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Descript
Edit podcasts and videos by editing the transcript, plus overdub and studio sound.
Verified July 27, 2026
- 8.4/10 Editor score
- Free tier, then $24/seat/mo Freemium
- Yes Free tier
- Verified 2 months ago Listing
- Video
- Audio
- Text
- Desktop
- Web
Best for
Podcasters and content teams who prefer text-based editing.
Not for
Cinema-style editors who need full NLE colour and VFX suites.
Use this when
- You cut podcasts or talking-head video from a script view
- Filler-word removal and overdub save hours
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Verdict
The transcript-first workflow is genuinely faster for dialogue content. Heavy visual storytelling still belongs in a traditional NLE.
Pricing & trust
Model
Freemium
Starts at
Free tier, then $24/seat/mo
Free tier
Available
Tiers
- Free — watermarked / limited hours
- Hobbyist / Creator / Business — more transcription + export features
Security and data
Compliance
GDPR, SOC 2
HIPAA
Not stated
Trains on your data
Opt-out available
About
The transcript-first workflow is genuinely faster for dialogue content. Heavy visual storytelling still belongs in a traditional NLE.