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Head-to-Head Comparison
Descript vs Devin
An honest, side-by-side breakdown of pricing, features, and security — so you can pick the right tool.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Descript | Devin |
|---|---|---|
| CompareMyAI score | 8.0 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Free tier | ||
| API access | ||
| Open source | ||
| Enterprise ready | ||
| GDPR compliant | ||
| SOC 2 certified | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| MFA supported | ||
| Trains on your data | Yes |
Pricing
FreeFree
Hobbyist£13/mo
Creator£19/mo
Business£39/mo
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FreeFree
Pro£16/mo
Max£157/mo
Teams£63/mo
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Prices in GBP. Verified monthly. Always check the provider's site for the latest.
Pros & cons
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
Devin
Pros
- +Plans, writes, tests, and ships production code autonomously — confirmed from official product description
- +UK GDPR and EEA data rights confirmed in Cognition privacy policy with UK IDTA in use
- +Free tier available with selected features — no card required to start
- +Integrates with existing codebases and tools including Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf) IDE
Cons
- −Trains on user code and content by default — confirmed from Cognition privacy policy
- −SOC2 and ISO 27001 not confirmed from official sources
- −Max plan (£157/month) is the highest per-user price in the agents category
Our take— Descript wins
Based on our comparison of published pricing, features, and compliance data, Descript pulls ahead with SOC 2 certification and a no-training-on-your-data policy. Devin stays close but doesn't lead on any single attribute here. Descript scores 8.0/10 to Devin's 7.8/10. If SOC 2 certification matters, go Descript; if it doesn't, Devin.