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Descript

All-in-one video and audio editing platform with text-based editing, AI transcription, and voice cloning capabilities.

Yes; 1 hour/month, watermarked 720pFrom $16/month

Runway

AI video generation and editing platform offering text-to-video, image-to-video, and advanced editing tools with Gen-4 models.

Yes; 125 one-time credits, watermarked 720pFrom $12/month
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Video Creation

Text to VideoNoYes
Image to VideoNoYes
Video EditingYesYes
Video TemplatesYesNo
Screen RecordingYesNo

AI Features

AI AvatarsNoNo
Lip SyncNoNo
Auto SubtitlesYesYes
Subtitle Languages
  • 22 languages
AI VoiceoverYesNo

Output & Publishing

Max Resolution4K4K
Max DurationUnlimited16 sec (Gen-3)
Export Formats
  • MP4
  • MOV
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • MP4
  • MOV
  • GIF
Direct PublishingYesNo
Platforms
  • YouTube
  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts

Pricing

Free TierYes; 1 hour/month, watermarked 720pYes; 125 one-time credits, watermarked 720p
Paid Plans
  • Hobbyist: $16/month
  • Creator: $24/month
  • Business: $50/month
  • Enterprise: Custom
  • Standard: $12/month
  • Pro: $28/month
  • Unlimited: $76/month
  • Enterprise: Custom
Enterprise PricingContact salesContact sales

Enterprise Features

Security, compliance, and enterprise administration capabilities

Security & Compliance

SOC 2 Type IIYesYes
ISO 27001NoNo
GDPR CompliantYesYes
HIPAANoNo
SSOEnterprise onlyEnterprise only

Enterprise Administration

SCIM ProvisioningEnterprise onlyNo
RBACYesYes
Admin ConsoleYesYes
Usage AnalyticsYesYes

Support & SLAs

Uptime SLA
Support Channels
  • Email
  • Chat
  • Email
  • Discord
Dedicated Account ManagerEnterprise onlyEnterprise only

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