Is Descript or Substrata better for AI meeting notes?

It depends on your workflow. Descript is strong for editing podcasts and videos by editing the transcript, while Substrata is strong for reading buyer intent and sentiment during negotiations. Both transcribe and summarize meetings.

How do Descript and Substrata compare on price?

Descript is a free tier with paid upgrades and Substrata 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 Substrata?

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

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Descript vs Substrata

Descript: Video/podcast editor with transcription and meeting recording Substrata: AI sales intelligence platform that analyzes the social and emotional signals behind conversations to help dealmakers read buyer intent. Which one wins depends on your platform mix, budget, and how hands-off you want notes to be.

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Final recommendation

Shortlist Descript when editing podcasts and videos by editing the transcript matters most, and Substrata when coaching sellers on social dynamics in high-stakes conversations matters most. Run both through a week of actual calls to see which suits your workflow.

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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Substrata

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AI sales intelligence platform that analyzes the social and emotional signals behind conversations to help dealmakers read buyer intent.

Behavioral analysis of buyer attitudes, intent, and power dynamics

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 Substrata

Substrata is an AI sales coaching and deal intelligence platform that takes a different angle from typical conversation intelligence tools: rather than focusing on transcription and summaries, it analyzes the social and emotional signals beneath sales conversations. Its core function is to model buyer psychology, attitudes, and momentum across interactions to help professional dealmakers understand intent and power dynamics. A central component is SoundWave, a real-time conversational analytics engine that listens to sales calls and analyzes voice tone, pace, pauses, interruptions, and the push-pull of social dynamics, surfacing the why behind what is being said rather than just the words. Substrata applies this signal analysis across conversations and email exchanges to gauge buyer sentiment and engagement, giving sellers and revenue leaders a read on how deals are actually progressing. The platform is aimed at B2B revenue professionals and leaders, and is positioned for smaller and mid-sized dealmaking teams that want behavioral insight into negotiations and high-value conversations. It has been recognized as a high performer across sales coaching, AI sales assistant, conversation intelligence, sales analytics, and revenue operations categories. Pricing varies by plan. Check the official website for current pricing.

Best suited for

Reading buyer intent and sentiment during negotiations
Coaching sellers on social dynamics in high-stakes conversations
Tracking deal momentum across calls and email threads

Feature	Descript	Substrata
Core capability	Automatic transcription of imported or recorded audio and video	SoundWave real-time analysis of tone, pace, pauses, and interruptions
Standout feature	Text-based editing where editing the transcript edits the media	Behavioral analysis of buyer attitudes, intent, and power dynamics
Team usage	One-click caption and subtitle generation	Email signal analysis for sentiment and engagement
Integrations	Multitrack audio and video editing	Deal momentum tracking across conversations
Languages & capture	Screen and audio recording built in	Coaching insights focused on social and emotional cues

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