Descript

What to know before choosing

Good fit

Turning an existing recording into an edited and captioned video.

Limits and trade-offs

Media minutes, AI credits and export resolution are distinct limits. Check speaker labels and captions manually.

Plans and free allowances

Free includes 60 media minutes/month. Hobbyist lists $24/person/month monthly or $16/month annually, 10 media hours and 400 AI credits/month.

Evidence

Official product and plan information ↗ (reviewed 2026-10-13)

Official published page review; no authenticated product test. Last source review is not a date of product testing.

Try a structured workflow

• From a meeting to a checked action list
• Plan a clear product demo

Alternatives for a shared task

Potential substitutes for the named task, not a claim of identical features.

• Runway — Make or edit a video. Producing concept shots for a video workflow.
• Pika Labs — Make or edit a video. Trying short generated clips and motion concepts.
• Canva — Make or edit a video. Making presentation, social and classroom design drafts.
• Otter.ai — Capture meeting notes. Meeting notes with transcript playback and action items.