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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
No pricing available
Descript
Star Rating
(848)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansHappyScribe
Star Rating
(24)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about HappyScribeSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Descript excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to HappyScribe. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, with one reviewer noting, "Easy to understand and apply, use of AI is good," which highlights its user-friendly design.
- Users say that HappyScribe shines in its ease of setup, receiving praise for its quick onboarding process. One user mentioned, "I love how easy HappyScribe is to use, making the initial setup a breeze," indicating that new users can get started without hassle.
- Reviewers mention that Descript is particularly beneficial for small businesses, as it provides features that help streamline tasks like meeting minutes. A user shared, "Descript helps me with my minutes, that way I don't have to listen to a meeting I already attended to write meeting minutes," showcasing its practical applications.
- According to verified reviews, HappyScribe offers impressive accuracy in transcription, especially for various accents. Users have noted that it "handles a variety of accents effortlessly," which can be a significant advantage for diverse teams or projects.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Descript has a strong community of users, it faces challenges in meeting specific workflow needs for some. Users have pointed out configuration challenges, suggesting that while it is powerful, it may require a learning curve for optimal use.
- Users report that HappyScribe's pay-as-you-go model is appealing, allowing flexibility for those who may not need a subscription. One user stated, "Anybody can start using HappyScribe with a minimum balance," which can be a great option for occasional users or freelancers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Descript
Free
$0.00
Get started on your creative journey with text-based editing and give our AI tools a spin.
- 1 media hour / month
HappyScribe
No pricing availableFree Trial
Descript
Free Trial is available
HappyScribe
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
681
9.8
9
Ease of Use
8.5
696
8.7
9
Ease of Setup
9.0
445
10.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.5
116
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
460
10.0
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
107
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
659
8.8
10
Features by Category
Content Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.3
129
Not enough data
8.6
136
Not enough data
7.1
116
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.4
111
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
138
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.5
134
Not enough data
8.0
110
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen and Video Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.8
21
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
19
Not enough data
6.1
19
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
20
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
7.1
17
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
6.1
17
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
6.8
18
Not enough data
Voice
8.0
315
Feature Not Available
7.9
397
9.0
7
Transcription
8.3
375
9.7
5
8.6
359
10.0
6
8.8
340
10.0
6
7.9
174
10.0
5
Editing
8.4
316
8.3
6
7.8
158
9.2
6
8.8
376
10.0
7
7.5
141
8.3
6
Integration
8.3
281
Not enough data
7.3
242
Not enough data
8.6
321
9.7
5
8.1
267
Feature Not Available
7.5
255
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Transcription
7.3
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
Integration
7.9
106
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Speech Output
8.6
124
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
122
Not enough data
7.7
61
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
106
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audio Format
7.9
113
Not enough data
8.5
119
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.1
89
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Features
8.4
50
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
7.8
50
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.2
44
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
Customization
7.8
47
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.1
47
Not enough data
Analytics
7.5
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
43
Not enough data
Editing
7.8
271
Not enough data
9.0
282
Not enough data
7.6
262
Not enough data
7.9
244
Not enough data
8.2
260
Not enough data
8.6
282
Not enough data
8.8
268
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
250
Not enough data
8.7
262
Not enough data
8.1
233
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
226
Not enough data
7.7
229
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Editing
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
Audio
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
6.4
114
Not enough data
Publishing
7.7
123
Not enough data
Social Media
7.3
123
Not enough data
Planning
6.2
117
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
125
Not enough data
7.5
123
Not enough data
7.8
122
Not enough data
6.4
112
Not enough data
6.5
111
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Content Creation
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
8.2
20
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
6.7
15
Not enough data
6.6
15
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
7.8
15
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.8
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
8.0
195
Not enough data
8.9
213
Not enough data
7.4
183
Not enough data
7.3
193
Not enough data
7.7
200
Not enough data
7.8
184
Not enough data
8.1
183
Not enough data
7.6
187
Not enough data
8.0
181
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
170
Not enough data
8.8
202
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.2
163
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
7.1
185
Not enough data
7.9
181
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
8.0
195
Not enough data
7.8
187
Not enough data
6.9
159
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
7.7
179
Not enough data
7.6
166
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Content Creation
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Translation
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing
9.4
9
Not enough data
Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Output - Voice Dubbing
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Text to Video Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Emotion and Gesture control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Real-time rendering
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live streaming
Not enough data
Not enough data
Script-based automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Editing
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Storage & Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Action Item Detection - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automatic Transcription - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration & Sharing - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Language & Accent Support - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi-Platform Integration - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Privacy & Security Controls - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Searchable Note Archives - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Speaker Identification - AI Note-taking Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Recording & Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Live Collaboration & Direction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Post & Editing Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI & Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Descript and HappyScribe are categorized as Transcription
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Descript
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
HappyScribe
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
12.2%
Media Production
10.2%
Professional Training & Coaching
6.3%
Computer Software
5.9%
Consulting
5.0%
Other
60.4%
Professional Training & Coaching
19.0%
Marketing and Advertising
19.0%
Publishing
9.5%
Religious Institutions
4.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.8%
Other
42.9%
Discussions
Can you add in another video to an existing project?
2 Comments
KY
We are a well-trained service provider who takes care of the risks associated with fitting electronic parts so our technician will arrive at your place and...Read more
In my trained AI Overdub Voice
1 Comment
RL
Yes, it can. Training your Overdub voice takes about 30 minutes of audio recording (and then a few hours of processing time). Once it is complete, you can...Read more
Why is combining multiple audio files into one track so difficult?
1 Comment
TP
YES! I struggle with it tooRead more
What does happy scribe do?
1 Comment
GC
Happy Scribe transcribes your audios. It uses AI but they also have a service where humans do it for better accuracy. The cool thing about HS is that when...Read more
HappyScribe has no more discussions with answers
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