Descript
Video editing · descript.com
Free plan · paid from $16/seat/mobilled yearly
Report incorrect informationPodcast producers, video editors and marketing teams use Descript to edit audio and video by changing a transcript in a document-style editor. The app also records screens, adds captions, cleans up speech with AI tools such as Studio Sound and filler-word removal, and cuts clips from longer recordings.
Facts at a glance
| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freemium: a free plan exists | descript.com/pricing, checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| Starting price | $16/seat/mo · billed yearly | descript.com/pricing, checked 5 Nov 2026 |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | descript.com/download, checked 5 Nov 2026 |
Pricing & plans
Pricing
Free plan · paid from $16/seat/mo
USD, billed yearly
Model
Freemium
Free plan available
Price tiers
| Plan | Per month | Per year | Usage, as the vendor states it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 100 one-time AI credits, 720p export, one seat | |
| Hobbyist | $24/mo | $16/yr | Per person each month; 10 media hours and 400 AI credits a month, 1080p export |
| Creator | $35/mo | $24/yr | Per person each month; 30 media hours and 800 AI credits a month, 4K export, team of up to 3 |
| Business | $65/mo | $50/yr | Per person each month; 40 media hours and 1,500 AI credits a month, Brand Studio, team of up to 5 |
Prices are the vendor's list prices in USD.
100 AI credits, granted once
Video export up to 720p
One editor seat
The Hobbyist plan is listed at $24 per person each month on monthly billing
Source: descript.com/pricing, checked 5 Nov 2026
Features & platforms
Editing video by editing a text document
Underlord AI video co-editor
Studio Sound and filler word removal
Dynamic animated captions
AI speech with custom voice clones
- macOS
- Windows
Sources: descript.com/pricing, descript.com/download, checked 5 Nov 2026
Alternatives
Free plan allows unlimited exports with a watermark, and the Pro plan is listed at $16 with 1,000 credits a month.
Free version covers editing, color, effects and audio on Mac, Windows and Linux, with the Studio edition priced at $236.
Online editor can be tried for free in the browser, with a desktop download and no credit card required.
Sources: kapwing.com/pricing, blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve, capcut.com
Also in Video editing on Tools.us.org: CapCut, DaVinci Resolve, Ecamm, HandBrake, OBS Studio, VEED, Vimeo, Wistia, Zight
Sources and dates
- Plan facts: descript.com/pricing, checked 5 Nov 2026
- Official site: descript.com
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