Descript

by Descript

Freemium

All-in-one video and podcast editor that uses AI for transcription, text-based editing, screen recording, and automatic filler word removal.

4.4
out of 5.0 · 1,300+ reviews
Category Video
Platform WebmacOSWindows
Last Updated March 22, 2026

Overview

Descript is an all-in-one video and podcast editor that revolutionizes editing by letting you edit video like editing text. Delete a word from the transcript, and the corresponding video/audio segment is removed. The platform includes 30+ AI tools: Underlord AI co-editor, Studio Sound audio enhancement, voice cloning, green screen, eye contact correction, and AI-generated avatars.

Text-based editing reduces editing time by an estimated 60-70% for spoken-word content, making it ideal for podcasters, YouTubers, educators, and marketers. Features include automated design tools, timeline editor, built-in recorder, and hosted publishing.

Pricing

Free
$0 /mo
  • 1 hour of transcription
  • Basic editing features
  • Watermarked exports
Creator
$15 /user/mo ($12 annual)
  • 10 hours transcription/month
  • AI credits for key features
  • No watermark
Pro
$30 /user/mo ($24 annual)
  • 30 hours transcription/month
  • More AI credits
  • Priority support
  • Advanced features
Education/Non
$5 /user/mo
  • 4 hours transcription/month
  • Discounted access to core features

Pros & Cons

Pros

Revolutionary text-based editing paradigm — edit video by editing words
One-click filler word removal saves hours
30+ AI tools (Studio Sound, voice cloning, eye contact, green screen)
Intuitive interface — usable within minutes regardless of experience
Reduces editing time by 60-70% for spoken content
Built-in recording, screen capture, and publishing

Cons

AI credit system can get expensive for high-volume teams
Not suited for advanced editing (color grading, multi-layer audio mixing)
No offline editing capability
Stability on complex, long-form projects still improving
Features that were previously unlimited now consume credits
Less useful for non-spoken-word video content

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