Picute and Descript
Descript is an audio and video editor where you edit by changing the transcript. Picute is a web app that turns video and audio into subtitles, translations and clips.
| What is compared | Picute | Descript |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | Starter, $15 a month for 300 credits (20% less billed yearly) | Hobbyist, $24 a month ($16 a month billed yearly), per person |
| Free use | 10 credits at sign-up; exported videos carry a watermark | 60 media minutes a month, 720p export, exports not watermark-free, files up to 1 GB |
| Transcription languages | 60 | 25 |
| Video with subtitles burned in | Yes, MP4 at 1080p or 720p | Yes, when captions are added as a visual layer |
| Length limits | No limit on video length or file size; Starter's 300 credits cover 300 minutes of transcription a month | 600 media minutes a month, files up to 10 GB |
What Descript offers
- Studio Sound audio cleanup
- Underlord, an AI co-editor that removes filler words and retakes
- Translation and dubbing
Sources
Descript facts were checked on October 27, 2026 against these pages. Prices and plans change, so check their site before you decide.