Descript vs Tome
A detailed side-by-side comparison to help you choose.
Descript
All-in-one audio and video editor where you edit media by editing the transcript text, powered by AI
Tome
Discontinued AI presentation tool — shut down April 2025; team pivoted to Lightfield (tome.app no longer serves the product)
Our verdict
We recommend Descript
Descript edges ahead with stronger scores in key areas.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Descript | Tome |
|---|---|---|
| API Access | ||
| Plugins / Extensions | ||
| Image Generation | ||
| Code Execution | ||
| File Upload | ||
| Web Search | ||
| Max Context Window | N/A | 32K tokens |
Pricing Comparison
| Tier | Descript | Tome |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free 60 media minutes/month, watermarked exports, text-based editing | Free AI presentation product shut down April 2025; tome.app no longer serves the product (404 verified 2026-09-22). Team pivoted to Lightfield; brand acquired by AngelList. No new subscriptions. |
| Hobbyist | $24 10 media hours/mo, 400 AI credits, watermark-free 1080p, Underlord; $16/mo billed annually | — |
| Creator | $35 30 media hours/mo, 800 AI credits, 4K exports, 20+ AI tools, team of 3; $24/mo billed annually | — |
| Business | $65 40 media hours/mo, 1,500 AI credits, Brand Studio, dubbing in 30+ languages, team of 5; $50/mo billed annually | — |
| Enterprise | Free Custom pricing; scaled media hours & AI credits, SOC 2, SSO/SCIM | — |
Score Breakdown
| Dimension | Descript | Tome |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Features | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Value for Money | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Support | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Overall | 8.0 | 7.5 |
Pros & Cons
Descript
Pros
- +Edit video by editing text — revolutionary workflow for podcasters
- +AI removes filler words, silences, and background noise automatically
- +Overdub feature clones your voice for seamless re-recording
- +Screen recording built in with immediate transcription
Cons
- −Rendering can be slow compared to traditional video editors
- −Not suitable for complex multi-track video productions
- −Transcription accuracy varies with poor audio quality
Tome
Pros
- +Generates full presentations from a text prompt in seconds
- +Beautiful cinematic design aesthetic out of the box
- +Interactive embeds for data, videos, and live content
- +AI writes narrative alongside visual layout automatically
Cons
- −Limited customization compared to PowerPoint or Google Slides
- −No offline mode — fully cloud-based
- −Export options are restricted on free plan