Offer podcast and video editing
Difficulty: Beginner · Starting cost: Free/paid
Example deliverable: Edited podcast episode or video
AI Video & Audio Editing
Descript Pricing & Free Plan
Free plan · no card required
Fast answer: who should choose Descript?
Descript is strongest for creators and teams that want to edit video and audio by editing the transcript. It combines recording, transcription, captions, Studio Sound, filler-word removal, short-form clips and the Underlord AI co-editor in one workflow.
Low-risk starting point: Descript's current Free plan includes 1 media hour per month, 100 AI credits as a one-time allowance, and 720p export with a watermark, and Descript says no credit card is required.
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Free
$0
1 media hour/month · 100 one-time AI credits · 720p watermarked export · limited Underlord and AI tools.
Hobbyist
$16 / $24
Annual / monthly rate per person · 10 media hours · 400 AI credits · 1080p export.
Creator
$24 / $35
Annual / monthly rate per person · 30 media hours · 800 AI credits · 4K export · broader AI tools.
Business
$50 / $65
Annual / monthly rate per person · 40 media hours · 1,500 AI credits · team Brand Studio and advanced support.
Pricing and plan limits rechecked against Descript's official pricing page on September 14, 2026. Descript can change prices or inclusions; live checkout is final.
Which plan fits?
Free
Best for checking whether transcript-based editing actually saves you time before paying.
Best for checking whether transcript-based editing actually saves you time before paying.
Hobbyist
Good for solo creators who mainly need 1080p output and moderate monthly editing volume.
Good for solo creators who mainly need 1080p output and moderate monthly editing volume.
Creator
Best general upgrade for 4K export, more media hours, more AI credits and deeper AI creation tools.
Best general upgrade for 4K export, more media hours, more AI credits and deeper AI creation tools.
Business
Better for teams that need more capacity, Brand Studio, translation/dubbing workflows and stronger support.
Better for teams that need more capacity, Brand Studio, translation/dubbing workflows and stronger support.
What buyers get
✓ Edit audio and video by editing text
✓ Automatic transcription and captions
✓ Underlord AI co-editor
✓ Studio Sound noise and echo cleanup
✓ Filler-word and retake cleanup
✓ Create social clips and captions
✓ Eye Contact and AI speech tools
✓ Recording and collaboration workflows
Quick FAQ
Do I need a credit card to test Descript?
No. Descript's official pricing FAQ says the Free plan can be tried without entering a credit card.
Is annual billing cheaper?
Yes. Descript currently shows lower per-person monthly rates when billed annually for Hobbyist, Creator and Business.
What is the main reason to upgrade from Free?
Paid tiers increase monthly media hours, AI credits and export capability. Creator and Business also unlock more advanced creation and team features.
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Verification & sources
Last verified
September 14, 2026
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Practical value
Problems it can help solve
These are workflow problems the tool's documented capabilities can help address. COSHUMA does not promise a specific business result.
- ✓Editing recorded audio or video takes too long when every change requires timeline-heavy manual work.
- ✓Creators need transcripts, clips and revised spoken content from the same source material.
- ✓Long-form recordings are not being repurposed efficiently into shorter assets.
Service ideas
Ways to make money with this tool
Use the tool to create a service, workflow or deliverable someone may pay for. These are use-case ideas, not income guarantees.
Create short-form clips from long recordings
Difficulty: Intermediate · Starting cost: Free/paid
Example deliverable: Social clip package
Provide transcript-based content repurposing
Difficulty: Intermediate · Starting cost: Paid
Example deliverable: Transcript, edited media and derivative content assets
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