Descript
Market LeaderEdit video and podcasts as easily as editing a text document
👥 1M+ users💰 $553M total raised
✓ Last verified: April 2026
Descript is an AI-powered video and podcast editing platform that lets users edit media by editing a transcript. It features AI voice cloning, automatic filler word removal, eye contact correction, and studio-quality audio enhancement, making professional editing accessible to non-technical creators.
Our Ratings
9
Ease of Use
8
Output Quality
8
Value
7
Support
7
Versatility
Key Features
- ✓Text-based video and audio editing via auto-generated transcript
- ✓AI filler word and silence removal with one click
- ✓Overdub AI voice cloning to correct or insert narration
- ✓Eye Contact AI that adjusts gaze to look at the camera
- ✓Studio Sound for AI-powered background noise removal and audio leveling
Best For
- 👍 Podcasters who want fast editing without learning timeline editors
- 👍 YouTube creators repurposing long-form content into clips
- 👍 Marketing teams producing video content without dedicated editors
Limitations
- ⚠️ Free plan is restricted to a single project at a time
- ⚠️ Overdub voice training requires several minutes of clear audio
- ⚠️ Complex multi-track editing is less powerful than Adobe Premiere
Integrations
YouTubeSlackGoogle DriveDropboxZapier
Pricing Plans
Official pricing pageMost Popular
Prices shown are in USD. Verify current pricing on Descript's website.
Video Reviews & Tutorials
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Pricing
Free planYes
One project with 1 hour of transcription and basic editing tools
Starting price$24/mo
Modelfreemium
Usage limits
Transcription hours per month; AI features on paid
Quick Facts
DifficultyBeginner
Team sizesmall
API accessNo
Mobile appNo
Data privacymedium