AI tool profile
Descript
Audio/video editor that lets you edit media by editing text, with AI transcription and speech tools.
Overview
- Free plan
- Yes
- Open source
- No
- Last verified
- 2026-08-10 00:00:00
- Pricing checked
- 2026-08-10 00:00:00
What it does
Descript turns recordings into a text-based editing surface with transcription, overdub, and AI cleanup for podcasts and videos.
Best uses
Podcast production, screencast editing, removing filler words, and collaborative media review.
Key capabilities
Transcription; text-based timeline editing; Studio Sound and AI speech features; screen recording workflows.
Considerations
Heavy video finishing may still need Premiere/Resolve. Review plan limits for transcription hours.
Best uses
Key features
- Document Summarization — Produces summaries of long documents, threads, or media transcripts.
- Meeting Transcription — Transcribes meetings with optional speaker labels and searchable notes.
- Speech to Text — Transcribes spoken audio into text.
- Team Collaboration — Shared workspaces, permissions, or collaboration features for groups.
- Text to Speech — Converts written text into spoken audio output.
Platforms
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | month | Limited features |
| Hobbyist / Creator / Business | — | month | Paid editing and AI feature tiers |
Pricing last checked: 2026-08-10.
Pricing summaries are editorial notes from cited sources and can change. Confirm on the vendor’s site before purchasing.
Free plan, API & open source
- Free plan
- Yes
- API
- Not confirmed
- Open source
- No
Strengths
Limitations
Suited for
Company
Descript is an audio/video editing platform that treats media like a text document, with AI transcription, overdub, and cleanup features. Podcasters and video teams edit by modifying transcripts.
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Last verified
Last verified:Editorial verification timestamp: 2026-08-10 00:00:00.
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