition, because I am familiar with more intense editing within Audition. From the use of plug ins to more customization with cross fades, I feel I can do more outside of Descript when it comes to mixing and mastering the audio files. The cross fades also do not export to Audition and that would be a huge help if Descript was able to do that.

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MR

Meghan R.  
Training and Innovations Lead  
Program Development  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great tool, super simple "

June 23, 2021

5.0

Great product - absolutely recommended!

Pros

Very easy to use and learn. Transcriptions are great quality, pretty accurate and ease of editing makes this a great tool to use.

Cons

Would be great if you could select more than one thing to export at a time (e.g. Transcript, video and. Srt file)

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RC

Raquel C.  
CEO  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Critical for podcast creation"

June 16, 2021

5.0

I love the fact that I can use my transcript to edit the audio for my podcast. I don't think I could do this by myself any other way.

Pros

The fact that I can use the transcript to edit the audio

Cons

Constant changes to cut or add a gaps to my audio

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CS

Colin S.  
Video Editor  
Medical Devices  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "First time captioner loves his experience"

June 15, 2021

5.0

Overall, I enjoy the product! It's easily saved myself and the company hours of time transcribing from nothing.

Pros

My favorite thing is just how simple it is to go from a video file to a .srt file for Youtube.

Cons

Sometimes I have a major difficulty getting the text edit to register my clicks and keystrokes.

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CN

Chris N.  
Graphic Design  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "I recommend you to get this qpp"

December 21, 2022

5.0

Pros

It is easy to turn text into speech very nice

Cons

It is not useable on mobile the admin should do something

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GG

Guy G.  
Director  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Video and podcasting made easy"

May 8, 2023

5.0

Massive time-saver, worth every penny!

Pros

Transcription, and ability to make short video clip edits really easily

Cons

App is sometimes laggy and slow when uploading larger files

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CW

Catherine W.  
Director  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Great quality and easy to use"

May 18, 2021

5.0

Pros

I am a complete novice when it comes to recording. I have found Descript easy to use, fantastic that I can see the transcript and manipulate it to get the recording that I need. The drag and drop of video and music is so easy and brilliant. And when I asked a sound technician to check my quality he was impressed with the sound. The room tone is a great addition

Cons

I don't know what I don't know - I don't know what other options there are. Other than that I have found it great.

Alternatives considered

[Audacity](https://www.capterra.com/p/214605/Audacity/)

Reason for choosing Descript

Ease of use

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SG

Serena G.  
Owner  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Extremely useful for a first pass edit"

June 17, 2021

4.0

Very good

Pros

I love that I can use Descript to edit out material by reading it simultaneously to listening

Cons

I still find the transcripts are often incomprehensible

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MG

Mahesh G.  
Owner  
Alternative Medicine  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Edit Your Video Like a Book"

June 15, 2021

5.0

Pros

I love that I can simply delete sentences from my video with Descript, just by highlighting text and deleting it. This allows me to refine what I've improvised into a clearer, more understandable product. I can even replace words using a feture they have that creates artificial speech in your voice. Plus, with its drag and drop editing, it's easy to close gaps where I paused for a long time.

Cons

I had to contact tech support to learn how to export. It's not as obvious as it should be. Once you know how to do it though, it's easy to remember.

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KB

Katie B.  
Filmmaker  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Gave me hours of my life back"

May 18, 2021

5.0

Best experience with a cloud editing software out there.

Pros

Being able to edit long-form interviews (podcast or film) was painful before Descript. It took hours to sift through the recording and cut / piece together a final cut. Descript takes away the cumbersome nature of editing completely.

Cons

The Sequence feature is still a mystery to me. I'm not sure why there is a composition and a sequence option, but I do see the difference. I think it would make more sense to have them combined. The sequence feature has a long way to go - normally I just export the composition into Final Cut Pro when I need to add titles or broll.

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JB

Jeffrey B.  
Executive Producer  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "The Go-To Tool"

May 18, 2021

5.0

9 stars. The perfect editing tool. 9 stars and just one shy with an iOS application becoming available.

Pros

Simply, the easiest, most effective and efficient podcast editing tool on the market.

Cons

No iOS interface or app. It would be a perfect ten star rating experience if so.

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WD

Wil D.  
Owner and Chief Creative Designer  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A game changer in making audio recordings sound great."

August 11, 2023

5.0

Amazing

Pros

I love the studio sound feature that can turn my echo filled and mediocre audio into amazing audio. It also puts silence between the words spoken which makes it easier to cut and edit audio.

Cons

I've had a few issues with the studio sound process slowing down significantly the more I use it in a single setting.

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KR

Kathy R.  
CEO  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Love the product but..."

May 19, 2021

4.0

Overall I love Descript and recommend it to everyone. I wish they had an affiliate program because I would be making some money. lol My only issue is with the screen recording but understand this is a new feature and they are still working out the bugs.

Pros

I love the fact that I get a transcription right away. I also like using the transcription to edit. Very cool and different.

Cons

The screen recording feature needs work. Every time I use it I have issues. It would also be nice to upload my audio and it not be touched. Sometimes I have already run it through leveling and such and I have to do it over again after export because it lowers the volume.

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