Descript is a full video editing suite - great if you need that, but overkill for transcription. SonaPen focuses purely on voice-to-text with 40+ languages and 22+ AI formats.
Simple & Focused
40+ Languages
22+ AI Formats
Better Value
| Feature | SonaPen | Descript |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | Limited | |
| Languages | 40+ | 23 |
| Arabic Support | ||
| AI Output Formats | 22+ | Text Only |
| Simple Interface | Complex | |
| Video Editing | ||
| Audio Only Focus | ||
| WhatsApp Format | ||
| Blog Post Format | ||
| Twitter Thread | ||
| PWA / Mobile | Desktop | |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Steep |
"I just needed transcription, not video editing. SonaPen is exactly what I was looking for - simple, fast, and affordable."
Michael R.
Podcaster, Los Angeles
If you need video editing with transcription, Descript is the choice. If you just need voice-to-text with AI formatting, SonaPen is simpler, cheaper, and has more languages.
Yes! SonaPen Pro is $9.99/mo vs Descript's $24/mo. Plus SonaPen has a generous free tier while Descript's free plan is very limited.
No, SonaPen focuses purely on voice-to-text transcription and AI content formatting. This focused approach means a simpler, faster experience.
SonaPen supports 40+ languages including Arabic with full RTL support. Descript supports 23 languages without Arabic or RTL support.
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