Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 0 USD | Text-based editing and AI tool trial |
| Hobbyist | 16 USD / month | 1 person; 10 media hours/month, 400 AI credits/month, 1080p watermark-free export; annual billing shown at 24 USD/month |
| Creator | 24 USD / month | Up to 3 people billed separately; 30 media hours/month, 800 AI credits/month, 4k watermark-free export; annual billing shown at 35 USD/month |
| Business | 50 USD / month | Up to 5 people billed separately; 40 media hours/month, 1500 AI credits/month, Brand Studio, translation and dubbing, custom avatars, priority support; annual billing shown at 65 USD/month |
Prices copied from Descript pricing, checked October 12, 2026. Currency as shown by the vendor; taxes may apply.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: text-based editing and a try of the AI tools, with the features limited compared to paid plans.
Compared with alternatives
| Tool | Price from | Free plan | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
 VEED | 129 EUR/yr | trial | Video generators |
 Kapwing | 16 USD/mo | yes | Video generators |
 Captions | 24.99 USD/mo | trial | Video generators |
 HeyGen | 29 USD/mo | yes | Video generators |
 OpusClip | 15 USD/mo | yes | Video generators |
 Riverside | 24 USD/mo | yes | Video editing & shorts |
FAQ
How much is Descript per month?
The cheapest paid plan is 16 USD/mo.
Does Descript have a free plan?
Yes, there is a free plan. Free plan: text-based editing and a try of the AI tools, with the features limited compared to paid plans.