What Descript does
Descript is a video and podcast editor that lets you edit recordings by editing their transcript, the way you would edit a document. It records your screen or remote guests, transcribes in 25 languages, and offers AI tools that remove filler words, clean up audio with Studio Sound, fix eye contact, make clips and generate AI voices or avatars. Its AI co-editor, Underlord, can carry out edits from a written request.
Best for
- Podcasters editing interviews
- Marketers turning webinars into clips
- Trainers making tutorials and product demos
- Teams that want editing without timeline skills
Key features
Text-based editing
Cut words in the transcript and the matching video or audio is cut too.
Underlord AI co-editor
Ask in plain language for edits, clips or polish and it applies them.
Studio Sound
One-click noise removal and speech enhancement for rough recordings.
Filler word removal
Find and remove ums, ahs and repeated words automatically.
Recording
Record your screen or remote guests in Rooms, straight into a project.
AI voices and translation
Clone your voice, regenerate speech, and on Business dub into 30+ languages.
Descript pricing
Descript has a free plan. Free gives 60 media minutes a month, 100 one-time AI credits, limited AI tools and 720p exports. Paid plans start at $24/person/month. Annual billing saves up to 35%. Extra media hours and AI credits can be bought as top-ups on Creator and Business. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.
| Free | $0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbyist | $24/person/month | $16 billed annually; 10 media hours and 400 AI credits/month |
| Creator | $35/person/month | $24 billed annually; 30 media hours, 800 AI credits, 4K export |
| Business | $65/person/month | $50 billed annually; 40 media hours, 1,500 AI credits |
| Enterprise | Contact sales |
Source: Descript pricing page
Pros and cons
What it does well
- Editing by transcript is much faster than scrubbing a timeline for talk-heavy content.
- Recording, editing and publishing happen in one app.
- The free plan lets you try the core editor before paying.
Know before you sign up
- Free exports top out at 720p; watermark-free exports are a paid feature.
- Media hours and AI credits are capped each month on every plan.
- The desktop app needs macOS 14 or Windows 11 or newer.
Alternatives to Descript
HeyGenProduce avatar-led videos from a script or prompt.
CapCutEdit videos with AI creation and caption tools.
CaptionsUse AI to edit talking-head footage.
invideoEdit videos with AI agents on a timeline.
PictoryTurn scripts and documents into editable videos.
PikaCreate visual media across video, image, and audio models.
Questions about Descript
What is Descript?
Descript is a video and podcast editor that lets you edit recordings by editing their transcript, the way you would edit a document. It records your screen or remote guests, transcribes in 25 languages, and offers AI tools that remove filler words, clean up audio with Studio Sound, fix eye contact, make clips and generate AI voices or avatars. Its AI co-editor, Underlord, can carry out edits from a written request.
Is Descript free?
Descript has a free plan. Free gives 60 media minutes a month, 100 one-time AI credits, limited AI tools and 720p exports. Paid plans start at $24/person/month. Annual billing saves up to 35%. Extra media hours and AI credits can be bought as top-ups on Creator and Business. Prices checked on the official site on Nov 9, 2026.
How much does Descript cost?
Paid plans start at $24/person/month; plans listed on the official pricing page: Free ($0), Hobbyist ($24/person/month), Creator ($35/person/month), Business ($65/person/month), Enterprise (Contact sales). Annual billing saves up to 35%. Extra media hours and AI credits can be bought as top-ups on Creator and Business.
Who is Descript best for?
Podcasters editing interviews, Marketers turning webinars into clips, Trainers making tutorials and product demos and Teams that want editing without timeline skills.
Where can I use Descript?
Descript is available on Mac, Windows and API, according to its official site.
What are some alternatives to Descript?
Similar video tools include HeyGen, CapCut, Captions and invideo. Compare them on the Video page.