Descript
Video and podcast editor where you edit the recording by editing its transcript.
Overview
Descript transcribes a recording and lets you cut, rearrange and clean it up by editing the text. It adds AI tools on top: filler-word removal, Studio Sound for noisy audio, eye-contact correction, automatic captions and clip creation for social platforms. It suits talking-head video, interviews, podcasts and screen recordings more than cinematic footage, and it runs as a desktop app with a web editor.
Key features
- Text-based video and audio editing
- Filler-word and silence removal
- Studio Sound noise clean-up
- Automatic captions
- Screen and camera recording
Pricing
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Monthly
- From $24/month
- Yearly
- $192/year billed annually
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- Not on record
- Last verified
- Checked October 4, 2026
Pros
- Editing by transcript is quick to learn
- Audio clean-up is built in
- Free plan to try the workflow
Cons
- Free plan limits transcription hours and export quality
- Less suited to footage without speech
Who should use it
- Editing talking-head videos and interviews
- Podcasters who want to edit by text
- Cleaning up audio without an engineer
Beginner, Intermediate · Individuals, Small teams, Mid-size teams
Who shouldn't
- Generating footage from a text prompt
- Frame-accurate cinematic editing
Facts
- Category
- AI video generators
- Platforms
- Web, macOS, Windows
- Integrations
- YouTube, Slack, Google Drive, Zapier
- API
- Not on record
- Skill level
- Beginner, Intermediate
- Team size
- Individuals, Small teams, Mid-size teams
- Data and privacy
- We have no verified details on data handling. Read the vendor's privacy policy before uploading sensitive material.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Descript cost?
From $24/month. $192/year billed annually. Checked October 4, 2026.
Does Descript have a free plan?
Yes. Descript has a free plan.
Who is Descript best for?
Editing talking-head videos and interviews; Podcasters who want to edit by text; Cleaning up audio without an engineer.
Which platforms does Descript run on?
Web, macOS, Windows.
Does Descript have an API?
Our data does not list a public API for Descript.
What are the alternatives to Descript?
Tools often weighed against Descript include CapCut, VEED, Riverside, OpusClip.