Descript

Edit video by editing the transcript.

Video & Audio Free tier Descript
PricingFree tier; paid from about $12/mo
Free tierYes
Last verified2026-11-01

Use it for

Podcast and tutorial editing driven by the transcript

Skip it if

Color, motion, or a real NLE timeline

What it is

Deletes in the text become cuts in the timeline, which removes the main reason podcast and tutorial editing takes hours. Filler-word removal and studio sound are the features people actually keep paying for. Not a replacement for a real NLE on color or motion work.

Pricing

Free tier; paid from about $12/mo

Who it suits

Edit video by editing the transcript. If the constraint above matches how you work, this is a safe default. If it does not, check the alternatives below before committing to a subscription.

Alternatives in Video & Audio

  • ElevenLabs — Voice generation and dubbing that holds up in production.
  • Runway — Video generation and editing tools aimed at filmmakers.
  • HeyGen — Talking-head video without a camera, in dozens of languages.