Descript
Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript, with AI tools built in.
Visit DescriptFrom $16/mo billed yearlyFree planOverview: not yet tested hands-on
Good fit if
- Podcasters and YouTubers who edit their own content
- Turning long recordings into clips quickly
Skip it if
- People who only need to record, not edit
Pricing
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed yearly (per month) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free | |
| Hobbyist | $24 | $16 | 10 media hours a month, 1080p |
| Creator | $35 | $24 | 30 media hours a month, 4K |
| Business | $65 | $50 | 40 media hours a month, 4K, priority support |
Prices are per person. The page shows two prices per plan; the lower appears to be annual billing.
Strengths and drawbacks
- Text-based editing is fast for talking-head content
- Transcription in 25 languages on all plans
- Free plan to try it
- Free exports are 720p with a watermark
- Media hours cap how much you can process each month
Hands-on notes
We haven't tested Descript hands-on yet. Everything above comes from Descript's published pricing and feature pages. We'll add setup time, real limits and screenshots once we've used it.