Edit video and podcasts by editing text, with AI voices and overdub.

Overview

Descript is an AI audio/video editor that lets you edit media by editing its transcript. It adds AI features like Overdub voice cloning, filler-word removal, and studio sound for creators and teams.

Key Features

  • Edit media via transcript
  • Overdub AI voice cloning
  • Filler-word and ‘um’ removal
  • Studio Sound enhancement
  • Screen recording and clips

Pricing

PlanPriceFor
Free$0Basic
Hobbyist$19/moCreators
Creator$35/moPros

Comparison

Compared to Runway, Descript is best for transcript-based podcast/video editing rather than generative video.

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Descript Current

Edit video and podcasts by editing text, with AI voices and overdub.

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Free $0 · From $19/mo

Text-to-speech and voice cloning platform with some of the most natural AI voices available.

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A creator-focused AI video generation and editing platform — text-to-video and image-to-video in one place.

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Free $0 · From $15/mo
Editor’s Review
4.4/5
Pros
  • +Edit audio by editing text
  • +Studio Sound cleanup
  • +Transcription built in
Cons
  • Export limits on lower tiers
  • Can mangle heavy accents

Our take: Descript turned audio editing into word processing — fix a 'um' by deleting a word. A must for podcasters.

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