A Descript alternative that delivers the finished film
If you are comparing Descript with Kineo, the honest difference is what you get at the end: a complete narrated, captioned MP4 from one idea, with the engine of your choice. Below is what Kineo does; we do not describe Descript's features or prices here because they change and are theirs to state.
10 free credits — every engine unlocked · the trial covers 2 Kineo 1 films
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One idea is enough. A full script is narrated word for word.
- A hook-first script and a natural AI voice
- A scene for every line, from real footage and generated stills
- Captions timed to the voice, music, a vertical MP4
- A written next episode, so it becomes a series
Kineo 1 is the fastest way to see the difference: one idea in, a finished film out, inside the free trial.
What Kineo does differently
- Kineo builds a film from text; it does not require a recording to edit.
- Kineo delivers a finished MP4: script, AI voice, matched scenes, captions and music, from one idea or a pasted script.
- The free trial needs no card; the trial size and every price on this page are read live from the same source as the pricing page.
We describe Kineo only. Descript's features and prices are theirs to state and change.
Real films made with Kineo 1
Founder-owned renders, unedited previews. The engine badge is the engine that made the film.
Questions
Can I try Kineo before leaving Descript?
Yes. The free trial needs no card, and the first film shows you the full result: script, voice, scenes and captions.
Can I bring a script I already wrote?
Yes. "Use my script as is" narrates it word for word and matches scenes to every sentence.
Which engine should I start with?
Kineo 1 for real footage and speed; Seedance 1.5 when the scene must be generated (a story, a place that cannot be filmed, the past).
How much does it cost?
The free trial gives 10 credits with no card. Kineo 1 costs 5 credits per 60-second film, so the trial covers 2 films. Plans start at $9.90/month for 60 credits.