Descript
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Plans and prices
From Descript's own pricing page, checked 12 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Text-based editing and AI tools; free plan limits not specified here |
| Hobbyist | $16 a month | 10 media hours/month · 400 AI credits/month · 1080p watermark-free export · per person / month; page also shows $24 for the other billing option |
| Creator | $24 a month | 30 media hours/month · 800 AI credits/month · 4K watermark-free export · per person / month; page also shows $35 for the other billing option |
| Business | $50 a month | 40 media hours/month · 1500 AI credits/month · team of 5 (billed separately) · per person / month; page also shows $65 for the other billing option |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | AI credits and media hours sized to your team · dedicated CSM, onboarding, priority response · Custom |
The facts
Each one read from Descript's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI controls
- Descript says all AI features are opt-in and AI voices require user consent.checked 12 Oct 2026
- AI editing
- Its Underlord AI co-editor can perform editing tasks, and the editor includes tools to remove filler words and retakes.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Audio and video tools
- Descript lists Studio Sound for background-noise removal and voice enhancement, plus text-based regeneration of flubbed lines.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- Descript says it has SOC 2 Type II compliance and aligns with GDPR, CCPA, and the Privacy by Design framework.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include Google Drive, Slack, YouTube, Zoom, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, and Dropbox.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Product
- Descript is an AI video and audio editor that lets users edit by editing text in an automatically generated transcript.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Project storage
- Descript says uploaded files, transcripts, and project metadata are stored on its servers to support live collaboration, version history, and access from any computer.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Recording
- Descript supports screen and camera recording and remote 4K multitrack recording with guests in Rooms.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Repurposing
- Descript says users can create clips, captions, translations, and dubbed video from their content.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Security
- Descript says stored data is encrypted with AES-256 and data in transit is protected with HTTPS using TLS 1.2.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The Business plan includes priority support with an SLA, while Enterprise lists dedicated customer success management, onboarding, and priority response.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- Descript describes the product for creators and teams who record, edit, and share video, including video podcasts, marketing, tutorials, and product demos.checked 12 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, United Stateschecked 23 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The download page lists macOS 14 (Sonoma) and Windows 11 or newer as desktop app system requirements.checked 12 Oct 2026
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