Descript
Edit video and podcasts by editing a text transcript
About Descript
Descript is a desktop and web editor that transcribes your recordings so you can cut video and audio by deleting words in a document. Its Underlord AI assistant handles tasks such as filler-word removal, Studio Sound cleanup, clip creation, dubbing and avatars. It suits podcasters, YouTubers and marketing teams who make talking-head or interview content.
Specs
| Pricing | Free plan · from $24/mo |
|---|---|
| Free tier | 60 media minutes/month, 100 one-time AI credits, 720p export |
| Max clip length | Web-link exports up to 1 hr (Free/Hobbyist) or 3 hrs (Creator/Business) |
| Max resolution | 4K |
| Watermark on free plan | Yes |
| Commercial use | |
| Developer API | Yes |
| Open source | No |
Last verified 2026-10-23. A dash means we couldn't confirm it from an official source — we leave it blank rather than guess.
Pros
- Text-based editing: cut video by deleting transcript words
- 4K watermark-free export from Creator plan
- API, CLI, Zapier and MCP access for automation
Cons
- Free plan capped at 720p with 100 one-time AI credits
- Hobbyist plan limited to 1080p export
- Usage metered by media hours and AI credits per editor
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