Descript is an AI video and audio editor built around a text transcript. Drop in a recording, a Zoom call or a script, and Descript transcribes it. You then edit the video by editing the words: deleting a sentence removes that footage, and moving a line moves the clip with it. A timeline is available when you need fine control.
The tool covers the whole workflow in one place, from recording and editing to cleaning up audio, adding captions, translating into other languages, and exporting clips for different platforms. Studio Sound removes background noise and enhances voices, and filler words and retakes can be removed in a click. Underlord, its AI co-editor, can turn a raw recording into a first cut when asked.
Descript is aimed at podcasters, creators, and teams that make video, including marketing, sales, support and learning staff who do not have a video team. The page says business customers can get SOC 2 Type II certification, SAML SSO and SCIM, and GDPR compliance, with brand controls and admin features on the enterprise plan.
There is a free plan, and the page says no credit card is required. The paid plans listed on the pricing page are Hobbyist at $16 per person per month billed annually or $24 billed monthly, Creator at $24 per person per month billed annually or $35 monthly, and Business at $50 per person per month billed annually or $65 monthly. Enterprise pricing is available on request.
