Voice Audio Music · $16/mo · checked Oct 2026

Descript: pricing, pros & alternatives.

01Edit video & audioFree tier
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Descript

text-based editor

“Edit audio/video by editing text”

Why you'd click
Podcasts
Red flags
Heavy app
Price
$0 with these limits1 media hour/mo, 720p exportUpgrade: $24/mo, or $192/yr billed annually (Hobbyist)
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Remove filler words from my podcast.
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Descript, in short.

Descript: Edit audio/video by editing text. Best for podcasts. Watch out for: heavy app. Price: $24/mo, or $192/yr billed annually (Hobbyist) (free tier, checked Oct 2026).

Free tierFree tier: 1 media hour/mo, 720p export
Job in a stackEdit video & audio — text-based editor
Cheapest paid plan$24/mo, or $192/yr billed annually (Hobbyist)
Monthly equivalent$16/mo
Price checkedOct 2026
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Alternatives

Descript alternatives.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is Descript free?

Free tier. Cheapest paid plan: $24/mo, or $192/yr billed annually (Hobbyist) (checked Oct 2026).

What is Descript best for?

Podcasts.

What are the downsides of Descript?

Heavy app.

What are the best Descript alternatives?

Runway, Kling, Pika, Luma Dream Machine.