Descript
Descript records and transcribes your audio or video, then lets you edit the recording just by editing the text. Delete a sentence in the transcript and it disappears from the video too. It also cleans up filler words and can even clone your voice to fix mistakes by typing.
In plain English
Descript records and transcribes your audio or video, then lets you edit the recording just by editing the text. Delete a sentence in the transcript and it disappears from the video too. It also cleans up filler words and can even clone your voice to fix mistakes by typing.
Records and transcribes your audio/video, then lets you edit the recording by editing the transcript — delete a word and it is gone from the video too.
Who this is for
Podcasters, YouTubers, course creators, and small teams who want polished audio/video without complex editing software.
What problem it solves
Traditional timeline editing is slow and intimidating for non-editors.
What you can use it for
- Edit video/audio by editing text
- Auto captions & subtitles
- Remove filler words & clean audio
What you can build with it
Polished podcasts, YouTube videos, tutorials, and captioned social clips.
Pricing
Free tier (60 media minutes/mo + 100 one-time AI credits). Paid: Hobbyist ~$16/mo, Creator ~$24/user/mo, Business ~$50/user/mo (annual). Moved to media-minutes + AI credits in Sept 2025; unused credits do not roll over. Verify current figures on descript.com/pricing.
Pricing may change. Verify with the company.
Setup difficulty
Beginner — anyone can set it up
Pros
- Edit by typing — no timeline skills needed
- AI voice cloning to fix flubs by typing
- Auto captions + AI noise cleanup
Watch-outs
- Sept 2025 switch to media minutes + non-rolling AI credits can hit heavy users faster than expected
- New media-minute limits + non-rolling AI credits
- Heavy users can hit caps faster
The Gideon Verdict
Best for
Creators & small teams
Not best for
Pro frame-level editors
Setup time
Minutes
Budget range
$ from ~$16/mo
Technical level
No-code
The easiest way to edit video/audio if you'd rather type than drag clips.
Get in touch with Descript
Tell us what you need — request a demo, ask about pricing, or get help choosing. No cost to you.
Source notes
This profile is compiled from public information and summarized in our own words — not an official statement from Descript. Last reviewed 6/28/2026.