# Descript vs Devin

> Descript: Edit video and podcasts by editing their transcript, with AI audio cleanup and clips
> Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests

- Descript profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/descript
- Devin profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/devin
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/descript-vs-devin
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Descript is listed under Video AI and Devin under Coding AI. Descript scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.5 vs 8.2 out of 10), led by ease of use. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Descript is available on Windows and macOS. Only Devin is available on CLI and Slack App.

### Choose Descript if

- You want a tool built for podcast editing.
- Editing by transcript makes cutting speech content faster than a timeline alone.
- Studio Sound, filler word removal and retake removal are built in.

### Choose Devin if

- You want a tool built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes.
- Tests its work in its own virtual machine and browser and records the session.
- Runs many sessions in parallel.

## Pricing

| | Descript | Devin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Descript | Devin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Text-based editing | Yes | Not listed |
| Underlord | Yes | Not listed |
| Studio Sound | Yes | Not listed |
| Filler word and retake removal | Yes | Not listed |
| AI speech and voice clones | Yes | Not listed |
| Create clips | Yes | Not listed |
| Recording | Yes | Not listed |
| Translation and dubbing | Yes | Not listed |
| Generation tools | Yes | Not listed |
| API and MCP | Yes | Not listed |
| Cloud agent sessions | Not listed | Yes |
| Parallel sessions | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin Review | Not listed | Yes |
| Wiki | Not listed | Yes |
| Automations | Not listed | Yes |
| Team integrations | Not listed | Yes |
| Git providers | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin CLI | Not listed | Yes |
| Devin API | Not listed | Yes |
| Model choice | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Descript | Devin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | No |
| macOS | Yes | No |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Browser Extension | No | No |
| CLI | No | Yes |
| Slack App | No | Yes |

## Descript strengths

- Editing by transcript makes cutting speech content faster than a timeline alone
- Studio Sound, filler word removal and retake removal are built in
- Includes recording, transcription, captions and clip creation in one app
- Free plan available with no credit card required
- API and MCP server allow automated editing
- SOC 2 Type II and SSO or SCIM on Enterprise

## Descript limitations

- Free plan exports 720p with a watermark and allows only 1 media hour per month
- Paid prices are $24 to $65 per month on monthly billing, with annual billing needed for the lowest rates
- Media hours and AI credits are capped, with top-ups only on Creator and above
- Desktop app needs macOS 14 or Windows 11 and there is no listed mobile app

## Devin strengths

- Tests its work in its own virtual machine and browser and records the session
- Runs many sessions in parallel
- Connects to Slack, Teams, Linear, Jira and three major git hosts
- Includes PR review, repository Wiki and Automations
- Pro starts at $20 per month, much lower than the retired $500 Team plan
- Enterprise options include SSO and a VPC deployment

## Devin limitations

- Quota amounts for Pro and Max are not published
- Extra usage is billed at API pricing, so heavy use is hard to predict
- Max costs $200 per month, and Teams adds $40 per month per full dev seat
- No publicly released mobile app
- Cloud sessions need repository access, which some teams will not allow

## FAQ

**Is Descript better than Devin?**

It depends on your workflow. Descript is built for podcast editing. Devin is built for Well-scoped tickets and bug fixes.

**What are the key feature differences between Descript and Devin?**

Descript: Edit video and podcasts by editing their transcript, with AI audio cleanup and clips. Devin: Autonomous cloud software engineer that takes tickets through to tested pull requests. Descript is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

**Does Descript or Devin have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Descript is freemium and Devin is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Descript or Devin?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.