Descript

What it does

Descript is an audio and video editor that works like a word processor: edit the auto-generated transcript and the media follows. It includes automatic transcription in 25 languages, Overdub AI voice cloning to fix or add voiceover by typing, and Studio Sound audio enhancement.

Plans run on two meters: media minutes and AI credits. The Free plan includes 60 media minutes per month and 100 one-time AI credits, with 720p watermarked export.

Key features

• Transcript-based audio/video editing (edit the transcript to edit the media)
• Automatic transcription in 25 languages
• Overdub AI voice cloning – type to generate speech in your voice
• Studio Sound audio enhancement and filler-word removal
• Screen recording, remote recording, captions/subtitles, publishing to YouTube and podcast hosts

Pricing

Pricing snapshot checked September 23, 2026. Always confirm the current price on the vendor’s website before you buy.

• Free: $0/mo – 60 media minutes/mo, 100 one-time (non-renewing) AI credits, 720p export with watermark
• Hobbyist: $24/mo monthly or $16/mo billed annually – 10 media hrs/mo, 400 AI credits/mo, 1080p watermark-free
• Creator: $35/mo monthly or $24/mo billed annually – 30 media hrs/mo, 800 AI credits/mo, full Overdub, Eye Contact, Green Screen, 4K export
• Business: $65/mo monthly or $50/mo billed annually (per person) – 40 media hrs/mo + 10 bonus, 1,500 AI credits/mo + 1,000 bonus, Brand Studio, 30+ language translation/dubbing, priority support
• Enterprise: custom – SSO/SCIM, custom AI controls

Annual billing saves up to 33%. Two meters power the plans: media minutes and AI credits.

Pros

• Intuitive text-based editing – edit video by editing the transcript (Tekpon aggregate 4.7/5 across ~23,694 reviews)
• Accurate, fast transcription with filler-word removal (G2)
• Google-Docs-style real-time collaboration and Overdub time-saver (G2)

Cons

• Occasional crashes and lost work on large projects (G2)
• Confusing subscription plans with two meters; AI credits burn fast (G2)
• Customer support mostly an AI bot with poor response (G2)

Watch the demo

Sources

• AI Alleyway – Descript review
• FacelessDesk – Descript pricing explained
• Sonix – Descript review and pricing
• Descript affiliate program (official)
• Descript affiliate terms (official)