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Head-to-Head Comparison
Descript vs Runway
An honest, side-by-side breakdown of pricing, features, and security — so you can pick the right tool.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Descript | Runway |
|---|---|---|
| CompareMyAI score | 8.0 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Free tier | ||
| API access | ||
| Open source | ||
| Enterprise ready | ||
| GDPR compliant | ||
| SOC 2 certified | ||
| ISO 27001 | ||
| MFA supported | ||
| Trains on your data |
Pricing
FreeFree
Hobbyist£13/mo
Creator£19/mo
Business£39/mo
EnterpriseContact us
FreeFree
Standard£9/mo
Pro£22/mo
Max£60/mo
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
Runway
Pros
- +Powerful video generation and editing tools
- +Good for creative professionals
- +Text-to-video and image-to-video
- +Active development
Cons
- −Expensive at higher usage tiers
- −Generation can be slow
- −Outputs sometimes inconsistent
Our take— Descript wins
Based on our comparison of published pricing, features, and compliance data, Descript pulls ahead with SOC 2 certification. Runway counters with multi-factor authentication. Descript scores 8.0/10 to Runway's 7.9/10. Pick Descript if SOC 2 certification matters; pick Runway if multi-factor authentication matters.