Descript pricing
Free planDescript has a free plan, and paid plans start at $24/mo on Hobbyist. Checked Jul 5, 2026 against the official pricing page.
Edit video and podcasts by editing text — with AI cleanup and clips.
Descript lets you edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript, which is the fastest editing workflow for talking-head content. Hobbyist covers a regular podcast or video series; Creator adds 4K and more AI tools.
Plans and prices
Save up to 35% with annual billing| Plan | Price | What you get |
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| Free | Free100 AI credits (one-time, not monthly) | 1 media hour/mo (60 min)
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| HobbyistOur pick | $24/moor $192/yr$16/mo annual, $24/mo monthly | 10 media hours/mo, 400 AI credits/mo
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| Creator | $35/moor $288/yr$24/mo annual, $35/mo monthly | 30 media hours/mo, 800 AI credits/mo
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| Business | $65/moor $600/yr$50/mo annual, $65/mo monthly | 40 media hours/mo, 1500 AI credits/mo
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Pick this tier: Hobbyist
Hobbyist gives enough media hours and AI credits for a regular show, with watermark-free export and Studio Sound.
What works
- Edit video by editing text
- Studio Sound and filler-word removal
- Underlord AI co-editor
- Business adds translation and dubbing
What to watch
- Free AI credits are one-time, not monthly
- Media hours cap how much you can upload
- We could not re-read Descript's own pricing page on the last check; prices are cross-checked from several sources
Skip it if
- You edit mainly music video or effects-heavy footage
- You publish very occasionally
- You already edit comfortably in a traditional video editor
Best for
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Descript pricing questions
- How much does Descript cost in 2026?
- Descript has a free plan, and paid plans start at $24/mo on Hobbyist. Checked Jul 5, 2026 against the official pricing page.
- Is Descript free?
- Yes. The free plan includes one media hour a month, text-based editing and a one-time allowance of AI credits.
- Does Descript remove filler words automatically?
- Yes. Filler-word removal and Studio Sound are included from the Hobbyist plan.
Reviewed Sep 11, 2026 by the Dapols team. Report a price change
Our evidence on this tool
- Catalog status
- Recommended — can be a primary pick in a plan
- Price last checked
- Jul 5, 2026
- Evidence confidence
- Medium — verified, but the vendor changes plans often
Re-checked in batches. We date every check and never take payment for placement. How we rank tools
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