Montaj vs 
Descript
The Descript alternative where your AI does the edit.
Tell Claude or ChatGPT what you want. It cuts the ums, captions and styles the video for you, with no credits to buy.
Say it. Your AI edits it.
cut the ums and add captions
- Cut the pauses and filler words
- Added captions in your style
- Put your photos where you mention them
- Sized it 9:16 for Reels
Done. It's in the editor if you want to change anything.
Hub
Your AI, free
Claude or ChatGPT does the edit, at no cost from Montaj. Descript's AI runs on its credits, and Claude or ChatGPT driving it can use them too.
0 credits
AI video and images use your own Kling, Gemini or OpenAI keys, paid straight to them.
No watermark
Every export, full quality. Descript's free plan adds its watermark and stops at 720p.
Side by side.
 Montaj | Descript | |
|---|---|---|
| Who does the edit | MontajYour own AI, from a prompt | DescriptYou, by editing the transcript, with an AI co-editor in beta |
| AI you can use | MontajClaude or ChatGPT. Free. | DescriptIts AI co-editor, or Claude or ChatGPT through its connector. Both can spend its credits. |
| Paying for AI | MontajYour own AI, your own keys. | DescriptAI credits: 100 once on Free, then 400 to 1,500 a month. They don't roll over. |
| Price to start | MontajFree | DescriptFree |
| Paid plans | MontajMontaj Hub $14.99 a month. Montaj Studio $49.99 a month for 3 seats. | DescriptHobbyist, Creator and Business |
| Watermark | MontajNone | DescriptOn every free-plan export |
| Free export | MontajFull quality, no cap | Descript720p. 1080p needs Hobbyist, 4K needs Creator. |
| Computers | MontajMac and Windows. | DescriptMac, Windows and web |
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Questions.
How is Montaj different from Descript?
In Montaj, your own AI does the whole edit from a prompt, at no cost from Montaj. Descript is an editor you drive by editing the transcript, with an AI co-editor that runs on its credits.
When is Descript the better pick?
If you edit by rewriting the transcript, record your podcast in the same app, or want its studio sound, eye contact and voice cloning tools.
When is Montaj the better pick?
If you want AI to do the whole edit from a prompt, would rather use your own AI than buy credits, and want every export free of watermarks.
Can Claude or ChatGPT edit in Descript too?
Yes, through its connector. Using it can spend Descript's credits. In Montaj, your AI edits at no cost from Montaj.
Does Montaj use credits?
No. AI video and images run on your own Kling, Gemini or OpenAI keys, paid straight to them.
Does Montaj add a watermark?
No. Every video saves in full quality, with no watermark and no cap.
Is there a Montaj for Windows?
Yes. Montaj runs on Mac and Windows.