Descript

Descript is a web and desktop video and audio editor for solo creators, podcasters, and small to mid-sized teams that edits media by editing text.

Key capabilities include:

• Text-based editing + automatic transcription, where edits to the transcript update the underlying audio or video
• AI-assisted editing with Underlord, plus tools such as Studio Sound (audio enhancement), Remove Filler Words, AI Eye Contact, and AI Green Screen
• Creation and repurposing workflows, including Create Clips, highlight discovery, captions, screen recording, and remote recording
• AI generation and voice features, including AI Speech with custom voice clones, video regeneration with AI models, and multilingual translation and dubbing (30+ languages)

Pricing: Freemium. Free includes 1 media hour/month and 100 AI credits/month. Paid plans include Hobbyist ($16/mo annual, $24/mo monthly), Creator ($24/mo annual, $35/mo monthly), Business ($50/mo annual, $65/mo monthly), plus Enterprise (custom). Plans use media minutes and AI credits, and unused amounts do not roll over.

Notable for its document-style editing paradigm paired with a dual-usage model (media minutes plus AI credits), plus integrations including Slack, Castos, Podbean, Restream, and Final Cut Pro for production and publishing workflows.