In short
How they differ.
Worked out from the makers' own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices change; check before you pay.
- Both have a free plan.
- Descript's cheapest paid plan is cheaper: $24 a month against $29.
- Descript also has a computer app.
Side by side
The details.
| Descript | HeyGen Video Translate | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Descript | HeyGen |
| What it says it is | “Descript is the AI video and audio editor that makes editing as easy as editing text.” | “Translate videos into 175+ languages and dialects instantly with AI.” |
| Free plan | Yes60 media minutes per month, 100 AI credits one-time, 720p export with watermark. | Yes3 videos per month, watermarked, up to 1 minute; translation into 30+ languages. |
| Plans | Hobbyist: $24 a monthCreator: $35 a monthBusiness: $65 a monthEnterprise: not in US$ | Creator: $29 a monthPro: $49 a monthBusiness: $149 a monthEnterprise: not in US$ |
| Runs on | web, desktop | web |
| Latest update | — | — |
| Its terms | — | — |
| Disputes | None on file | None on file |
| Sources | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported | Prices, Oct 20, 2026 · Description · company-reported |
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