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Descript

Name: Descript
Author: Descript

$16/mofree tier available

Edit video and audio like a document

Descript is an AI-powered video and podcast editing platform that lets you record, transcribe, edit, and publish media by editing text as if it were a document. The platform features text-based editing, AI voice generation (Overdub), background noise removal (Studio Sound), automatic filler word removal, screen recording, multi-track recording, eye contact correction, and an AI co-editor called Underlord that can handle editing tasks based on natural language descriptions.

Who it's for

podcastersvideo editors

Pricing · freemium

checked Jul 22, 2026

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0 /mo	60 media minutes/month · 100 one-time AI credits · Full text-based editor · 720p export with watermark · Basic AI tools
Hobbyist	$16 /mo	10 media hours/month · 400 AI credits/month · Watermark-free exports up to 1080p · Basic AI suite (Filler Word Removal, Studio Sound) · No advanced AI features
Creator	$24 /mo	30 media hours/month · 800 AI credits/month · 4K export · Full AI suite (Overdub, Eye Contact, Green Screen) · Multi-track recording support
Business	$50 /mo	40 media hours/month · 1500 AI credits/month · 4K export · Team collaboration features · Brand studio and advanced security · Video translation

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Use it for

— Podcast production and editing
— YouTube video editing
— Social media clip creation
— Screen recording and tutorials
— Webinar editing
— Interview editing and transcription
— Training video production
— Sales and product demo videos

Get the most out of it

01Start with the Free plan to test the text-based editing workflow before committing to paid tiers, as it provides genuine functionality beyond a limited demo
02Factor in media-hour caps when choosing a plan, as this meter—not just features—often determines when you need to upgrade as content creation scales
03Use Studio Sound before transcription to improve accuracy, especially with background noise or accents; clean audio significantly improves transcription quality and editing speed
04Combine AI features strategically: use Filler Word Removal and Eye Contact together for talking-head content to save 60-70% editing time compared to traditional editors
05Leverage annual billing for up to 35% savings compared to monthly plans, and consider Underlord (AI co-editor) for hands-free editing of structured, dialogue-driven content

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