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Descript

Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript

Bottom line

Descript is an AI tool for video: Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript. Pricing: Freemium (checked 2026-11-07).

Who is Descript for, and who isn't it for?

✅ Good fit
People who need to: Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript; Remove filler words in one click; Turn a long recording into social clips; Add captions or dub a video into other languages.

What is Descript?

Descript is a transcript-based audio and video editor: recordings are transcribed automatically, and deleting words from the transcript cuts them from the media. It includes an AI co-editor called Underlord plus tools such as filler-word removal, Studio Sound, automatic clip creation, captions, AI speech and voice cloning; higher plans add video translation and dubbing and custom avatars. Built for creators and teams making podcasts, tutorials, product demos and social clips.

What can I use Descript for?

  • Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript
  • Remove filler words in one click
  • Turn a long recording into social clips
  • Add captions or dub a video into other languages

Is Descript free? How much does it cost?

Freemium

From the official pricing page (per person per month, USD): Free $0 (about 60 media minutes/month); Hobbyist $16 billed annually or $24 monthly (about 10 media hours/month, 400 AI credits); Creator $24 annually or $35 monthly (about 30 hours, 800 AI credits); Business $50 annually or $65 monthly (about 40 hours); Enterprise custom.

Pricing terms used here: CreditsBilled annuallyEnterprise / custom pricing

FAQ

What is Descript?

Descript is a transcript-based audio and video editor: recordings are transcribed automatically, and deleting words from the transcript cuts them from the media. It includes an AI co-editor called Underlord plus tools such as filler-word removal, Studio Sound, automatic clip creation, captions, AI speech and voice cloning; higher plans add video translation and dubbing and custom avatars. Built for creators and teams making podcasts, tutorials, product demos and social clips.

Who makes Descript?

Descript is made by Descript.

What can I use Descript for?

Common uses: Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript; Remove filler words in one click; Turn a long recording into social clips; Add captions or dub a video into other languages.

Is Descript free? How much does it cost?

Descript has a free plan as well as paid plans. From the official pricing page (per person per month, USD): Free $0 (about 60 media minutes/month); Hobbyist $16 billed annually or $24 monthly (about 10 media hours/month, 400 AI credits); Creator $24 annually or $35 monthly (about 30 hours, 800 AI credits); Business $50 annually or $65 monthly (about 40 hours); Enterprise custom.

What are some alternatives to Descript?

Other tools for video include CapCut, HeyGen, Kapwing, Kling AI, OpusClip.

When was this information about Descript last checked?

It was verified on 2026-11-07; see Sources at the bottom of the page. Prices and features can change, so check the official site.

Sources

Added:2026-10-20 · Last verified:2026-11-07

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