AI video · AI voice
Descript
Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript.
- From
- $16/mo
- Free plan or trial
- Yes
- Checked
- Oct 18, 2026
Overview
Best for: podcasters and editors who need occasional AI voice.
What's good
- Hobbyist includes AI Speech with custom voice clones and 25+ stock AI speakers
- Watermark-free 1080p export from Hobbyist
- You edit audio and video by editing the transcript
Watch out for
- AI Speech uses AI credits, and Descript publishes no fixed rate per minute
- Unused media minutes and AI credits don't roll over
Where we compare it
- ElevenLabs alternatives$16/month per person billed yearly (Hobbyist); $24 monthly
Descript pricing
| Plan | Price | Specs / includes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 60 media minutes/month; 100 AI credits (one-time); 720p export | free |
| Hobbyist | $16/mo | 10 media hours/month; 400 AI credits/month; 1080p watermark-free export; 1 person | per person, billed annually. Monthly billing: $24/mo. Top-ups not available. |
| Creator | $24/mo | 30 media hours/month; 800 AI credits/month; 4K export; team of up to 3 billed separately; top-ups available | per person, billed annually. Monthly billing: $35/mo. Labelled 'Most popular'. |
| Business | $50/mo | 40 media hours/month; 1,500 AI credits/month; team of up to 5 billed separately; Brand Studio; priority support with SLA; top-ups | per person, billed annually. Monthly billing: $65/mo. Enterprise is custom. |
Prices in US dollars from Descript's own site, checked Oct 18, 2026: descript.com/pricing, help.descript.com/hc/en-us/articles/27841674958221-Track-and-understand-your-media-minutes-and-AI-credits
Free plan
1 media hour/month, 720p with watermark
Free plan
Descript1 media hour/month, 720p with watermark
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FAQ
How much does Descript cost?
Descript's cheapest paid plan is Hobbyist at $16/mo, per person, billed annually (checked Oct 18, 2026 on Descript's own site).
Does Descript have a free plan?
Yes. 1 media hour/month, 720p with watermark.
What are the best alternatives to Descript?
Other AI video options we've checked: Runway ($12/mo), Synthesia ($18/mo), HeyGen ($24/mo), ElevenLabs ($5/mo).
This page is built from the prices and facts we checked on each tool's own site. We haven't tested Descript hands-on.How we work