Descript vs Runway
Both make our top picks for video editing. Here's how they stack up, and which to pick.
| Descript | Runway | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $24/mo (Hobbyist, monthly) | From $15/mo (Standard, monthly) |
| Free tier | Free tier available | Free tier available |
| Pricing model | freemium | freemium |
| Fit for video editing (our score /100) | 82 | 80 |
Verdict
For video editing: Descript edges it (82 vs 80). See the full video editing ranking →
Descript
Edit audio and video by editing the transcript.
Also good for: podcast editing, video editing, transcription
Visit Descript →Runway
Leading creative AI video generation and editing.
Also good for: video generation, video editing
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