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The Bottom Line

Entry price

Free plan available, paid tiers above

Biggest pro

Revolutionary editing approach

Biggest con

Learning curve

TL;DR - Descript

  • AI video and audio editing
  • Edit media like a document
  • Built-in transcription
Pricing: Free plan available
Best for: Growing teams
4.6/5 across review platforms

What is Descript?

Editorial review
Descript is an all-in-one video and podcast editor with text-based editing, AI voice cloning, transcription in 25+ languages, and Underlord AI tools for automated editing and content creation.

Available on: Web

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Revolutionary editing approach
  • Great AI features
  • Good transcription
  • Easy collaboration

Cons

  • Learning curve
  • Can be resource intensive
  • Limited features on free

Ratings Across the Web

4.6(1,037 reviews)

Ratings aggregated from independent review platforms. Learn more

Key Features

Text-based video editingAI voice cloningTranscriptionScreen recordingUnderlord AIEye Contact correctionStudio SoundDynamic captions

Pricing Plans

Free

$0

  • 60 minutes media/month
  • 100 AI credits (one-time)
  • Text-based editing
  • 25+ languages
  • Unlimited projects

Hobbyist

$16

  • 600 minutes media/month
  • 400 AI credits/month
  • 1080p export
  • Limited Underlord access

Creator

$24

  • 3-person team
  • 1,800 minutes/month
  • 800 AI credits/month
  • 4K export
  • 20+ AI tools
  • Unlimited stock media

Business

$50

  • 5-person team
  • 2,400 minutes/month
  • 1,500 AI credits/month
  • 30+ language translation
  • Custom avatars
  • Priority support

Enterprise

Custom

  • SSO/SCIM
  • Granular brand controls
  • Custom AI credits
  • Flexible licensing

How Descript's pricing compares

At $16/mo, Descript is mid-range of its 6 direct competitors ($2.99 to $99/mo across the set).

Entry paid plan, monthly.

Reviews

4.6/5

Across 1,037 verified user reviews on G2, Capterra

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Descript FAQ

How does Descript's Regenerate feature work to correct audio and video?

The Regenerate feature allows you to correct a word or fix audio simply by typing the desired change. It then clones your voice and adjusts your mouth movements in the video to match the new audio, creating a seamless correction.

What is the 'Underlord' AI co-editor, and which plans include full access to it?

Underlord is an AI-powered co-editor designed to make polished edits and help create videos from a prompt. Full access to Underlord is available with the Creator and Business plans, while the Free and Hobbyist plans offer limited use or access.

Can Descript automatically generate B-roll footage for my content?

Yes, Descript can generate B-roll tailored to your content. You can choose from existing styles or provide a custom prompt to create unique B-roll footage for your videos.

What are the limitations on media hours and AI credits for the Hobbyist plan?

The Hobbyist plan includes 10 media hours per month and 400 AI credits per month. It also allows for exporting videos at 1080p resolution without a watermark.

How does Descript facilitate team collaboration for branding and layouts?

Descript's Brand Studio, available with the Business plan, provides team-wide access to custom layouts, brand colors, fonts, and logos. This ensures automatic brand consistency across all videos created by the team.

What languages does Descript support for multi-language transcription?

Descript supports multi-language transcription in 25 languages. These include English (US), Spanish (US), French (FR), German, Italian, Portuguese (BR), and various other European and Asian languages.

Source: descript.com

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