Descript vs. VideoPad

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Descript
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Descript is a collaborative audio/video editor, from the company of the same name in San Francisco, that works like a doc. It includes transcription, a screen recorder, publishing, full multitrack editing, and AI tools.N/A
VideoPad
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
VideoPad is a video editing application. Create and edit videos, combining several short video clips or working with just one video. Import from a wide range of sources to add effects, and transitions. VideoPad boasts an easy-to-use interface and smooth workflow that eliminates the learning curve of video editing. Use text overlays for captions and other in movie text and add or import subtitles. Tweak brightness, saturation and color to get the desired look for a movie. Import and mix audio…
$39.95
per user
Pricing
DescriptVideoPad
Editions & Modules
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Home Edition
$39.95
per user
Master's Edition
$69.95
per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DescriptVideoPad
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsLifetime license.
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User Ratings
DescriptVideoPad
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
(12 ratings)
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User Testimonials
DescriptVideoPad
Likelihood to Recommend
Descript
  • Transcription of internal presentations and web conferences. It's great for capturing and transcribing the audio from presentations, demos, etc. which can then be used to develop training materials, blog posts, etc.
  • Podcasts. Makes it really easy to record, edit, and publish video or audio podcasts.
  • Promotional videos. Streamlines and accelerates the process for developing videos.
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Pros
Descript
  • I like the sidebar - breaking my scripts up into different "chapters" makes it easier to create quickly.
  • I like that it auto-corrects punctuation, capitalization, etc. as I polish the scripts.
  • It's easy for my team and my collaborators to read/listen, remark, and create useable transcripts.
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Cons
Descript
  • When editing a transcript it can get a little cumbersome, as a double click doesn't always do what you think it will
  • Some features aren't that intuitive (what is resize word gap) for beginners
  • A tutorial/wizard as soon as you sign up would be very useful
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Alternatives Considered
Descript
Descript is by far superior to the other editing software you can get on Apple computers. It's able to do a lot more and really save us tons of time. Other Adobe apps are great, but take a while to learn. Descript is very user-friendly, making it easy to start from day one with very little training.
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Return on Investment
Descript
  • I can get video completed much more quickly and cheaply
  • We can produce more video content because of the speed with which we can have a finished product
  • We can have shorter timelines for example I record on Monday and we publish on Tuesday which wouldn't be otherwise possible with other methods I've used
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ScreenShots

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Screenshot of Cut the boring sections out of your video clipsScreenshot of Easy to use sequence makes editing a breezeScreenshot of Audio EditingScreenshot of Chroma KeyScreenshot of Video Effects