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Descript
Descript · San Francisco, California, United States · founded 2017
What it is
Descript is a video and audio editor for macOS, Windows, and the web that lets users edit recordings through their transcript text. It automatically transcribes recordings and supports transcription in 25 languages. Editing tools include filler-word removal, captions, translation, green screen, eye contact, and Studio Sound, which reduces background noise and enhances voice. Its built-in AI co-editor, Underlord, can write, edit, design, and generate visuals or voiceovers under the user’s direction. Teams can collaborate live, comment on shared projects, and use version history; Rooms supports remote recording for up to 10 participants with separate camera, microphone, and screen tracks. Video can be reformatted for platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn, and timeline exports support tools including Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and Pro Tools. The free plan includes 60 minutes per month, 100 one-time AI credits, 720p local export, and 5GB of cloud storage. Paid plans start at $16/user/mo (annual). Desktop use requires macOS 14 Sonoma or Windows 11 or newer.
For and against
For
- Edit recordings by changing transcript text
- Automatic transcription supports 25 languages
- Studio Sound reduces background noise and enhances voice
- Rooms records up to 10 participants on separate tracks
- Free plan includes 60 minutes per month
Against
- Desktop app requires macOS 14 or Windows 11 or newer
- Free plan exports locally at 720p
- Free plan includes 100 one-time AI credits
The verdict
Descript combines transcript-based editing with audio cleanup, captions, collaboration, and remote recording. The free plan has monthly media limits, while paid plans start at $16/user/mo (annual).
Who it suits
Descript suits creators and teams making videos, podcasts, social clips, screen recordings, product demos, training materials, or internal communications. Its shared projects and collaboration tools may suit teams working together on recordings.
Plans and prices
Free
60 minutes (1 hr) / month · 100 AI credits (one-time) · 720p local export · 5GB cloud storage
Read 28 Sep 2026 · descript.com
Hobbyist
10 media hours / month · 400 AI credits / month · 1080p watermark-free export · 1 person included
Read 28 Sep 2026 · descript.com
Creator
30 media hours / month · 800 AI credits / month · 4K watermark-free export · team of 3 billed separately
Read 28 Sep 2026 · descript.com
Business
40 media hours / month · 1500 AI credits / month · team of 5 billed separately · priority support with SLA
Read 28 Sep 2026 · descript.com
Enterprise
Team-sized AI credits and media hours · opt-out of training · custom retention · SSO
Read 28 Sep 2026 · descript.com
On the record
- AI co-editor
- Underlord is Descript’s built-in AI co-editor that can write, edit, design, and generate visuals or voiceovers under the user’s direction.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Audience
- Descript describes itself as suitable for creators and teams producing videos, podcasts, social clips, screen recordings, product demos, training, and internal communications.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Audio Cleanup
- Studio Sound removes background noise and enhances voice.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Business Limits
- Business includes 40 media hours and 1500 AI credits per month.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Captions
- Add subtitles or captions in a click.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Included cloud storage
- 5descript.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Collaboration
- Descript supports live collaboration, comments, shared projects, and version history for teams.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Creator Count
- More than 6 million creators and teams use Descript.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Creator Limits
- Creator includes 30 media hours and 800 AI credits per month.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Data use
- Descript says project information is not used for marketing, advertising, or sale, and is confidential to Descript except for support requests or explicit opt-in sharing.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Desktop app
- Yesdescript.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Desktop availability
- The desktop app supports macOS 14 Sonoma and Windows 11 or newer, and Descript also provides a web version.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Download Page
- The site has a Download product link.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Editing tools
- The product includes text-based editing, filler-word removal, Studio Sound, green screen, eye contact, captions, translation, and AI speech.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Encryption
- Stored data is encrypted with AES-256 and data in transit is protected with HTTPS using TLS 1.2.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- 4K export
- Yesdescript.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Free Credits
- Free includes 100 one-time AI credits.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Free Minutes
- Free includes 60 minutes (1 hr) per month.descript.com · read 28 Sep 2026
