63% less than Descript. Purpose-built for subtitle generation with precise timing controls, AI translation, and one-click burn-in. $8.99/mo vs $24/mo.
| Feature | FlowSub | Descript |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $8.99/mo | $24/mo |
| Free tier | 5 credits, no watermark | 1 hour (one-time) |
| Transcription engine | OpenAI Whisper (via Groq) | Proprietary + Whisper |
| Export formats | SRT, VTT, ASS, TXT | SRT, DOCX, HTML |
| Subtitle editor | Built-in timing editor | Text-based, no timing |
| AI translation | 29+ languages | Not available |
| Burn-in | One-click (Pro) | Via video export |
| Speaker labels | No | Automatic diarization |
| Overdub (AI voice fix) | No | Yes |
| FFmpeg tools | 8 built-in tools | None |
Descript is an audio/video editor with transcription bolted on. FlowSub is built from the ground up for subtitle generation — precise timing controls, format-specific export options, and visual preview with synced captions.
FlowSub exports SRT, VTT, ASS, and TXT from every job. Descript only exports SRT. If you need VTT for web embedding or ASS for styled captions, FlowSub has you covered.
FlowSub Pro ($16.99/mo) includes AI translation to 29+ languages with preserved timestamps. Descript has no built-in translation — you'd need a separate tool.
Hardcode subtitles directly into MP4 with one click. Descript requires manual video export with subtitles enabled — a slower, multi-step process.
Compress, trim, convert, remove noise, extract audio — 8 processing tools built in. Descript offers none of these. Your subtitle workflow and media processing in one place.
Better subtitle tooling at 63% less. Upload your first file free. 14-day money-back guarantee.