Overview
Descript lets content marketers edit video and audio by editing text transcripts. AI features like Studio Sound, eye contact correction, and filler word removal streamline post-production, making it ideal for repurposing long-form content into polished clips.
Features In Depth
Text-Based Video Editing
Automatically transcribes all spoken audio, then lets you edit the video by editing the transcript text. Delete a sentence from the text and the corresponding video clip is cut.
Overdub (AI Voice Cloning)
Create a synthetic clone of your voice from as little as 60 seconds of audio. Type any text and Descript generates speech in your cloned voice, useful for fixing mistakes without re-recording.
Studio Sound
One-click AI audio enhancement that removes background noise, echo, and hiss while boosting speech clarity. Makes amateur recordings sound professional.
Screen Recording & Remote Recording
Built-in screen recorder plus remote recording capability for up to 10 guests in up to 4K video. Captures separate audio and video tracks for each participant.
Underlord AI Co-Editor
Suite of 30+ AI-powered editing tools including automatic filler word removal, eye contact correction, green screen, AI summaries, chapter generation, and social clip suggestions.
Collaboration & Publishing
Real-time team collaboration with comments, version history, and role-based permissions. Direct publishing to YouTube, social platforms, and podcast hosts.
Pricing Breakdown
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 1 hour of transcription/month. Core editing features included. |
| Hobbyist | $24 | $16/mo | 10 hours transcription/month. Includes Overdub, Studio Sound, and filler word removal. |
| Creator | $35 | $24/mo | 30 hours transcription/month. Higher AI credit limits, 4K export. |
| Business | $65 | $55/mo | 40 hours transcription/month. Team features, advanced permissions, priority support. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | SSO, dedicated support, custom onboarding, and advanced security. |
What the Internet Says
Descript vs ChatGPT & Claude
Edit video by editing text — something no chatbot can do
- +Transcribes audio/video then lets you cut footage by deleting words from the transcript — ChatGPT/Claude cannot edit media files
- +Studio Sound removes background noise, echo, and hiss in one click with AI audio enhancement
- +Overdub voice cloning lets you type new words and generate audio in your own voice from a 60-second sample
- +Built-in screen recorder with remote recording for up to 10 guests in 4K — a complete production tool, not just text
- +Filler word removal (um, uh, like) automatically detected and removable across entire projects
Skip Descript if: You only need transcription or text summaries of audio — a cheaper transcription service or LLM with audio input would suffice.
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