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Descript vs Synthesia
Edit video and audio by editing the transcript, with AI tools for clean-up and clips. Make videos with AI presenters from a script: training, explainers and product videos.
| Descript | Synthesia | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free: $0. Hobbyist: $16 a person a month ($24 monthly). Creator: $24 ($35 monthly). Business: $50 ($65 monthly). | Basic: $0. Starter: $14 a month billed yearly ($19 monthly). Pro: $59 a month billed yearly ($89 monthly). |
| Free plan | Yes. Text-based editing and a chance to try the AI tools; no card needed. | Yes. Basic plan with 500 credits a month. |
| Best for | Turning a phone video or podcast into short social clips. | Staff training and how-to videos without filming. |
| Watch out for | Free exports are limited; watermark-free export is on paid plans. | Credits limit how much video you make. |
| UK notes | Prices are in US dollars. | London-founded company; priced in US dollars. |
| Made by | Descript | Synthesia |
| Checked | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
Our verdict
For most small UK businesses starting out, Descript is the easier first pick because its entry plan costs less. Pick Synthesia instead if this sounds like you: staff training and how-to videos without filming.
UK price difference
Cheapest paid plans: Descript $16 (Hobbyist, per person a month, billed annually); Synthesia $19 (Starter, per month ($14 billed yearly)). Descript is $3 a month cheaper at entry level, though billing terms differ. Check on the provider page whether VAT is included before you buy.
Who should pick which?
- Choose Descript for: turning a phone video or podcast into short social clips.
- Choose Synthesia for: staff training and how-to videos without filming.
Both have a free plan, so the simplest test is to try each on a real job for a week. Prices change, so check the provider's page before buying.
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