Descript: review, pricing and who it's for

Our verdict

freemium

Edit audio and video by editing the transcript.

From $24/mo (Hobbyist, monthly) · Free tier available ✓ checked 2026-10-16 · pricing source

Where Descript ranks

Task	Rank	Fit score
podcast editing	#1 of 1	92/100
video editing	#1 of 2	82/100
transcription	#1 of 2	82/100

Fit scores are Toolfitr's editorial judgement of how well a tool does that job, not user ratings.

Get started in 3 steps

Download Descript or open the web app and sign up
Import your audio/video; it transcribes automatically
Edit by deleting words in the transcript, then export

Descript alternatives

Runway, strongest for video editing. From $15/mo (Standard, monthly).
Otter.ai, strongest for transcription. From $8.33/user/mo (Pro, billed annually).

See all 2 Descript alternatives ranked →

Head-to-head

Descript vs Otter.ai Descript vs Runway

Questions people ask

Is Descript free?

Yes, Descript has a free tier, so you can try it before paying.

How much does Descript cost?

Paid plans start at $24/mo (Hobbyist, monthly) (checked 2026-10-16 on its own pricing page).

What is Descript best for?

In our rankings it's strongest for podcast editing (#1 of 1), video editing (#1 of 2), transcription (#1 of 2). Edit audio and video by editing the transcript.

What are the best Descript alternatives?

The closest alternatives in our data are Runway, Otter.ai.

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