# Cleanfeed vs Descript

| Attribute | Cleanfeed | Descript |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 70.1 (25% (low)) | 53.2 (61% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A web-based platform enabling high-quality remote audio recording with isolated tracks per participant, audio repair, and routing to external applications and DAWs. It is indexed under Podcast Editing.","source":"https://cleanfeed.net/pricing","question":"What is Cleanfeed?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Cleanfeed offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $12 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://cleanfeed.net/pricing","question":"Is Cleanfeed free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Cleanfeed. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://cleanfeed.net/pricing","question":"What platforms does Cleanfeed support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Cleanfeed, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://cleanfeed.net/pricing","question":"Can Cleanfeed be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Cleanfeed. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Cleanfeed not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://cleanfeed.net/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Cleanfeed have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Cleanfeed is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://cleanfeed.net/pricing","question":"Where is Cleanfeed available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A web-based video and audio editor that lets users edit by working with transcribed text instead of traditional timelines. Features AI-assisted tools for audio enhancement, caption generation, background removal, and automated video synthesis, alongside standard editing capabilities. It is indexed under Video Editing Software.","source":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","question":"What is Descript?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Descript offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free, Hobbyist, Creator and Business. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","question":"Is Descript free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Descript. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Descript support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Descript, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","question":"Can Descript be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Descript. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Descript not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","question":"What security certifications does Descript have?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Descript is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","question":"Where is Descript available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A privacy-focused audio and video communication service that uses end-to-end encryption to protect media during transmission without storing copies on servers. | A web-based video and audio editor that lets users edit by working with transcribed text instead of traditional timelines. Features AI-assisted tools for audio enhancement, caption generation, background removal, and automated video synthesis, alongside standard editing capabilities. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"flat_monthly_subscription","architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_browser"}` | `{"hdr_4k8k":true,"multicam":true,"ai_features":true,"free_or_oss":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"codec_breadth":"ProRes, QuickTime RLE","pricing_model":"freemium","platform_breadth":"Web","professional_nle":true,"architecture_model":"managed_cloud_saas_browser","cloud_collaboration":true,"automated_video_speaker_switching_layout":true,"text_based_transcript_editing_trimming_audio":true,"ai_voice_cloning_and_text_to_audio_overdubbing":true,"ai_automated_filler_word_um_and_silence_removal":true,"social_media_short_clip_generation_for_tiktok_reels":true}` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Lite","summary":"Free, including commercial use","features":["Clean remote audio","Unlimited recording time","Privacy controls","Markers and notes"],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"guests":"2","recording_time":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$12/month USD base rate","features":["Multitrack recording","32 guests","Audio repair","Local audio sources","Auxiliary outputs","Multiple accounts","High performance modes"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"guests":"32"}},{"free":false,"name":"Cinema","summary":"$2,500/year USD for first seat; additional seats available","features":["Centre-stage video","DCI 2K 60fps","Dedicated production features","Multitrack recording"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2500,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"guests":"16"}}],"summary":"Free tier. Pro from $12/month USD. Cinema from $2,500/year USD.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://cleanfeed.net/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T14:46:44.506Z","startingPrice":{"amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"freemium","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Hobbyist","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Creator","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","features":["SOC 2 Type II","SSO","SCIM","audit logs"],"description":"For teams with more video to make than editors to make it","contactSales":false}],"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.descript.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-04T15:58:50.483Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":12,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://cleanfeed.net/privacy | - |

## Capabilities (Podcast Editing)

| Capability | Cleanfeed | Descript |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Managed cloud saas browser | Managed cloud saas browser |
| Text based transcript editing trimming audio | - | ✓ |
| Local multi track uncompressed wav recording webrtc | - | - |
| AI automated filler word um and silence removal | - | ✓ |
| AI voice cloning and text to audio overdubbing | - | ✓ |
| Magic mastering and one click loudness normalization | - | - |
| Automated video speaker switching layout | - | ✓ |
| Social media short clip generation for tiktok reels | - | ✓ |
| Multi camera ios android mobile recording integration | - | - |
| Direct xml aaf export to premiere pro final cut | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| GDPR and CCPA compliance for guest data | - | - |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly subscription | freemium |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:56:23.870Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*