AI Tools
Descript
Descript is an AI-powered video and podcast editor that lets creators edit audio and video by editing the transcript text, with built-in transcription, screen recording, and AI tools like voice cloning and filler-word removal. Best for: Podcasters, YouTubers, and marketing/content teams who want to edit video and audio as easily as editing a text document.
At a glance
| Category | AI Tools |
| Starts at | $16 per person/month (Hobbyist plan, billed annually; $24 month-to-month) |
| Pricing | Free plan at $0; paid tiers per person/month: Hobbyist $16 annual / $24 monthly (10 media hours, 400 AI credits, watermark-free 1080p export), Creator $24 / $35 (30 media hours, 800 AI credits), Business $50 / $65 (40 media hours, 1500 AI credits), plus custom Enterprise. Annual billing saves up to 35%. |
| Best for | Podcasters, YouTubers, and marketing/content teams who want to edit video and audio as easily as editing a text document |
Key features
- Text-based video and multitrack podcast editing, as easy as editing docs and slides
- Automatic transcription with industry-leading accuracy and speed
- Studio Sound regenerative AI to remove noise and enhance voices without pricey mics
- One-click removal of filler words (ums, uhs, likes) and retakes
- AI speech with realistic custom voice clones or stock AI voices, plus the Underlord AI co-editor
Pricing
Free plan at $0; paid tiers per person/month: Hobbyist $16 annual / $24 monthly (10 media hours, 400 AI credits, watermark-free 1080p export), Creator $24 / $35 (30 media hours, 800 AI credits), Business $50 / $65 (40 media hours, 1500 AI credits), plus custom Enterprise. Annual billing saves up to 35%. Confirm current terms on the vendor site before buying.
Alternatives
Worth comparing: Synthesia, Elevenlabs.