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Descript
Descript
(769)
4.6 out of 5
Descript
By Descript
GarageBand
GarageBand
(268)
4.3 out of 5
GarageBand
By Apple
At a Glance
Descript
Descript
Star Rating
(769)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (89.8% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00
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GarageBand
GarageBand
Star Rating
(268)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.5% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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  • Users report that GarageBand excels in its audio mixing capabilities, with a score of 7.8, making it a preferred choice for musicians looking for a robust audio editing experience. In contrast, Descript shines in transcription, scoring 9.0, which reviewers mention is particularly useful for podcasters and content creators who need accurate text representation of their audio.
  • Reviewers mention that GarageBand's ease of use is rated at 8.6, making it accessible for beginners in music production. However, users on G2 report that Descript's ease of setup is even higher at 9.0, indicating a smoother onboarding process for new users.
  • G2 users highlight GarageBand's strong support for music creation tools, particularly its sound library, which is well-received for its variety. On the other hand, users say that Descript's video editing capabilities, particularly its screen recording feature rated at 8.4, are a standout, making it ideal for video content creators.
  • Users report that GarageBand's collaboration features are somewhat limited, with a score of 8.4, which can hinder teamwork in music projects. In contrast, Descript's collaboration tools are rated at 8.4 as well, but reviewers mention that its cloud-based functionality allows for real-time editing and feedback, enhancing team productivity.
  • Reviewers mention that GarageBand's audio quality is impressive, but some users on G2 express a desire for more advanced features like voice cloning, which Descript offers with a score of 7.5, making it a more versatile tool for those looking to experiment with voiceovers and dubbing.
  • Users say that GarageBand is particularly strong in the music creation segment, with 72.5% of reviews coming from small businesses, while Descript has a broader appeal with 89.9% of its reviews from small businesses, indicating its versatility in catering to various content creation needs.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Descript
Free
$0.00
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GarageBand
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Free Trial
Descript
Free Trial is available
GarageBand
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
615
8.6
236
Ease of Use
8.4
628
8.6
237
Ease of Setup
9.0
379
8.3
27
Ease of Admin
8.6
103
8.9
22
Quality of Support
8.4
418
8.4
164
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
95
9.1
18
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
593
8.4
231
Features by Category
Content MarketingHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
Not enough data
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Content Creation
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Optimization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Screen and Video CaptureHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
8.2
836
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.4
123
Not enough data
8.6
130
Not enough data
7.2
111
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.5
106
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
132
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.5
129
Not enough data
8.1
105
Not enough data
PresentationHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
7.4
291
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.4
18
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.3
17
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.1
17
Not enough data
5.6
17
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
17
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
6.5
14
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
5.6
14
Not enough data
7.0
17
Not enough data
6.3
15
Not enough data
TranscriptionHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.1
3,997
Not enough data
Voice
8.0
293
Not enough data
7.8
373
Not enough data
Transcription
8.3
351
Not enough data
8.6
336
Not enough data
8.9
318
Not enough data
7.9
154
Not enough data
Editing
8.4
294
Not enough data
7.8
136
Not enough data
8.8
352
Not enough data
7.3
120
Not enough data
Integration
8.3
262
Not enough data
7.3
224
Not enough data
8.6
299
Not enough data
8.1
248
Not enough data
7.5
237
Not enough data
Text to SpeechHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
8.0
801
Not enough data
Integration
7.8
97
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Speech Output
8.6
113
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
112
Not enough data
7.5
50
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
96
Not enough data
Audio Format
7.7
102
Not enough data
8.5
109
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
79
Not enough data
Video CommunicationsHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
8.0
561
Not enough data
Platform Features
8.4
46
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
7.7
46
Not enough data
7.8
44
Not enough data
8.5
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
8.4
43
Not enough data
8.1
41
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
Customization
7.7
43
Not enough data
8.1
45
Not enough data
8.0
43
Not enough data
Analytics
7.4
39
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
40
Not enough data
Video EditingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.2
2,705
Not enough data
Editing
7.8
240
Not enough data
9.0
247
Not enough data
7.6
232
Not enough data
7.9
216
Not enough data
8.1
229
Not enough data
8.6
243
Not enough data
8.8
237
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
223
Not enough data
8.7
234
Not enough data
8.0
206
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
199
Not enough data
7.6
199
Not enough data
Synthetic MediaHide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
Not enough data
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Audio
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Not enough data
Video
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Image
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Text
Not enough data
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Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content CreationHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
6.8
939
Not enough data
Planning
6.2
101
Not enough data
Publishing
7.6
109
Not enough data
Social Media
7.1
108
Not enough data
Planning
6.0
102
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.3
110
Not enough data
7.4
108
Not enough data
7.6
107
Not enough data
6.1
98
Not enough data
6.2
96
Not enough data
AI Video GeneratorsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
7.6
180
Not enough data
Video Creation - AI Video Generation
7.4
14
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.6
16
Not enough data
6.4
12
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
Generative AI - AI Video Generation
7.0
11
Not enough data
Editing - AI Video Generation
8.5
16
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
Storage & Management - AI Video Generation
8.5
16
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
Video Content CreationHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
7.7
3,374
Not enough data
Video creation - Video Content Creation
7.9
189
Not enough data
8.9
205
Not enough data
7.4
176
Not enough data
7.2
186
Not enough data
7.7
192
Not enough data
7.7
177
Not enough data
8.1
177
Not enough data
7.6
180
Not enough data
8.0
173
Not enough data
Distribution - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
164
Not enough data
8.8
194
Not enough data
Analytics - Video Content Creation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.1
157
Not enough data
Training & Support - Video Content Creation
7.1
179
Not enough data
7.9
173
Not enough data
Integrations - Video Content Creation
7.9
188
Not enough data
7.7
180
Not enough data
6.9
153
Not enough data
Other - Video Content Creation
7.7
172
Not enough data
7.6
159
Not enough data
Video TranslationHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Voice cloning - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Real-time preview - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security and Privacy - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Output - Voice Dubbing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Descript
Descript
GarageBand
GarageBand
Descript and GarageBand are categorized as Audio Editing
Unique Categories
Descript
GarageBand
GarageBand has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Descript
Descript
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
89.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
6.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.6%
GarageBand
GarageBand
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Descript
Descript
Marketing and Advertising
12.5%
Media Production
10.6%
Professional Training & Coaching
6.6%
Computer Software
5.3%
Consulting
5.1%
Other
59.9%
GarageBand
GarageBand
Music
18.9%
Entertainment
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
6.4%
Religious Institutions
4.2%
Broadcast Media
4.2%
Other
55.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Descript
Descript
Most Helpful Favorable Review
TR
Tom R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I've been using Descript for several years now, and I love how they keep adding new features to it. The purchase of Squadcast was Chef's Kiss, and now the addition of the new AI features helps me considerably with my podcast editing.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Karen Schouest L.
KL
Karen Schouest L.
Verified User in Legal Services

After three years of repeated complaints and requests for improvement, Descript's AI engine still "goes rogue" with the same types of phrases. This is not unique to Descript. I've seen it with other products as well, and they all have a similar response,...

GarageBand
GarageBand
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Online Media

Easy to use interface with simple tools. Very good for recording and use with Bias and other recording hardware.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Broadcast Media

I have used Garageband for years but now with the new version can only use the old version on an old computer . I used to use it to prepare Radio programmes and the media browser was like having a database of my music and it was so easy organising a...

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Discussions
Descript
Descript Discussions
Can you add in another video to an existing project?
2 comments
kavitha y.
KY
We are a well-trained service provider who takes care of the risks associated with fitting electronic parts so our technician will arrive at your place and...Read more
In my trained AI Overdub Voice
1 comment
Rob L.
RL
Yes, it can. Training your Overdub voice takes about 30 minutes of audio recording (and then a few hours of processing time). Once it is complete, you can...Read more
Why is combining multiple audio files into one track so difficult?
1 comment
Tiina P.
TP
YES! I struggle with it tooRead more
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GarageBand
GarageBand Discussions
what happened to the loops?
2 comments
Ted C.
TC
I am unable to assist with that request.Read more
What kind of software is GarageBand?
2 comments
Nydia Stephany R.
NR
It's an all-in-one Music Editing software, with capabilities to connect to high-definition mics, and any instrument with MIDI capabilities. It's easy to use...Read more
Which version of Garageband is best for podcasters?
1 comment
Eddy S.
ES
10.3.5 but don't upgrade beyond Catalina OS . If all you need to do is use a Microphone you could use any new version on new operating Systems but if you...Read more
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