Descript

What is Descript?

Descript is an AI-powered video and podcast editor. Its unique feature: text-based editing, which allows you to edit a video as simply as a Word document. Used by Amazon, Salesforce, and Spotify.

The Underlord AI suite removes filler words, improves audio (Studio Sound), corrects eye contact, clones voices, and generates dynamic captions. Export to Premiere, Final Cut, and DaVinci Resolve.

Key Features

Text-based editing

Video/audio editing by modifying transcription. 25+ languages supported.

Underlord (Agentic AI)

Filler word removal, audio enhancement, eye contact correction, B-roll generation.

Voice cloning and AI avatars

Custom voices and avatars from photos. 25-60+ speakers depending on plan.

Dynamic captions

Automatic generation of styled captions, essential for social media.

Multi-platform export

Direct export to YouTube, HubSpot, Slack, and timeline export to Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci.

Integrations

Descript integrates with:

• Import: Zoom, SquadCast, Ecamm
• Publishing: YouTube, Google Drive, Slack, HubSpot, Wistia
• Timeline export: Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Pro Tools

Pricing

Descript bills in USD:

• Free — $0: 60 min media/month, 100 AI credits
• Hobbyist — $24/month: 10h media, 400 AI credits, 1080p export, Studio Sound
• Creator — $35/month: 30h media, 800 AI credits, 4K export, unlimited stock
• Business — $65/month: 40h media, 1500 AI credits, 30+ language translation

~33% savings with annual billing ($16, $24, $50/month).

Strengths

• Revolutionary transcript-based editing — editing accessible to everyone
• Complete AI suite: Underlord, Studio Sound, Eye Contact, Green Screen
• Generous free plan (60 min/month)
• Automatic filler word removal
• Export to professional software (Premiere, Final Cut)
• Native dynamic captions
• Professional audio quality with Studio Sound

Weaknesses

• Imperfect transcription, especially for non-English accents
• Less powerful than Premiere for advanced editing
• AI credits that consume quickly
• Text-based editing can create visual cuts
• Cloud dependency, no offline editing

Our Opinion

Descript has changed the approach to video editing by making it accessible to non-editors. Ideal for marketing content, podcasts, and training. The Creator plan at $24/month (annual) offers the best value for money.

Average rating: 4.3/5 — based on G2 and Capterra reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Descript replace Premiere Pro?

Not for advanced editing, but for 80% of marketing and podcast needs, Descript is faster. The two are complementary.

Is voice cloning realistic?

Yes, impressive for short corrections. Better in English than in French.

Suitable for French speakers?

French transcription supported but less accurate than English. Interface in English only.