Descript vs Pixelmator Pro: what each really costs

Team size

Billing

Descript

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

Pixelmator Pro

Subscription (yearly) plan

$129

a year for 10 people · $10.75 a month

10 peopleDescriptPixelmator Pro
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionSubscription (yearly)
Vendor price$129 per year
Monthly cost$10.75
Annual cost$129
Per user / year$12.90
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planYesNo free plan listed
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

Descript vs Pixelmator Pro: features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

Descript

  • Text-based video editingEdit your video by editing the text of its transcript.
  • Automatic transcriptionTranscription is automatic, with high accuracy and speed.
  • Studio SoundAI-powered background-noise removal and voice enhancement.
  • Underlord AI editorUnderlord turns a raw recording into a tight cut in minutes.
  • Filler word removalCut filler words and retakes in a click.
  • AI-generated B-rollFill gaps with generated video, voice audio, music and images.
  • Captions and thumbnailsAdd captions and generate a thumbnail and YouTube description.
  • Multi-platform reformattingReformat videos for YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn and other platforms.

Source:descript.com ·

Pixelmator Pro

  • Stackable effectsCombine effects such as Blur, Distortion, Sharpen, Tile and Halftone.
  • Super ResolutionAutomatically upscales image resolution while keeping it sharp.
  • Subject maskingIsolate the subject or hide the background with an adjustable mask.
  • DebandSmooths gradients and removes compression artifacts while keeping detail.
  • Wide format supportOpens raster, vector, video and photo files, including 750+ RAW formats.
  • RAW layersAdd RAW photos as layers and edit them without converting.
  • Ready-made shapesAdd ready-to-use shapes and adjust their size, color and style.
  • Apple Pencil supportNative Apple Pencil support with pressure sensitivity.

Source:apple.com/pixelmator-pro ·

Descript vs Pixelmator Pro pricing questions

  1. How much do Descript and Pixelmator Pro cost?

    Descript paid plans start at $16/user/month (Hobbyist (annual billing)). Pixelmator Pro paid plans start at $12.99 per month (Subscription (monthly)).

  2. Is Descript or Pixelmator Pro cheaper for 5 users?

    Pixelmator Pro is cheaper for 5 users: $129 per year on Subscription (yearly), against $960 per year for Descript on Hobbyist (annual billing). That is $831 less per year, before tax.

  3. Is Descript or Pixelmator Pro cheaper for 10 users?

    Pixelmator Pro is cheaper for 10 users: $129 per year on Subscription (yearly), against $1,920 per year for Descript on Hobbyist (annual billing). That is $1,791 less per year, before tax.

  4. Is Descript or Pixelmator Pro cheaper for 25 users?

    Pixelmator Pro is cheaper for 25 users: $129 per year on Subscription (yearly), against $4,800 per year for Descript on Hobbyist (annual billing). That is $4,671 less per year, before tax.

  5. Do Descript and Pixelmator Pro have a free plan?

    Descript lists a free plan; Pixelmator Pro does not list one on its official pricing.