Transcript editors get 60 free media minutes a month, then Hobbyist at $24, with no phone app and UK status unknown.
Kenning's take
What it does
A video and podcast editor for Mac, Windows and the web that transcribes recordings automatically, so cutting words from the transcript cuts them from the audio and video. It also removes filler words, cleans up sound, adds captions and offers AI voices, including a clone of the user's own voice.
- edit video and audio by editing the transcript
- automatic transcription
- Remove Filler Words and Studio Sound
- one-click captions
- AI voice clones and stock AI voices
- screen recorder and remote recording Rooms
Who it suits. Podcasters, online video creators and teams making talking-based videos who find timeline editors slow.
Key facts
- Category
- Video making & editing
- Made by
- Descript, Inc.
- Based in
- United States
- Works on
- Mac, Windows, Web
- Free plan
- Free plan to try text-based editing and AI tools
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbyist | $24 | month |
| Hobbyist (billed annually) | $16 | month |
| Creator | $35 | month |
| Creator (billed annually) | $24 | month |
| Business | $65 | month |
| Business (billed annually) | $50 | month |
Reviews and write-ups
- Style Factory 2026-03-03
- Zapier 2025-06-19
FAQ
Is Descript free?
There is a free plan. Paid plans start with Hobbyist at $24 a month, or $16 a month billed annually.
Does Descript have a phone app?
No. It runs on Mac, Windows and the web.
Who makes Descript?
Descript, Inc., based in San Francisco, United States.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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