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Descript vs Gamma

Features, pricing, ratings, and pros and cons, side by side.

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Descript

Edit video and podcasts by editing their transcript, with AI audio cleanup and clips

4.0(1 review)Freemium
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Verdict

Descript is listed under Video AI and Gamma under Productivity. Both have a free plan or trial. Only Descript is available on Windows and macOS.

Best overall

Descript

  • Podcasters
  • YouTube creators
  • Marketing teams
  • Course creators

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 Gamma if

  • You want a tool built for pitch decks.
  • Generates a full deck, document or webpage from a single prompt.
  • Card layout adapts to desktop and mobile screens without manual slide alignment.
Best for beginners
Gamma
Best for business
Descript

Features

18 features compared.

  • Text-based editing
    Descript
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Underlord
    Descript
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Studio Sound
    Descript
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Filler word and retake removal
    Descript
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • AI speech and voice clones
    Descript
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Create clips
    Descript
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Recording
    Descript
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Translation and dubbing
    Descript
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Generation tools
    Descript
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • API and MCP
    Descript
    Available
    Gamma
    Not available
  • Prompt-to-deck generation
    Descript
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • Card-based layout
    Descript
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • AI editing and restyling
    Descript
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • AI images
    Descript
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • Export and sharing
    Descript
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • Website publishing
    Descript
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • Analytics and access control
    Descript
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available
  • API and connectors
    Descript
    Not available
    Gamma
    Available

Pricing

Plans as listed by each vendor. Check their sites for current prices.

  • Pricing model
    Descript
    Freemium
    Gamma
    Freemium
  • Free plan
    Descript
    Yes
    Gamma
    Yes
  • Starting price
    Descript
    $0
    Gamma
    $0
  • Plans
    Descript
    5 plans
    Gamma
    6 plans

Descript plans

  • Free

    $0

    1 media hour per month and 100 one-time AI credits

    • Text-based editing
    • Limited AI tools
    • 720p export with watermark
    • 5GB storage

  • Hobbyist

    $24/user/mo

    10 media hours and 400 AI credits per month, 1 person

    • Underlord access
    • Studio Sound
    • Remove filler words
    • Create clips
    • AI speech with voice clones
    • 1080p export without watermark
    • 100GB storage

  • Creator

    Most popular

    $35/user/mo

    30 media hours and 800 AI credits per month, up to 3 seats

    • Full Underlord
    • 20+ AI tools
    • AI video generation
    • Unlimited stock library
    • Top-ups
    • 4K export
    • 1TB storage

  • Business

    $65/user/mo

    40 media hours and 1,500 AI credits per month, up to 5 seats

    • Brand Studio
    • Translation and dubbing in 30+ languages
    • Custom avatars
    • Top-ups
    • Priority support with SLA
    • 4K export
    • 2TB storage

  • Enterprise

    Custom/custom

    Contact sales; media minutes and AI credits sized to the team

    • SSO and SCIM
    • SOC 2 Type II
    • Audit logs
    • Custom data retention
    • Custom legal terms
    • Dedicated customer success manager

Gamma plans

  • Free

    $0

    400 one-time AI credits that do not refresh

    • 400 AI credits
    • 10 cards per prompt
    • Basic image models
    • Made with Gamma badge

  • Plus

    $12/month

    Removes the Gamma badge and adds 1,000 monthly credits

    • 1,000 credits per month
    • 100 cards per prompt
    • Advanced image models
    • No Gamma badge

  • Pro

    Most popular

    $25/month

    4,000 monthly credits plus API access and custom domains

    • 4,000 credits per month
    • API access
    • Premium image models
    • 10 custom domains
    • Detailed analytics
    • Password protection

  • Ultra

    $100/month

    20,000 monthly credits and access to the most advanced models

    • 20,000 credits per month
    • API access
    • Ultra image models
    • 100 custom domains
    • Custom fonts

  • Business

    $40/user/mo

    Billed annually ($480 per seat per year)

    • SSO
    • SOC 2 documentation
    • 10,000 credits per seat
    • Shared workspace credits

  • Enterprise

    Custom/annual

    Annual agreement for larger organizations; contact sales

    • Custom credits
    • Advanced admin controls
    • SCIM
    • Invoiced billing
    • Dedicated onboarding

Our ratings

Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team. Last reviewed October 2026.

Descript
8.5overall
Gamma
8.4overall

Descript leads in 0 categories and Gamma in 1.

  • Text-Based Media Editing

    Descript
    9.4
    Gamma
    Not rated

  • Studio Sound Enhancement

    Descript
    8.6
    Gamma
    Not rated

  • Ease of Use

    Gamma leads by 0.2
    Descript
    8.8
    Gamma
    9.0

  • Feature Breadth

    Descript
    8.4
    Gamma
    Not rated

  • Value for Money

    Descript
    7.3
    Gamma
    Not rated

  • Presentation Generation Speed

    Descript
    Not rated
    Gamma
    8.8

  • Layout & Aesthetic Polish

    Descript
    Not rated
    Gamma
    8.5

  • Export Versatility (PPTX/PDF)

    Descript
    Not rated
    Gamma
    7.8

  • Mobile Responsiveness

    Descript
    Not rated
    Gamma
    8.0

Scores weigh documented features, plan value, platform coverage, integrations and user feedback. A missing score means we have not rated that area yet.

Pros and cons

Descript

Pros

  • 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

Cons

  • 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

Gamma

Pros

  • Generates a full deck, document or webpage from a single prompt
  • Card layout adapts to desktop and mobile screens without manual slide alignment
  • Exports to PowerPoint and PDF and shares by web link
  • Free plan available, and Plus at $10 per month removes the Gamma badge
  • API and ChatGPT, Claude and Slack connectors for automation

Cons

  • Free credits are one-time (400) and the free plan is limited to 10 cards per prompt
  • Free exports carry a "Made with Gamma" badge
  • API access requires Pro ($20 per month) or higher
  • Ultra costs $100 per month and is monthly only, with no annual option
  • Users on review sites report problems with billing, credit use and slow support

Platforms

  • Web
    Descript
    Supported
    Gamma
    Supported
  • Windows
    Descript
    Supported
    Gamma
    Not supported
  • macOS
    Descript
    Supported
    Gamma
    Not supported
  • iOS
    Descript
    Not supported
    Gamma
    Not supported
  • Android
    Descript
    Not supported
    Gamma
    Not supported
  • API
    Descript
    Supported
    Gamma
    Supported
  • Browser Extension
    Descript
    Not supported
    Gamma
    Not supported

Integrations

Descript

No integrations listed.

Gamma

6 integrations
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • Slack
  • MCP server
  • PowerPoint export
  • PDF export

Company

  • Company
    Descript
    Descript
    Gamma
    Gamma
  • Founded
    Descript
    2017
    Gamma
    2020
  • Headquarters
    Descript
    San Francisco, CA
    Gamma
    San Francisco, CA
  • Monthly users
    Descript
    Not listed
    Gamma
    70M+ users
  • Listing
    Descript
    Claimed
    Gamma
    Claimed

Frequently asked questions

Is Descript better than Gamma?

It depends on your workflow. Descript is built for podcast editing. Gamma is built for pitch decks.

What are the key feature differences between Descript and Gamma?

Descript: Edit video and podcasts by editing their transcript, with AI audio cleanup and clips. Gamma: Generate presentations, documents and websites from a prompt with an AI design partner. Descript is rated 4.0/5 from 1 user review.

Does Descript or Gamma have a free plan?

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

Which is cheaper, Descript or Gamma?

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