Descript Review
★★★★★★★★★★4.6865+ reviews · G2AI Video
Edit video and podcasts by editing text, with AI tools built in.
Our verdict
Descript reinvents editing by letting you cut video and audio like a document, backed by strong transcription and AI voice tools. It is a creator favorite, though it is an editor first rather than a pure generative video tool.
Ratings breakdown
Ease of use8.7
Value for money8.3
Features8.5
Support7.8
Quick facts
Descript pricing
Free60 min media/mo, basic editing
Free
HobbyistAnnual billing; 10 media hrs/mo, 400 AI credits
$16 /mo
CreatorAnnual billing; 30 media hrs/mo, 4K export, most popular
$24 /mo
BusinessAnnual billing; 40 media hrs/mo, team features, up to 5 members
$50 /mo
✅ Verified from the vendor's pricing page · checked June 2026. View official pricing →
Pros & cons
What we like
- Revolutionary text-based editing for video and podcasts
- Accurate transcription plus filler-word removal and AI voice cloning (Overdub)
- Free tier and affordable paid plans for solo creators
Worth noting
- Not built for generative text-to-video from scratch
- Heavier projects can be resource-intensive and exports limited on free plan
What's included
—Text-to-video
✓AI avatars
✓AI voice / TTS
✓Auto subtitles
✓Stock library
✓Templates
✓Team seats
✓API access
✓Free tier
✓4K export
9 of 10 tracked features available.
Frequently asked questions
Is Descript free to use?
Yes, there is a free plan with limited transcription hours and watermarked/limited exports.
What is the Hobbyist plan price?
About $16/mo billed annually (around $24 billed monthly).