Descript

AI video and audio editing as easy as typing

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Starting price

$16 per person/month (billed annually)

Overview

Descript reimagines video and audio creation by turning media editing into a text-based editing experience. Instead of navigating traditional timelines, users can trim, cut, and polish video and audio simply by modifying the automatically generated transcript. It combines multitrack recording, automatic transcription, and text-based editing in a single workspace. Powered by its AI co-editor Underlord, Descript offers advanced audio and video enhancements. Features like Studio Sound eliminate background noise, filler word removal automatically cleans up vocal stumbles, and Eye Contact AI adjusts eye gaze toward the camera. Descript also supports voice cloning, custom avatars, media generation, screen recording, and remote podcast recording rooms. Designed for individual creators, marketing teams, sales enablement, and enterprise organizations, Descript simplifies media production without requiring technical editing skills. Teams can collaborate on video projects seamlessly, publish content in higher resolutions up to 4K, and translate media into multiple languages.

Best for: Best for podcasters, video creators, marketers, and teams looking to record and edit video or audio using text transcripts and AI tools.

Pros and cons

What works well

Text-based document editing approach makes video cutting fast and accessible to non-editors.
Comprehensive suite of AI utilities including Studio Sound, Eye Contact correction, and filler word removal.
Generous free tier with watermark-free exports available to test core capabilities.

Where it falls short

Monthly media processing limits require paid upgrades or add-ons for heavy video production.
Advanced tools like 4K exports, AI video generation, and dubbing require higher-tier subscriptions.

Pricing

Free

$0 / month

Includes 1 media hour per month, 100 AI credits per month, 720p watermark-free exports, and limited trial access to Underlord AI features.

Hobbyist

$16 per person/month (billed annually) or $24 monthly

Includes 10 media hours per month, 400 AI credits, 1080p watermark-free exports, Underlord access, Studio Sound, filler word removal, and custom voice clones.

Creator

$24 per person/month (billed annually) or $35 monthly

Includes 30 media hours per month, 800 AI credits, 4K watermark-free exports, full access to 20+ AI tools, video generation, and royalty-free stock media.

Business

$50 per person/month (billed annually) or $65 monthly

Includes 40 media hours per month, 1500 AI credits, team Brand Studio access, 30+ language translation/dubbing, and priority support.

User reviews

Frequently asked questions

How does text-based video editing work in Descript?

Descript transcribes your uploaded or recorded media into text. Deleting or editing words in the transcript automatically edits the underlying video and audio timeline.

What is Underlord in Descript?

Underlord is Descript's AI assistant that helps direct video edits, clean up audio, generate content, create clips, and apply templates.

What is included in the free Descript plan?

The free plan includes 1 media hour per month, 100 AI credits, 720p watermark-free exports, and basic access to text-based editing and AI tools.

How many languages does Descript support for transcription?

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