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Descript Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does Descript cost?
Descript offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at $24/mo.
Free TierYes
Starting Price$24/mo
Number of Plans5
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelfreemium
All Plans
Free
Free
Billed monthly
- 1 hour transcription/month
- 720p video export with watermark
- Basic AI tools
- 5GB cloud storage
Most Popular
Hobbyist
$24/mo
Billed monthly
- 10 hours transcription/month
- 1080p watermark-free export
- 20 AI uses/month
- Basic AI suite
Creator
$35/mo
Billed monthly
- 30 hours transcription/month
- 4K watermark-free export
- Unlimited AI features
- Royalty-free stock library
Business
$60/mo
Billed monthly
- 40 hours transcription/month
- Brand Studio access
- Team collaboration
- Priority support with SLA
Enterprise
Free
Billed monthly
- Custom transcription hours
- Advanced security & SSO
- Custom legal terms
- Flexible licensing
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Free | Hobbyist | Creator | Business | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour transcription/month | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 720p video export with watermark | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Basic AI tools | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 5GB cloud storage | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 10 hours transcription/month | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 1080p watermark-free export | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 20 AI uses/month | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Basic AI suite | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 30 hours transcription/month | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 4K watermark-free export | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unlimited AI features | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Royalty-free stock library | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 40 hours transcription/month | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Brand Studio access | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team collaboration | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Priority support with SLA | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Custom transcription hours | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Advanced security & SSO | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom legal terms | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Flexible licensing | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Hobbyist | Creator | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $120/mo | $175/mo | $300/mo |
| 10 users | $240/mo | $350/mo | $600/mo |
| 25 users | $600/mo | $875/mo | $1,500/mo |
| 50 users | $1,200/mo | $1,750/mo | $3,000/mo |
Is Descript Worth It?
4.4/5 from 2,800 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Paid plans range from $24/mo (Hobbyist) to $60/mo (Business). Most users pick the Hobbyist plan.
Best for: Podcast creators and editors, Video content creators, Remote interview recording. Keep in mind: limited transcription hours on lower tiers.
Descript Pros & Cons
Pros
- Revolutionary text-based editing approach
- Powerful AI features like Overdub and Studio Sound
- Excellent transcription accuracy
- User-friendly interface for beginners
- Strong collaboration features
Cons
- Limited transcription hours on lower tiers
- Subscription costs can add up quickly
- Some AI features require stable internet connection
- Export limitations on free plan
Frequently Asked Questions
Descript offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $24/mo, billed monthly. There are 5 plans total.
Yes, Descript offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
The most affordable paid plan is Hobbyist at $24/mo.
With a 4.4/5 rating from 2,800 reviews, Descript is well-regarded. Best for: Podcast creators and editors, Video content creators, Remote interview recording.
Descript bills monthly. The pricing model is freemium.
Descript offers 5 plans: Free, Hobbyist, Creator, Business, Enterprise.