Descript

Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript.

◎ Pick: Transcribe audio and video ◎ Pick: Edit video by editing textfree tierMac, Windows, web

Overview

Descript transcribes your video or podcast. You then edit the recording by editing the transcript, like a doc. You can fix transcript mistakes without changing the audio.

Best for

Podcasters and people making talking videos.

Skip it if

Skip it if you need detailed timeline editing; CapCut or a full editor fits better.

Pricing

Free $0 (1 media hour/mo). Hobbyist $24/mo ($16 yearly). Creator $35/mo ($24 yearly). Business $65/mo ($50 yearly). Checked Oct 14, 2026 on the official pricing page.

Pros

Has a free plan with 1 media hour a month.
Editing text is easier than cutting a timeline for talk-heavy content.
You can correct the transcript without changing the audio.

Cons

Not built for detailed timeline editing.
The free plan's 1 media hour a month runs out fast.

How it compares

For transcribing audio and video our Best pick is Descript. The runner-up is Otter, and the free pick is MacWhisper. For cutting long videos into clips, OpusClip is our pick.

Verdict

Worth it if you edit talk. For pure transcription, the free pick may be enough.

Where Descript shows up

Transcribe audio and videoBest pick Edit video by editing textBest pick Turn long videos into short clipsRunner-up

Alternatives

Runner-upOtter.aiotter.ai

Meeting transcription and notes.

free tierChecked Oct 14, 2026

Runner-upMacWhispergoodsnooze.gumroad.com

Local Whisper transcription app for Mac.

free tier · price unverifiedChecked Oct 14, 2026

Runner-upCapCutcapcut.com

Video editor with AI tools.