Overview
Descript is an AI-first video and audio editor that turns recordings into text so you can edit podcasts and videos simply by editing the transcript. It combines text-based editing, a visual timeline, screen recording, and an AI co-editor (Underlord) to handle cleanup, clip creation, and content repurposing in one workspace.
Pricing
Free
- Free plan with about 10 media hours per month, limited AI credits, and exports up to 720p with some feature limits.
- Ideal for testing Descript, small personal projects, and learning text-based editing.
Hobbyist
- Hobbyist plan around 16–24 USD per month per user with 10 media hours, 400 AI credits, 1080p exports, and access to core AI tools.
- Aimed at solo creators producing light but regular video or podcast content.
Creator & Business
- Creator plan around 24–35 USD per month per user with 30 media hours, 800 AI credits, 4K exports, full Underlord access, and unlimited key AI tools.
- Business plan around 50–65 USD per month per user with 40 media hours, 1500 AI credits, team collaboration, brand controls, and priority support; Enterprise adds custom limits and security.
Key Features
- Text-based editing – Upload or record, auto-transcribe, then cut, move, or rewrite content by editing text; the timeline updates automatically.
- AI audio cleanup & polish – Studio Sound, noise removal, auto-leveling, and filler word removal to make speech clearer and more professional.
- Underlord AI co-editor – AI tools to generate B-roll, clips, show notes, titles, social posts, and summaries from long recordings.
- Screen recording & layouts – Record screen and camera, arrange scenes like slides, add captions, titles, and templates.
- Overdub & AI voices – Fix mistakes or add narration with AI voice cloning and TTS, using your own voice or stock voices.
Best Use Cases
- Podcasts & interviews – Edit long-form audio or video podcasts quickly, remove filler words, and publish polished episodes.
- YouTube & course videos – Tutorials, explainers, and course lessons built from screen recordings and camera footage.
- Social media clips – Turn long recordings into short, captioned clips for TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and LinkedIn.
- Business communication – Product demos, internal trainings, sales walkthroughs, and async video updates.
- Content repurposing – Convert webinars, podcasts, and live streams into blogs, posts, and highlight reels.
Pros
- ✅ Extremely fast editing workflow – Editing by transcript is far faster and more intuitive than traditional timeline-only editing for spoken content.
- ✅ All-in-one tool for creators – Recording, editing, AI cleanup, captions, and exports in a single app.
- ✅ Strong AI feature set – Studio Sound, filler removal, Eye Contact, templates, and Underlord make professional results accessible.
- ✅ Reasonable pricing for value – Creator and Business tiers are competitively priced for the amount of media hours and AI tools included.
Cons
- ❌ Credit/media limits to manage – Media hours and AI credits can run out quickly for heavy weekly production, requiring upgrades or top-ups.
- ❌ Requires good transcripts – Accuracy can struggle with technical jargon or strong accents, so manual cleanup is sometimes needed.
- ❌ Cloud-centric workflow – Best experience assumes solid internet and cloud sync; large projects may feel heavy on slower connections.
Official Website
Descript – Official website: https://www.descript.comdescript
Release Date: December 2017
Last Updated: December 2025