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Intelligence Verdict
AI tools · Dubbing, transcription and captions

Descript

“Descript is the AI video and audio editor that makes editing as easy as editing text.” Descript, in its own words

  • Yesfree plan
  • $24a month, cheapest paid plan
  • 2places it runs: web, computer app
The facts

Descript at a glance.

From Descript's own pages, read Oct 20, 2026. Prices can change at any time; check the maker's page before you pay.

Made by
Descript
What it is for
Dubbing, transcription and captionsTranscripts, captions and dubbed video.
Free plan
Yes60 media minutes per month, 100 AI credits one-time, 720p export with watermark.
Runs on
web, desktop
Plans and prices
PlanA monthWhat it includes
Hobbyist$24Monthly billing ($16/mo annual); 10 media hours/mo.
Creator$35Monthly billing ($24/mo annual); 30 media hours/mo.
Business$65Monthly billing ($50/mo annual); 40 media hours/mo.
EnterpriseNot in US$Custom.

Descript pricing, Oct 20, 2026 · company-reported

Our note: Which figure is monthly and which annual was inferred by the fetch tool from a 'Saving up to 35% over monthly plan' note.

Independent evidence

What tests of tools like this have found.

Associated Press
“But Whisper has a major flaw: It is prone to making up chunks of text or even entire sentences,”

AP via ABC News, Oct 26, 2024

Rev
“AI transcription is included with every subscription and returns a 96%+ accurate transcript in minutes.”

Rev homepage FAQ, Oct 20, 2026