Descript

Free tier

AI-powered video & podcast editor where editing is as easy as typing

Free tier available·All audiences·API available

Key strengths

Text-based video editingAI transcriptionStudio Sound audio enhancementFiller word removalAI video generationScreen recordingPodcast editingClip creationVideo translation and dubbingSOC 2 Type II security

Free tier + paid plans · from $16 USD/mo

Founded 2017

Facts verified against descript.com on Oct 8, 2026

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Oct 8, 2026Starting price: $0/mo → $16/mo
Oct 8, 2026Plans updated: Free ($0); Hobbyist ($16/mo annual or $24/mo monthly); Creator ($24/mo annual or $35/mo monthly); Business ($50/mo annual or $65/mo monthly); Enterprise (custom pricing)

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Descript is a freemium AI-powered video and audio editing platform with an API and MCP integration support. It is architected around text-based editing — transcriptions drive the edit timeline, enabling programmatic-style manipulation of media through a document metaphor. Key technical capabilities include AI transcription, Studio Sound audio enhancement, filler word removal, AI video generation, screen recording, clip creation, and video translation and dubbing. The platform holds SOC 2 Type II certification, making it suitable for enterprise security requirements. Integrations include MCP and Zoom. Pricing tiers range from Free ($0) through Hobbyist ($16/mo annual), Creator ($24/mo annual), Business ($50/mo annual), and Enterprise (custom pricing), with an API available for deeper programmatic access.

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