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Descript · San Francisco, California, United States · founded 2017
What it is
Descript is an AI video and audio editor for changing media by editing an automatically generated transcript. It runs on macOS, Windows and the web, and supports screen and camera recording plus remote 4K multitrack recording with guests in Rooms. The Underlord AI co-editor can perform editing tasks, while tools remove filler words and retakes. Studio Sound addresses background noise and voice enhancement, and text-based regeneration can repair flubbed lines. Users can turn projects into clips, captions, translations and dubbed video. Listed integrations include Google Drive, Slack, YouTube, Zoom, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro and Dropbox. Descript says uploaded files, transcripts and project metadata stay on its servers for collaboration, version history and computer access. AI features are opt-in, and AI voices require consent. Plans include Free at no cost, Hobbyist at $16 a month, Creator at $24 a month and Business at $50 a month.
For and against
For
- Edits video and audio through transcripts
- Supports screen, camera and remote 4K recording
- Creates clips, captions and translations
- Integrates with major media and storage tools
- AI features are opt-in
Against
- Uploaded projects are stored on Descript servers
- Paid plans use monthly media and AI allowances
- Enterprise pricing is custom
The verdict
Descript brings transcript editing, recording, AI assistance and repurposing into one web and desktop product. Review storage, usage allowances and plan pricing before choosing a tier.
Who it suits
Descript suits creators and teams making video podcasts, marketing content, tutorials and product demos. It fits people who prefer transcript-based editing and collaborative projects.
Plans and prices
Free
Text-based editing and AI tools; free plan limits not specified here
Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Hobbyist
10 media hours/month · 400 AI credits/month · 1080p watermark-free export
Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Creator
30 media hours/month · 800 AI credits/month · 4K watermark-free export
Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Business
40 media hours/month · 1500 AI credits/month · team of 5 (billed separately)
Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Enterprise
AI credits and media hours sized to your team · dedicated CSM, onboarding, priority response
Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
On the record
- AI controls
- Descript says all AI features are opt-in and AI voices require user consent.descript.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- AI editing
- Its Underlord AI co-editor can perform editing tasks, and the editor includes tools to remove filler words and retakes.descript.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Audio and video tools
- Descript lists Studio Sound for background-noise removal and voice enhancement, plus text-based regeneration of flubbed lines.descript.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- Descript says it has SOC 2 Type II compliance and aligns with GDPR, CCPA, and the Privacy by Design framework.descript.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include Google Drive, Slack, YouTube, Zoom, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, and Dropbox.descript.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Product
- Descript is an AI video and audio editor that lets users edit by editing text in an automatically generated transcript.descript.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Project storage
- Descript says uploaded files, transcripts, and project metadata are stored on its servers to support live collaboration, version history, and access from any computer.descript.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Recording
- Descript supports screen and camera recording and remote 4K multitrack recording with guests in Rooms.descript.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Repurposing
- Descript says users can create clips, captions, translations, and dubbed video from their content.descript.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Security
- Descript says stored data is encrypted with AES-256 and data in transit is protected with HTTPS using TLS 1.2.descript.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Business plan includes priority support with an SLA, while Enterprise lists dedicated customer success management, onboarding, and priority response.descript.com · read 12 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- Descript describes the product for creators and teams who record, edit, and share video, including video podcasts, marketing, tutorials, and product demos.descript.com · read 12 Oct 2026
