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Descript

FreemiumNew

Edit video and audio by editing text with 30+ AI tools built in

4.5/5Editor's Rating
|G2: 4.6/5(859 reviews)
Starting at $16/moUpdated 2026-03-28
Overview

What is Descript?

Descript is an AI-powered video and audio editor that lets you edit media by editing a text transcript. With 30+ AI tools including Overdub 3.0 voice cloning, Studio Sound 4.0 audio enhancement, Eye Contact AI, and AI Actions for content repurposing, it streamlines the entire podcast and video production workflow. Creator plan at $24/mo is the sweet spot for professionals.

Features

Key Features

Text-based video and audio editing
Overdub 3.0 voice cloning (3 min training data)
Studio Sound 4.0 stem separation and noise removal
Eye Contact AI for gaze correction
AI Actions for content repurposing (blog, social, clips)
Remote recording with up to 10 guests in 4K
Automatic transcription in multiple languages
Screen recording with AI-powered editing
Analysis

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Text-based editing is revolutionary for podcasters and creators
  • Overdub 3.0 voice cloning quality is exceptional
  • 4.6 stars from 859 G2 reviews with 83% five-star ratings
  • AI Actions save hours on content repurposing
  • Free plan available with 1 hour of transcription

Cons

  • Resource-heavy, can slow down on large projects
  • Processing speed frustrates some users
  • Learning curve despite intuitive concept
  • Business plan at $55/mo is expensive for solo creators
Pricing

Pricing

$16/mo(free tier available)

freemium model

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