DoneCut vs Descript
Short answer: Descript is an editing app: it makes editing faster, but you still do the edit. DoneCut is a service: you upload raw footage and get the finished video back, typically in under 90 minutes in our test orders so far, for $49 per video.
Descript: An editing app where you edit video by editing its transcript, with an AI co-editor. DoneCut is our service.
What do you need?
- YouTube edit (up to 10 min of footage)
- $49
- Extra footage (2 min × $3)
- $6
- Total
- $55
- To start (50%)
- $27.50
Side by side.
| DoneCut | Descript | |
|---|---|---|
| Who edits | An AI editor. An edit that fails its own checks goes to a person before you see it. | You, with AI help |
| Price | $49 for up to 10 minutes of footage, then $3 a minute. Shorts $29 each, down to $19 in bulk. | Free plan; paid from $16/month billed yearly ($24 monthly) |
| One 10-minute video | $49 | Your time plus a plan from $16/month |
| First draft | Typically under 90 minutes once it starts (16–82 minutes in our test orders so far) | As fast as you edit |
| Changes | 2 rounds included | As many as you make |
| Commitment | Per video. Pay half to start, the rest after you approve. | Monthly or yearly subscription |
| Captions | Included | Animated captions on every plan |
| Graphics | Included: animated text and motion graphics | Layer animations you build yourself |
| See it before paying in full | Yes, the full edit with a watermark, before you pay the second half | Not applicable: you're the editor |
Which one to pick.
Pick DoneCut if
- You don't want to learn or open an editing app
- You want a finished video, not a faster editor
- You'd rather pay per video than subscribe
Pick Descript if
- You enjoy editing and want a faster tool
- You edit podcasts or talking heads by text
- You make many videos a month and have the time
Comparing more options? The best YouTube video editing services, compared
Questions
Something else? Email support@donecut.com
Is DoneCut or Descript better?
Descript is an editing app: it makes editing faster, but you still do the edit. DoneCut is a service: you upload raw footage and get the finished video back, typically in under 90 minutes in our test orders so far, for $49 per video.
How much does Descript cost?
Free plan; paid from $16/month billed yearly ($24 monthly). Checked on 10 October 2026 on Descript's own pages.
How fast is Descript compared with DoneCut?
Descript: As fast as you edit. DoneCut: Typically under 90 minutes once it starts (16–82 minutes in our test orders so far).
Sources
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