Descript vs Veed vs Runway: Best AI Video Editing Tools (2025)

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Introduction: AI Is Changing the Editing Room

Editing video used to require expensive software, hours of manual work, and a steep learning curve. Not anymore.

AI video editors now let you cut, subtitle, dub, and generate scenes in minutes. Whether you're a solo creator, marketer, or media team, these tools can save you dozens of hours each month.

In this article, we compare Descript, Veed, and Runway — three leading AI video editors in 2025 — each with unique strengths for different users.

Quick Comparison Table

Descript – Edit Video Like a Google Doc

Descript is the gold standard for text-based video editing. You upload your footage, and Descript transcribes it so you can cut, rearrange, and edit just like a document. Perfect for podcast editors, course creators, and YouTubers.

Best For
Talking-head videos, interviews, screen recordings

Key Features

• AI transcription and text-based editing

• Overdub: AI voice clone lets you fix voice mistakes

• Filler word removal (“um,” “like”)

• Multitrack editing and screen recording built-in

Limitations
Less useful for flashy social content or creative motion

Pricing
Free plan. Creator plan starts at $12/month

Try Descript

Veed – Quick Social Content, Done Fast

Veed is an AI-powered video editor made for speed. It’s perfect for marketers and creators turning raw footage into polished social content. From subtitles to templates, Veed helps you create high-performing videos in minutes.

Best For
TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, branded explainers

Key Features

• Auto subtitles and translations

• Clean-up tools (remove background noise, silence)

• Resize for every platform

• Templates, brand kit, and auto-captions

Limitations
Less flexible for long-form or technical video editing

Pricing
Free plan. Pro from $15/month

Use Veed

Runway – Next-Level AI for Creative Teams

Runway pushes the boundaries of AI and video. It enables you to generate scenes, inpaint video frames, create motion graphics, and even turn text into fully animated clips. It’s a powerful tool for media studios and AI-forward creators.

Best For
Generative video, design teams, ad creatives

Key Features

• Text-to-video generation

• AI video editing: erase objects, change backgrounds

• Motion tracking and VFX

• Green screen without a green screen

Limitations
More experimental — not always plug-and-play

Pricing
Free plan. Standard plan from $15/month

Explore Runway

Who Should Use What?

Final Thoughts

• Use Descript if you want to edit like a writer

• Use Veed if you need to pump out polished social content fast

• Use Runway if you're pushing creative boundaries with AI video

Each of these tools saves you time, money, and complexity — whether you’re a content creator or running a media team.

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Marco Fazio Editor,
Latestly AI,
Forbes 30 Under 30

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