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Clideo

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4.8
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Clideo is a collection of quick video tools for casual users that helps merge, compress, and resize videos.

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Clideo

Clideo is like a Swiss Army knife for video tasks—but each tool is separate. Need to merge videos? There's a tool. Compress a file? Another tool. Add subtitles? Yep, different tool. It's all browser-based, super simple, and gets the job done when you need one specific thing fixed fast. No software, no account (for basic stuff), just upload and go.

The catch? It's not really "editing" in the creative sense. Each tool does one thing, so you're bouncing between them if you need multiple edits. And forget about complex projects—this is for quick fixes only. It's utility, not artistry. Perfect when you're thinking "I just need to resize this real quick," not so much for "let me craft a masterpiece." What's your need: quick fixes or creative control? For a unified experience, try tools that combine AI video trimming with sound effects and other features in one platform.

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Descript

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1.7
out of 5 (
53
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Descript is a video editor for podcasters and YouTubers that allows editing video like text, with features like Overdub and Studio Sound.

About

Descript

Descript flipped video editing on its head—edit video like you edit text. Delete a word in the transcript? That part vanishes from the video. Rearrange sentences? The video rearranges too. It's mind-blowing for podcast and talking-head content. Plus, features like overdub (fixing mistakes with AI voice cloning) and studio sound make it feel like magic.

The text-based approach is revolutionary for speech-driven content, but it's less intuitive for visual storytelling. While they're adding more traditional features, it still feels most natural when your narrative follows a transcript. Complex visual effects and color grading? Not really Descript's strong suit. So what drives your content: the spoken word or the visual story? For comprehensive video editing with text-based features, explore tools that offer MP4 to text conversion alongside full AI video editing capabilities.

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Submagic is a better alternative

Submagic is the better alternative to Clideo & Descript. Video editing done in 3 clicks, saves you time. Edit 3 videos for free.

Submagic is the better alternative to Descript. Video editing done in 3 clicks, saves you time. Edit 3 videos for free.

Submagic is the better alternative to Clideo & Descript. Video editing done in 3 clicks, saves you time. Edit 3 videos for free.

Google Global Review : 4.9/5Trustpilot Global Review : 4.8/5G2 Global Review : 4.9/5

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Grant Cardone

Ali Abdaal

Chris Williamson

Overview of Clideo Vs Descript : Transforming Long Videos into Viral Shorts with AI

Clideo

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

  • Simple browser-based interface
  • No download required
  • Free basic tools
  • Minimal AI features
  • Free version watermarked
  • Slow with large files

Clideo

Pricing plans

Plan

Cost

Monthly
$9/mo

Clideo

Reviews

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Roberto
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I often try to reduce videos in three web sites and Clideo is always the one which reduces the most

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ROSEMARIE VASQUEZ-WAGONER
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Thank you so much! I was panicking for an MP3 dance when I came across your easy to use App. I will be loyal to you, my SAVIOR App.

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Fletcher
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I would rate it a Zero if possible. I used professional audio in a 3-min video, but couldn't figure out how to trim it. So I bought the 'premium' or 'pro' to download the highest quality Clideo had to offer. If there was any change, it was only for the worse! I asked for a refund. And hot nothing but harrasment.

Descript

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

  • Revolutionary text-based editing
  • Overdub voice cloning, Studio Sound
  • Good free plan
  • Not ideal for traditional editors
  • Resource-intensive
  • Export quality concerns

Descript

Pricing plans

Plan

Cost

Free
$0
Creator
$12/mo
Business
$24/mo

Descript

Reviews

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Tom
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Disappointing AI Voice Generation and Poor Value for Money! [Note: This was the most positive review available - Descript has predominantly negative reviews]

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Sally
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The transcript accuracy is a step up from something I was using several years ago [Mixed review with significant issues noted]

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Tanya Hopper
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Worst video editing software. Descript has ruined a number of video projects for me and lost me money - lagging audio, glitchy play back and poor customer service.

Submagic is a better alternative

Submagic is the better alternative to Clideo & Descript. Video editing done in 3 clicks, saves you time. Edit 3 videos for free.

Submagic is the better alternative to Descript. Video editing done in 3 clicks, saves you time. Edit 3 videos for free.

Submagic is the better alternative to Clideo & Descript. Video editing done in 3 clicks, saves you time. Edit 3 videos for free.

Google Global Review : 4.9/5Trustpilot Global Review : 4.8/5G2 Global Review : 4.9/5

Trusted by 100+ Top Creators

Grant Cardone

Ali Abdaal

Chris Williamson

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