Descript
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- Retail and wholesale
What is Descript
Descript is a desktop and web-based audio and video editing application that uses transcripts as the primary interface for editing spoken-word content. It supports recording, screen capture, multitrack editing, transcription, text-to-speech voice generation, and publishing workflows for podcasts, interviews, training, and marketing videos. The product is commonly used by creators and business teams that want to edit dialogue-heavy media quickly and collaborate on revisions using text-based edits.
Transcript-based editing workflow
Descript lets users edit audio and video by editing the underlying transcript, which can speed up rough cuts for interviews, podcasts, and talking-head videos. This approach reduces reliance on traditional timeline-only editing for dialogue-heavy content. It also supports searching, highlighting, and removing sections based on text, which is practical for iterative review cycles.
Integrated recording and capture
The product includes tools for remote recording and screen/video capture, reducing the need to stitch together separate capture and editing tools. This is useful for teams producing demos, internal training, and customer-facing walkthroughs. Having capture, transcription, and editing in one environment can simplify handoffs and file management.
Built-in AI speech features
Descript provides transcription and text-to-speech capabilities (including voice generation features) that support narration changes without re-recording. These functions can help teams update scripts, fix small errors, or create alternate versions. For content operations, this can shorten turnaround time compared with workflows that require external transcription and voice tools.
Not a full pro NLE
For complex motion graphics, advanced color work, or highly detailed timeline compositing, Descript may be less suitable than dedicated professional non-linear editors. Users producing cinematic edits or effects-heavy content can encounter workflow limits. Teams may still need to export to other tools for finishing.
Accuracy varies by audio quality
Transcription quality depends on speaker clarity, accents, crosstalk, and recording conditions. Noisy environments or overlapping speakers can require manual correction, which reduces the time savings of text-based editing. Organizations with strict captioning or compliance requirements may need additional review steps.
AI voice and media governance
Text-to-speech and synthetic voice features can introduce approval, consent, and brand-governance considerations, especially for customer-facing content. Some organizations may require documented permissions and internal controls before using voice cloning or synthetic narration. This can add process overhead compared with traditional recording-only workflows.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 per editor/month | 60 media minutes (1 hr) per month; 100 AI credits (one-time); 720p exports; text-based editing, screen recording, dynamic captions; no credit card required to start. |
| Hobbyist | $16 per editor/month (annual) — $24 per editor/month (monthly) | 10 media hours (600 minutes) / month; 400 AI credits / month; 1080p watermark-free export; access to Underlord AI co-editor; AI Speech (custom voice clones); 1 person included. |
| Creator | $24 per editor/month (annual) — $35 per editor/month (monthly) | 30 media hours (1800 minutes) / month (+5 bonus hours); 800 AI credits / month (+500 bonus credits); 4K watermark-free exports; full access to Underlord and 20+ AI tools; royalty-free stock media library; generate video with AI. |
| Business | $50 per editor/month (annual) — $65 per editor/month (monthly) | 40 media hours (2400 minutes) / month (+10 bonus hours); 1500 AI credits / month (+1000 bonus credits); Team-wide Brand Studio; translation & dubbing in 30+ languages with proofreading; generate custom avatars from photo or text; priority support (SLA). |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Tailored solutions: Advanced Security, SSO/SCIM, granular brand controls, custom AI credits & media minutes, custom legal terms, flexible billing and licensing. |
Seller details
Descript, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2017
Private
https://www.descript.com/
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