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Descript

by Descript

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Verdict

Edit audio and video by editing text transcripts; overdub, studio sound, and collaborative timelines.

Text-based video editing; podcast editing; screen recording; transcription; filler word removal; AI voice

Best for

Podcastersvideo creatorsYouTubersmarketerseducatorsteams producing video/audio

Quick facts

Free tier
Free $0: 60 media minutes/mo, 720p watermarked export, limited AI
Starting price
Free, from $24/person/mo monthly or $16 annual
Platforms
web, desktop
Company
Descript
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Pricing

PlanPriceKey limits
Free$0Free: 1 hr transcription + 1 export; Hobbyist $24/mo: 10 hrs; Business $33/mo: 30 hrs
Hobbyist$24/person/mo monthly or $16 annual
Creator$35/$24
Business$65/$50 per person
EnterpriseCustom

Prices checked 2026-10-14

Key capabilities

Works with

  • Video
  • audio
  • text (transcription)

Outputs

  • MP4
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • SRT
  • text transcript

Get it

How to use Descript on phones and tablets.

  • Mobile web: Works in a mobile browser (responsive or dedicated mobile site).

Technical details

Offline
No
API
No
Languages
English (transcription primary); expanding multilingual
Difficulty
Intermediate
Privacy
High
Time to productivity
30 min
Upgrade when
Transcription hours; watermark removal; filler word removal; Studio Sound; team features
Integrations
YouTube, Zoom, Google Drive, Dropbox
more

Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, podcast hosting platforms

Sources & notes
  • Checked 2026-10-14 (from catalog copy)

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