Descript
Audio & Music Gen · Free + paid
AI-powered audio and video editing with Overdub voice cloning
At a glance
- Made by
- Descript
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- API
- Yes
- Available on
- Web, API
What is Descript?
Descript is a video editing app for recording, editing, and sharing video. It transcribes recorded or imported video in seconds, and editing that text edits the video. You can instruct Underlord, the AI co-editor, to make the edits you want, and handle background noise removal, voice enhancement (Studio Sound), filler word and retake removal, captions, translation, clip generation, and more with a single click. With the API and MCP, you can also edit video from code or inside an AI assistant.
- Text-based editing, where editing the text edits the video
- Underlord, the AI co-editor
- Automatic transcription (25 languages)
- Studio Sound background noise removal and voice enhancement
- One-click removal of filler words and retakes
- Voice cloning and AI voices
- Video translation and dubbing, captions, clip generation
- Edit from code or AI assistants with API + MCP
Who uses Descript and for what
- Recording, editing, clip creation, and publishing for podcasts
- Creating marketing, webinar, tutorial, and product demo videos
- Repurposing long videos into short clips for multiple platforms
Pricing
What you get for free — Yes (60 minutes of media per month, 100 AI credits one time)
| Plan | Price | Main limits |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 1 hour of media per month, 100 AI credits (one time) |
| Hobbyist (billed annually) | $16 | 10 hours of media per month, 400 AI credits, 1080p without watermark |
| Hobbyist (billed monthly) | $24 | 10 hours of media per month, 400 AI credits |
| Creator (billed annually) | $24 | 30 hours of media per month, 800 AI credits, 4K export |
| Creator (billed monthly) | $35 | 30 hours of media per month, 800 AI credits |
| Business (billed annually) | $50 | 40 hours of media per month, 1,500 AI credits, Brand Studio, translation and dubbing in 30+ languages |
| Business (billed monthly) | $65 | 40 hours of media per month, 1,500 AI credits |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | Custom, contact sales |
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying. · Official pricing page
Combos that work well with Descript
Reels and TikTok pricing comparison short-form videos
ChatGPT condenses comparison points into a 15-second script with a hook, scenes, and a CTA. In the Higgsfield + ElevenLabs + Descript combo, Higgsfield handles motion video, ElevenLabs handles narration, and Descript handles captions and editing. Completion rate, click rate, and landing entry rate are linked to video versions to choose the next hook.
Cost: API pay-as-you-go + subscription (ChatGPT) / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Reels and TikTok pricing comparison short-form videos
Claude condenses comparison points into a 15-second script with a hook, scenes, and a CTA. In the Higgsfield + ElevenLabs + Descript combo, Higgsfield handles the motion video, ElevenLabs the narration, and Descript the captions and editing. Completion rate, click-through rate, and landing entry rate are linked to each video version to choose the next hook.
Cost: Freemium (free + paid subscription) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Reels and TikTok pricing comparison short-form videos
Gemini condenses comparison points into a 15-second script with a hook, scenes, and a CTA. In the Higgsfield + ElevenLabs + Descript combo, Higgsfield handles the motion video, ElevenLabs the narration, and Descript the captions and editing. Completion rate, click-through rate, and landing entry rate are linked to each video version to choose the next hook.
Cost: Freemium (free + paid subscription) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Reels and TikTok pricing comparison short-form videos
DeepSeek condenses comparison points into a 15-second script with a hook, scenes, and a CTA. In the Higgsfield + ElevenLabs + Descript combo, Higgsfield handles motion video, ElevenLabs handles narration, and Descript handles captions and editing. Completion rate, click-through rate, and landing-page entry rate are linked to video versions to choose the next hook.
Cost: Open source (free) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Reels and TikTok pricing comparison short-form videos
Perplexity condenses comparison points into a 15-second script with a hook, scenes, and a CTA. In the Higgsfield + ElevenLabs + Descript combo, Higgsfield handles motion video, ElevenLabs handles narration, and Descript handles captions and editing. Completion rate, click-through rate, and landing entry rate are linked to each video version to choose the next hook.
Cost: Freemium (free + paid subscription)
Reels and TikTok pricing comparison short-form videos
Grok-2 condenses comparison points into a 15-second script with a hook, scenes, and a CTA. In the Higgsfield + ElevenLabs + Descript combo, Higgsfield handles motion video, ElevenLabs handles narration, and Descript handles captions and editing. Completion rate, click-through rate, and landing entry rate are linked to each video version to choose the next hook.
Cost: Subscription (including X subscription) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
Reels and TikTok pricing comparison short-form videos
Llama compresses comparison points into a 15-second script with a hook, scenes, and a CTA. The Higgsfield + ElevenLabs + Descript combo has Higgsfield handle the motion video, ElevenLabs the narration, and Descript the subtitles and editing. Completion rate, click rate, and landing entry rate are linked to video versions to select the next hook.
Cost: Open source (free, license conditions apply) / Freemium (free + paid subscription)
Reels and TikTok pricing comparison short-form videos
Mistral condenses comparison points into 15-second scripts with a hook, scenes, and a CTA. In the Higgsfield + ElevenLabs + Descript combo, Higgsfield handles motion video, ElevenLabs handles narration, and Descript handles captions and editing. Completion rate, click-through rate, and landing page entry rate are tied to each video version to choose the next hook.
Cost: Open source (free) + API pay-as-you-go / freemium (free + paid subscription)
AI tools similar to Descript (alternatives)
Descript vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descript | Free + paid | 29 | 2 | Yes | $16/mo | No |
| ElevenLabs Voice Clone | Free + paid | 0 | 2 | Yes | $6/mo | Yes |
2 of these 2 tools have a free plan. Cheapest paid plan: ElevenLabs Voice Clone ($6/mo).
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Descript on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 15 AI tools in the Audio & Music Gen field.
- Connected to 2 other tools — #11 in its field.
- Part of 29 work combos recorded on the map.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Descript for free?
Yes (60 minutes of media per month, 100 AI credits one time). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What works well with Descript?
Based on the combos on the map, there is a workflow such as "Reels and TikTok pricing comparison short-form videos" that uses it together with GPT, Higgsfield, ElevenLabs.
What AI can I use instead of Descript?
Tools that do the same job, such as ElevenLabs Voice Clone, Resemble AI, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Descript in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.