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InVideo

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3.1
out of 5 (
850
reviews)

Easy Video Creation | Templates, AI Scripts | For Small Businesses

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InVideo

InVideo makes video creation fast and accessible, even if you’ve never edited before. Pick a template, drop in your content, and you’re off to the races. It handles text-to-video, offers tons of stock footage, and uses AI to help with scripts, image overlays, and even background cleanup. It’s perfect for entrepreneurs, marketers, or anyone who needs a video done yesterday—with minimal stress and zero blank-screen syndrome.

Templates do the heavy lifting, but they can also make things feel cookie-cutter if you don’t take time to tweak. And because it’s browser-based, longer projects call for strong WiFi and a machine that can keep up. InVideo is built for speed and volume, not deep customization. If you’re all about cranking out high-frequency content, it’s a powerhouse. Just know you won’t find tools like cinematic transitions or AI-generated short-form clips without extra effort.

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Descript

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1.7
out of 5 (
53
reviews)

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 InVideo & 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 InVideo & 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 InVideo Vs Descript : Transforming Long Videos into Viral Shorts with AI

InVideo

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cons

  • Extensive template library
  • Built-in stock media access
  • AI text-to-video and voiceover tools
  • Steep learning curve
  • Browser performance issues with complex projects
  • Templates can create generic content

InVideo

Pricing plans

Plan

Cost

Free
$0
Plus
$28
Max
$48

InVideo

Reviews

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Velma Gilbert
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Tank was extremely patient and helpful with his guidance and responses. I could not have done it without him

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Sean Seeto
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I joined about 3 to 4 years ago because it had the best reviews for Great Tech Support. Truly Invideo are a great team of People friendly engineers

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S. Klein
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I was a paid subscriber. My last 2 projects had me wait for ages. I'm noticing a sharp decrease in UX and return of value for a paid subscriber

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 InVideo & 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 InVideo & 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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