Descript
AI-powered audio and video editor that lets you edit recordings by editing the transcript, with voice cloning, Studio Sound and AI avatars.
What it does
Descript is an AI-powered audio and video editor that lets you edit recordings by editing the transcript, with voice cloning, Studio Sound and AI avatars. It is best for creators and sellers who produce video or podcast content and want editing to feel like editing a document. Its key strength is the transcript-based workflow — cutting a word in the text cuts it in the recording. The honest limitation is the free plan’s ceiling: 60 media minutes a month and 720p watermarked export, so serious use needs a paid tier. Paid plans start at $24/month ($16/month billed annually) for Hobbyist. A genuinely free $0 plan is included. Rated 4.6 on G2 (894 reviews).
Strengths & trade-offs
Good
- Edit audio and video by editing the transcript
- Voice cloning, Studio Sound and AI avatars included
- Real free plan with no separate trial needed
Trade-offs
- Free plan caps at 60 media minutes/month with watermarked 720p export
- Higher tiers climb quickly ($35–$65/month)