Descript vs Veed.io: The Best AI Video Tool for Coaches Who Hate Editing

It started with a Zoom call…

Maria is a coach who helps people get over stage fright.

She had just finished a great Zoom session with a client and wanted to share a short clip from the call on Instagram. But when she opened her video editor, she froze.

“Where do I even start?”

She didn’t know how to cut out the awkward silences. She didn’t want to rewatch the whole call. She didn’t have time. So she gave up.

This happens to a lot of coaches.

They have gold inside their Zoom recordings, webinars, and coaching calls. But the editing? It’s too slow. Too hard. Too frustrating.

So we tested Descript and Veed.io — two popular AI video tools that say they make editing simple.

Let’s see how they really do.

Who This Is For:

This guide is perfect for:

Coaches who record Zoom calls or course videos
Podcasters or content creators who hate editing

Real Pain Points We Solve:

Here are 4 things coaches often say:

“I have 20 hours of Zoom recordings and no clue how to clean them up.”
“I wish I could just edit my video like a Word doc.”
“Editing out all the ‘ums’ and pauses takes me forever.”
“My podcast is recorded, but it’s just sitting there.”

What is Descript?

Descript is a tool that lets you edit video and audio by editing text. It turns your video into a transcript. If you delete a sentence from the text, it also deletes that part from your video.

Pretty cool, right?

What is Veed.io?

Veed.io is a simple online video editor. You can upload your video, cut clips, add subtitles, put your logo, and make it look nice for social media. No downloads needed.

Descript Annual Plans

Free: $0/month
- 1 hour of transcription per month
- 720p video export with watermark
Hobbyist: $12/month (billed annually)
- 10 transcription hours per month
- 1080p exports without watermark
Creator: $24/month (billed annually)
- 30 transcription hours per month
- 4K exports
- Unlimited use of AI features
Business: $40/month (billed annually)
- 40 transcription hours per month
- Team collaboration tools
- Priority support

VEED.io Annual Plans

Free: $0/month
- Basic editing tools
- Watermarked exports
Basic: $12/month (billed annually)
- Removes watermarks
- 720p exports
- 2GB storage
Pro: $24/month (billed annually)
- 1080p exports
- 20GB storage
- Subtitle translation
Business: $59/month (billed annually)
- Custom branding
- Priority support

Team collaboration tools

🧾 Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Descript	Veed.io
Text-Based Editing	Yes	No
Auto Remove Filler Words	Yes	No
Auto-Captions	Yes	Yes
Templates for Social Media	Basic	Many
Screen Recording	Yes	Yes
Audio Podcast Tools	Strong	Light
Ease of Use	Medium (need to learn basics)	Easy (drag-and-drop)

✅ Pros and Cons

Descript

Great for podcast and Zoom edits
Fast text-based workflow
Removes “ums,” silences, filler words

Takes time to learn
Less fun for visual design

Veed.io

Clean, fun user interface
Made for social media
Easy branding and design

No text-based editing
Less powerful audio tools

🤔 FAQ

Q: Can I use both tools together?
Yes! Many creators use Descript to clean up the audio/video first, then use Veed.io to add final touches and export for social.

Q: Which one is easier for beginners?
Veed.io is more beginner-friendly. But Descript is worth learning if you edit a lot of content.

Q: Do they have free versions?
Yes, both offer free plans with limits.

🎯 So, Which One Should You Use?

If you’re editing long Zoom calls, podcasts, or course lessons: Go with Descript.
If you’re creating promo videos, reels, and want fast design: Go with Veed.io.

Both are amazing. You don’t need pro editing skills to make pro-level content anymore.

👋 Want to See Which One Fits YOU?

I made a simple guide that shows how both tools work side-by-side.

Just try them out and see which one fits your workflow best.

You don’t need to be an editor. You just need the right tool.