Descript: pricing, features and alternatives
Text-based audio and video editor with AI transcription, cleanup and clip tools.
- Starting price
- $24/month
- Free plan
- Yes
- Difficulty
- Some learning curve
- API
- Not listed
- Last checked
Descript plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 60 media minutes/month |
| Hobbyist | $24/month | 10 media hours/month |
| Creator | $35/month | 30 media hours/month |
| Business | $65/month | 40 media hours/month |
Prices are taken from Descript's official pricing page and were last checked on November 7, 2026. Yearly plans are shown as the monthly equivalent. Prices change often, so confirm on the official site before you buy. See Descript's pricing page.
What Descript is good for
- Podcast editing
- Turning long videos into clips
- Transcription
Things to know before you choose
- Free plan: 60 media minutes/month
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Descript alternatives
- HeyGenVideo Generation AI video generator for talking-avatar videos, with translation and localization. Free plan · from $29/month Compare Descript vs HeyGen
- RunwayVideo Generation AI creative platform for generating and editing video, images and audio. Free plan · from $15/month Compare Descript vs Runway
- SynthesiaVideo Generation AI video platform for creating avatar-presented videos from a script, with translation and dubbing. Free plan · from $19/month Compare Descript vs Synthesia
- Adobe FireflyImage Generation Adobe's AI app for generating and editing images, video and audio, including partner models. Free plan · from $9.99/month
- ElevenLabsAudio AI audio platform for text-to-speech, voice cloning, sound effects and music. Free plan · from $6/month
- Google GeminiAI Assistants Google's Gemini assistant with image, video and music generation, Deep Research and Google app integration. Free plan · from $4.99/month
Frequently asked questions
Does Descript have a free plan?
Yes. Descript has a free plan (60 media minutes/month). Paid plans start at $24/month.
How much does Descript cost?
Free: Free; Hobbyist: $24/month; Creator: $35/month; Business: $65/month. Prices are from Descript's official pricing page, last checked on November 7, 2026.
What are the best Descript alternatives?
HeyGen (free plan · from $29/month), Runway (free plan · from $15/month), Synthesia (free plan · from $19/month), Adobe Firefly (free plan · from $9.99/month).
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