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Head-to-Head Comparison
Canva AI (Magic Studio) vs Descript
An honest, side-by-side breakdown of pricing, features, and security — so you can pick the right tool.
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Canva AI (Magic Studio)
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7.8/ 10
£12/mo · Free tier
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| Feature | Canva AI (Magic Studio) | Descript |
|---|---|---|
| CompareMyAI score | 7.8 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Free tier | ||
| API access | ||
| Open source | ||
| Enterprise ready | ||
| GDPR compliant | ||
| SOC 2 certified | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| MFA supported | ||
| Trains on your data | Yes |
Pricing
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FreeFree
Pro£12/mo
Business£17/mo
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FreeFree
Hobbyist£13/mo
Creator£19/mo
Business£39/mo
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Prices in GBP. Verified monthly. Always check the provider's site for the latest.
Pros & cons
Canva AI (Magic Studio)
Pros
- +SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliant — strongest compliance in this category
- +Free tier includes 200 Standard AI uses with no credit card required
- +Integrates AI directly into 600,000+ templates — no context switching
- +Opt-out from AI training available in privacy controls
Cons
- −Uses user content to train AI models by default — opt-out required
- −No developer API for AI feature integration
- −Pro tier pricing is per-seat annually — less flexible for one-off use
Descript
Pros
- +SOC2 Type II and GDPR compliant — strongest compliance credentials in the video category
- +Transcript-based editing removes filler words and errors as easily as editing a document
- +No AI training on user content by default — explicit opt-in required (confirmed from security page)
- +API included with all paid plans for automating transcription, captions, and publishing
Cons
- −End-user MFA not confirmed — employee systems only per security page
- −ISO 27001 not confirmed from official sources
- −AI credits cap at 1,500/month on Business plan — may deplete with heavy video generation use
Our take— Descript wins
Based on our comparison of published pricing, features, and compliance data, Descript pulls ahead with a no-training-on-your-data policy and API access. Canva AI (Magic Studio) counters with ISO 27001 certification. Descript scores 8.0/10 to Canva AI (Magic Studio)'s 7.8/10. Pick Descript if a no-training-on-your-data policy matters; pick Canva AI (Magic Studio) if ISO 27001 certification matters.