Descript vs OpusClip
Manual Control vs Automated Virality. The choice is easier than you think.
| Feature | Descript | OpusClip |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Text-Based Video Editor | Auto-Repurposing AI |
| Editing Style | Manual (Edit text doc) | Automatic (AI picks clips) |
| Overdub (Voice Clone) | Yes (Built-in) | No |
| Virality Score | No | Yes |
Descript
Best for Podcast Editing
If you need to edit a full 60-minute episode, remove "ums" and "uhs", and fix audio mistakes by typing, Descript is magic.
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Best for Shorts
If your goal is purely to take that finished podcast and chop it into 10 viral clips for TikTok, OpusClip does it in 1 click.
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