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Spec score 8.5 #19 of 131 in Audio Editing Software

What it is

Descript is an AI video and audio editor that lets users edit media by changing text in an automatically generated transcript. It runs on macOS, Windows, and the web, and supports screen and camera recording as well as remote 4K multitrack recording with guests in Rooms. Its Underlord AI co-editor can carry out editing tasks, and the editor includes tools for removing filler words and retakes. Studio Sound is listed for reducing background noise and enhancing voices; text-based regeneration can replace flubbed lines. Users can also make clips, captions, translations, and dubbed video from their content. Descript describes the product for creators and teams producing video podcasts, marketing, tutorials, and product demos. Listed integrations include Google Drive, Slack, YouTube, Zoom, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, and Dropbox. AI features are opt-in, and AI voices require user consent. Descript says project files, transcripts, and metadata are stored on its servers for live collaboration, version history, and access from any computer. The Free plan costs nothing. Paid plans start at $16 per user per month billed annually.

Spec sheet

Product
Descript is an AI video and audio editor that lets users edit by editing text in an automatically generated transcript.Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Platforms
The download page lists macOS 14 (Sonoma) and Windows 11 or newer as desktop app system requirements.Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · descript.com
Integrations
Listed integrations include Google Drive, Slack, YouTube, Zoom, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro, and Dropbox.Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Security
Descript says stored data is encrypted with AES-256 and data in transit is protected with HTTPS using TLS 1.2.Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Compliance
Descript says it has SOC 2 Type II compliance and aligns with GDPR, CCPA, and the Privacy by Design framework.Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Support
The Business plan includes priority support with an SLA, while Enterprise lists dedicated customer success management, onboarding, and priority response.Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · descript.com
AI controls
Descript says all AI features are opt-in and AI voices require user consent.Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
AI editing
Its Underlord AI co-editor can perform editing tasks, and the editor includes tools to remove filler words and retakes.Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Audio and video tools
Descript lists Studio Sound for background-noise removal and voice enhancement, plus text-based regeneration of flubbed lines.Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Project storage
Descript says uploaded files, transcripts, and project metadata are stored on its servers to support live collaboration, version history, and access from any computer.Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Recording
Descript supports screen and camera recording and remote 4K multitrack recording with guests in Rooms.Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Repurposing
Descript says users can create clips, captions, translations, and dubbed video from their content.Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Who it is for
Descript describes the product for creators and teams who record, edit, and share video, including video podcasts, marketing, tutorials, and product demos.Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Text-based editing and AI tools; free plan limits not specified here Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Hobbyist $16 a month per person / month; page also shows $24 for the other billing option 10 media hours/month · 400 AI credits/month · 1080p watermark-free export Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Creator $24 a month per person / month; page also shows $35 for the other billing option 30 media hours/month · 800 AI credits/month · 4K watermark-free export Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Business $50 a month per person / month; page also shows $65 for the other billing option 40 media hours/month · 1500 AI credits/month · team of 5 (billed separately) Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com
Enterprise Priced on request Custom AI credits and media hours sized to your team · dedicated CSM, onboarding, priority response Read 12 Oct 2026 · descript.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Edit media by changing its transcript text.
  • Supports remote 4K multitrack recording.
  • Includes tools for filler-word removal and voice enhancement.
  • AI features are opt-in.
  • Available on desktop and web.

Limits

  • Uploaded files and project data are stored on Descript’s servers.

Who it suits

Descript suits creators and teams that record, edit, and share video or audio, including people making video podcasts, marketing content, tutorials, and product demos. Transcript-based editing may suit workflows centered on spoken content.

Verdict

Descript combines transcript-based editing with recording, audio tools, and content repurposing. The free-plan limits are unclear here, while paid plans start at $16 per user per month billed annually.

Where Specifiction places it

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