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Descript

Descript

Edit video and podcasts like a doc

88/100Scorecontent creation

Price

Free / $16/mo

Used by

6M+ creators www.descript.com

Model

freemium

Best for

Podcasters & video

Quick Verdict — Score: 88/100

Descript turns audio and video editing into text editing, so you cut media by deleting words. Its AI tools (Underlord, filler-word removal, dubbing, avatars) make it a fast all-in-one for creators, though heavy AI use burns through monthly credits.

Who Is This For

Podcasters, YouTubers, marketers and course creators who want to record, transcribe and edit long-form audio/video quickly without learning a traditional NLE.

Who Is This NOT For

Professional editors needing frame-accurate, high-end color/motion work, or anyone whose volume regularly exceeds the plan's monthly media hours and AI credits.

Pros

  • +Text-based editing makes cutting audio and video remarkably fast
  • +Underlord AI assistant plus filler-word removal and Studio Sound
  • +Transcription, dubbing and captions built in
  • +Free plan lets you try the core workflow

—Cons

  • -AI features are metered by monthly credits that can run out
  • -Monthly media-hour caps on every tier
  • -Not a replacement for pro NLEs on complex projects
  • -Occasional performance issues on very large projects

Key Features

Text-based editing: Edit video and audio by editing the transcript.
Underlord AI: AI assistant that helps edit, generate and enhance content.
Studio Sound: AI cleanup that removes noise and improves voice quality.
Filler-word removal: Automatically detect and cut ums, ahs and awkward pauses.
Overdub & AI voices: Generate speech and fix mistakes without re-recording.
Translation & dubbing: Translate and dub content into 30+ languages on higher tiers.
AI avatars: Generate custom avatars for talking-head video.
Multitrack recording: Record screen, camera and audio for podcasts and tutorials.

Pricing Breakdown

  • Free: ($0): 60 min media/month, 100 one-time AI credits, 720p export, limited AI. Hobbyist: ($16/mo (annual) / $24 monthly): 10 hrs media/month, 400 AI credits/month, 1080p watermark-free export
  • Creator: ($24/mo (annual) / $35 monthly): 30 hrs media/month, 800 AI credits/month, 4K export, stock library, up to 3 seats
  • Business: ($50/mo (annual) / $65 monthly): 40 hrs media/month, 1500 AI credits/month, Brand Studio, dubbing review, up to 5 seats
  • Enterprise: (Custom): SSO/SCIM, advanced security, custom terms and licensing

Starting Price

Free / $16/mo

Pricing Model

freemium

Free Tier

Yes

Quick Setup Guide

  1. Create a free account and start a new project
  2. Record directly or import your audio/video files
  3. Let Descript transcribe the media automatically
  4. Edit by deleting or rearranging words in the transcript
  5. Apply Studio Sound, filler-word removal and captions
  6. Export at your plan's resolution or publish/share

Bottom Line

Descript is the fastest way for creators to produce polished podcasts and videos without a traditional editor, and its AI toolkit keeps expanding. Watch the monthly media-hour and AI-credit limits, which are the main thing that pushes you up a tier.

What Users Say

Genuine reviews from public platforms. Each linked to its source. How our reviews work →

C

Chris Healy (@rivethead)

via Product Hunt
Source

Standard recording and video editing is very strong. The ability to edit word by word is game changing.

M

Mason Ford (@mason_ford)

via Product Hunt
Source

Descript makes this process 10X faster. The filler word removal is #1 for me but there are many other features.

M

Mark M. Whelan (@mark_m_whelan)

via Product Hunt
Source

Great concept; however, it doesn't allow you to create a sample without charging, and there's no customer support.

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