Descript vs Synthesia
Both cover video. Synthesia is the cheaper way in at $19/mo — $5/mo less than Descript.
Entry cost
Synthesia $19/mo
Avatar presenters reading your script in 140+ languages.
Free tier: yes · Billing: seat
Plan by plan
| Descript | Price | Synthesia | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Basic | Free |
| Hobbyist | $24 | Starter | $19 |
| Creator | $35 | Pro | $89 |
| Business | $65 | Enterprise | — |
| Enterprise | — | — | — |
Which to pick
Descript — Podcast and talking-head editing without a timeline.
Synthesia — Training and explainer video at volume.
Descript checked 2026-10-26 · Synthesia checked 2026-10-30