Descript
freemiumEdit recordings by editing text, then polish the sound and picture.
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- macOSDesktop app
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What is Descript?
Descript makes spoken-word editing approachable: the transcript sits beside the recording, and changes to the text change the footage. That makes it a useful fit for interviews, tutorials, podcasts and talking-head videos. Recording, sound cleanup and captions sit in the same workflow.
Plan choice depends on two separate allowances: media hours and AI credits. Hobbyist covers lighter production, while Creator adds 4K export and more capacity. Business adds team and brand controls. A creator publishing frequently should estimate both the length of incoming recordings and how much AI processing each project needs.
- Free plan
- Available
- Paid plans from
- $16per person/month · billed annually
What stands out
- Transcript editing suits speech-heavy content.
- Recording and post-production share one workspace.
- AI cleanup and clip creation reduce separate production steps.
Plan limits
- Media hours and AI credits are separate allowances.
- 4K export requires Creator or above.
- Current desktop apps require Windows 11 or macOS 14 and later.
Descript features
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Core workflow
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Text-based editing
Cut and rearrange recorded speech through its transcript.
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Recording
Capture screens and remote conversations for tutorials, interviews and podcasts.
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Tools and flexibility
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AI cleanup
Use Studio Sound, filler-word removal and Underlord assistance to refine recordings.
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Clips and captions
Repurpose longer recordings into shorter videos with captions and export options.
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Plans & pricing
USD annual-billing rates per person: Hobbyist $16/month, Creator $24 and Business $50. Monthly billing is $24, $35 and $65. Media hours and AI credits are separate limits; Free AI credits are a one-time allowance. Enterprise pricing is custom.
Prices in USD
Free
Small allowance for getting started.
$0
free plan
- 1 media hour/month
- 100 one-time AI credits
Hobbyist
Monthly billing is $24.
$16
per person/month · billed annually
- 10 media hours/month
- 400 AI credits
- 1080p export
Creator
Monthly billing is $35.
$24
per person/month · billed annually
- 30 media hours/month
- 800 AI credits
- 4K export
Business
Monthly billing is $65.
$50
per person/month · billed annually
- 40 media hours/month
- 1,500 AI credits
- Brand Studio
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View official pricingDescript FAQs
How does Descript edit video through text?
The transcript is linked to the recording, so removing or rearranging text edits the corresponding audio and video.
Official product information Is Descript free?
Yes. Free includes one media hour per month and 100 one-time AI credits.
Official product information Which computers support Descript?
The desktop app supports Windows 11 or later and macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Descript also has a browser workspace.
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