Descript

Descript

Freemium

Edit audio and video by editing text.

Launched 2017-12-12

About Descript

Descript transcribes your audio/video then lets you edit by changing the transcript. Includes Overdub voice cloning and screen recording. Teams pick it because edit video by editing transcript and solid voice cloning (overdub).

Things to keep in mind: steep learning curve.

Descript is a freemium tool and launched on 2017-12-12. It sits in the Audio and Video space and is best used to Video Editing, Meeting Notes.

Pricing

Pricing model
Freemium
Currency
USD
Payment options
Monthly / Annual
Price
$0 / month
Billing options
Free forever
Features included
  • Up to 1 hour of monthly transcription
  • Basic editing tools for audio and video
  • Export up to 720p resolution

Features

  • Text-to-video clip generation
    Built-in support for text-to-video clip generation — used for video editing.
  • Stock footage / template library
    Built-in support for stock footage / template library — used for video editing.
  • Auto-captioning
    Built-in support for auto-captioning — used for video editing.
  • 1080p / 4K export presets
    Built-in support for 1080p / 4k export presets — used for video editing.

Pros

  • Edit video by editing transcript
  • Solid voice cloning (Overdub)
  • Built-in screen recording

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • Heavy on RAM
  • Pricing tiers can be confusing

AI Models used

The foundation models that power Descript under the hood.

OpenAI WhisperOpenAI

Transcribes audio and video content into editable text with high accuracy across multiple languages.

OpenAI GPT-4OpenAI

Powers AI-assisted editing features, script generation, and content summarization within the platform.

Descript OverdubDescript

Generates natural-sounding synthetic speech to replace or create audio from edited text.

Categories

Audio
Video
Productivity

Best use cases

Video Editing
Meeting Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

General

Pricing

Features

Beginner

Advanced

API

Security

Alternatives

Related & Connected

Explore how Descript connects to workflows, stacks, models and other tools across the AIToolsEver graph.

Included in 1 stacks

  • YouTube Launch StackLaunch a YouTube channel with high-quality content, professional visuals, and a sustainable publishing workflow.

Related agents

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first!

AIToolsEver

The trusted AI discovery & decision platform. Find the right AI tool, build your stack, and ship faster.

Product

Company

© 2026 AIToolsEver. All rights reserved.Built for SEO • GEO • AEO • AIO
All product names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used solely for identification and informational purposes.