Descript

AI-powered video and podcast editing

As of 30 August 2026, Descript has a free plan and paid plans start at $16/month. Revolutionary editing platform that lets you edit video and audio like a document. Softwr lists it under Video Production. Descript is launched in 2017, available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS.

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Overview

What Descript does

Revolutionary editing platform that lets you edit video and audio like a document. Automatically transcribe content, remove filler words, and edit by deleting text.

What people use it for

Editing video and podcasts by editing the transcript rather than a timeline
Transcribing recordings and producing clips for publishing

Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Descript.

The free plan watermarks exports and caps them at 720p
Media hours are metered monthly, at 60 minutes on free, 10 hours on Hobbyist and 30 on Creator
4K export requires the Creator plan at $24 a month
AI features run on a separate monthly credit allowance, from 400 to 1,500 by plan
The Business plan at $50 a month includes fewer media hours per dollar than Creator, at 40 hours against 30
Priority support carries an SLA only from the Business plan

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Pricing

What Descript costs

Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.

Free

60 minutes of media per month
100 one-time AI credits
Basic editing features

Hobbyist

$16 /mo

10 media hours monthly
400 AI credits per month
1080p watermark-free export

Creator

$24 /mo

30 media hours monthly
800 AI credits per month
4K watermark-free export
Supports up to 3 team members

Business

$50 /mo

40 media hours monthly
1,500 AI credits per month
Brand Studio access
Translation and dubbing in 30+ languages
Supports up to 5 team members

Capabilities

Features

Auto-transcription
Word-level editing
Filler word removal
Screen recording
YouTube
Integration with YouTube
Podcast platforms
Integration with Podcast platforms
Cloud storage
Integration with Cloud storage
Web support
Available on web
Desktop support
Available on desktop
Mobile support
Available on mobile

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Questions people ask

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How much does Descript cost?

Descript offers a free plan with 60 minutes monthly. Paid plans start at $16/month for Hobbyist, $24/month for Creator, and $50/month for Business, with annual discounts available.

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Is there a free version of Descript?

Yes, Descript's free plan includes 60 minutes of media processing per month, 100 AI credits, and basic editing features with no credit card required.

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What team member limits does each Descript plan have?

Free and Hobbyist plans support 1 user. Creator supports up to 3 team members. Business supports up to 5 team members. Enterprise plans accommodate larger organizations.

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