Is Descript or Mr. Transcription better for AI meeting notes?

It depends on your workflow. Descript is strong for editing podcasts and videos by editing the transcript, while Mr. Transcription is strong for creating meeting minutes and summaries from uploaded recordings. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.

How do Descript and Mr. Transcription compare on price?

Descript is a free tier with paid upgrades and Mr. Transcription is a free tier with paid upgrades. Check each vendor's pricing page for the latest plans and free-tier limits.

Can I use both Descript and Mr. Transcription?

Yes. Many teams run more than one meeting assistant when the workflows are complementary.

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Descript vs Mr. Transcription

Descript: Video/podcast editor with transcription and meeting recording Mr. Transcription: Japanese AI transcription service (文字起こしさん) that converts audio, video, images, and PDFs to text and can auto-summarize recordings into meeting minutes. This comparison weighs them on pricing, features, and everyday workflow fit.

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Final recommendation

Shortlist Descript when editing podcasts and videos by editing the transcript matters most, and Mr. Transcription when transcribing interviews and lectures with speaker separation matters most. Trial each on a few real meetings before you commit — the better fit usually shows fast.

Descript

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Video/podcast editor with transcription and meeting recording

Automatic transcription of imported or recorded audio and videoMultitrack audio and video editingOne-click caption and subtitle generation

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Mr. Transcription

CustomAI Meeting Assistants

Japanese AI transcription service (文字起こしさん) that converts audio, video, images, and PDFs to text and can auto-summarize recordings into meeting minutes.

AI summarization that turns recordings into meeting minutes with key points

About Descript

Descript is an audio and video editing platform built around text-based editing, where the spoken content of a recording is automatically transcribed and the resulting transcript becomes the primary way to edit the media. When users import or record audio and video, Descript generates a transcript that they can read, search, and edit, with changes to the text reflected in the underlying recording. The platform also offers one-click caption and subtitle generation so the transcribed words can be displayed on screen and styled to match a project. In addition to transcription and captions, Descript provides features for podcast and video production, including multitrack editing, screen recording, and AI-assisted tools. Because editing the transcript edits the media, it is especially useful for podcasters, video creators, and teams who want to cut filler, rearrange segments, or repurpose content without working frame by frame. Descript is aimed at content creators, marketers, educators, and teams who want transcription, captions, and editing combined in a single workflow. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.

Best suited for

Editing podcasts and videos by editing the transcript
Generating captions and subtitles for published content
Producing searchable transcripts from recorded sessions

About Mr. Transcription

Mr. Transcription (文字起こしさん) is a Japanese AI transcription service that converts audio, video, image, and PDF files into text directly in the browser. While it is a general-purpose transcription tool, it includes meeting-oriented capabilities: it can transcribe meeting recordings and then use AI to automatically summarize results into meeting minutes with key points. The service supports very large inputs (files up to roughly 1GB or several hours), generates subtitle files in SRT and VTT formats, and offers translation across more than 100 languages with automatic language detection for mixed-language audio. It is built around a privacy stance, with paid plans described as keeping no logs and not learning from user data. Mr. Transcription includes a customizable dictionary that improves recognition of frequently used or specialized terms over time, speaker recognition to distinguish multiple participants, and noise handling for clearer results in imperfect recording environments. The service operates a free tier offering a limited amount of daily audio and image transcription after registration, alongside several paid monthly and annual plans that scale up monthly transcription hours. It is currently operating and is used for meeting minutes, interviews, lecture notes, and subtitle creation, with broad multilingual coverage centered on Japanese. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.

Best suited for

Creating meeting minutes and summaries from uploaded recordings
Transcribing interviews and lectures with speaker separation
Generating subtitles for video content in multiple languages

Feature	Descript	Mr. Transcription
Core capability	Automatic transcription of imported or recorded audio and video	Transcription of audio, video, image, and PDF files in the browser
Standout feature	Text-based editing where editing the transcript edits the media	AI summarization that turns recordings into meeting minutes with key points
Team usage	One-click caption and subtitle generation	Subtitle generation in SRT and VTT formats
Integrations	Multitrack audio and video editing	Translation across 100+ languages with automatic language detection
Languages & capture	Screen and audio recording built in	Speaker recognition and a customizable terminology dictionary
Best-fit workflow	Automatic transcription of imported or recorded audio and video	Privacy-focused paid plans described as keeping no logs

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