Descript
by Descript
AI editing for every kind of video
Reviewed by the the30top research team · Last reviewed 2026-10-27
Overview
Descript lets you edit video the way you edit a document: delete words in the transcript and the footage follows. Its Underlord AI editor removes filler words and retakes, cleans audio, adds captions and cuts clips. Media hours and AI credits are capped per plan, and the free plan is a single seat with one hour of media a month, so regular producers land on a paid tier quickly.
Our verdict
A top choice when your raw material is a recording and you want to edit it by reading. It is an editor first, so look elsewhere for generating scenes from scratch.
Best for
Creators and marketing teams that edit speech-driven video, podcasts and interviews.
Avoid if
You need prompt-to-video generation or heavy motion graphics.
Pros
- Transcript-first editing is quick to learn
- Strong cleanup tools for speech-heavy video
- SOC 2 Type II and GDPR listed for team use
Cons
- Media hour and credit caps on every plan
- Free plan is one seat with limited hours
- Not built for fully generative video
Key capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Is Descript free?
There is a free plan with 60 minutes of media a month and 100 one-time AI credits for one user.
How much does Descript cost?
Hobbyist is $24 a month, or $16 billed yearly. Creator is $35 a month, and Business is $65 a month. Enterprise is custom.
Does Descript meet security requirements?
Descript states SOC 2 Type II certification, GDPR compliance, and SAML SSO with SCIM for larger teams.