Descript

Descript is an innovative AI-driven video editing software that revolutionizes content creation by enabling users to edit videos and podcasts through text-based transcription, making it accessible for creators, marketers, educators, and teams without advanced editing skills. Launched as a collaborative tool, it automates repetitive tasks, supports real-time teamwork, and integrates professional features for high-quality outputs, trusted by companies like Amazon, Canva, Salesforce, and Spotify. As of 2025, it's rated 4.6/5 on G2 as a top choice for video editing, AI video generators, screen capture, and text-to-speech.

Key Features

• Text-Based Editing: Edit video/audio by modifying an instant transcript; timeline controls for precision timing, cross-talk removal, and color correction.
• AI Tools: Underlord (AI co-editor) for script editing, video design, and custom image generation; AI Speech for voice cloning and video regeneration; Studio Sound for noise removal; filler word elimination; clip creation; and over 20 AI features in premium tiers.
• Collaboration: Streamlined team editing with shared projects and feedback tools.
• Assets and Templates: Royalty-free stock library with GIFs, B-roll, music, and AI-generated images; professionally designed layouts with customizable fonts, colors, and branded packs.
• Recording and Export: Online camera/screen/voice recording; exports in 720p (free with watermarks), 1080p (Hobbyist), or 4K (Creator) without watermarks.

Pricing and Accessibility

• Free: $0/month – 1 media hour/month, 100 AI credits signup bonus, 720p exports with watermarks, limited Underlord/AI Speech trial.
• Hobbyist: $16/month – 10 media hours/month, 400 AI credits/month, 1080p watermark-free exports, full Underlord and basic AI tools.
• Creator (Most Popular): $24/month – 30 media hours/month, 800 AI credits/month, 4K watermark-free exports, unlimited stock media, video generation with latest AI models; top-ups available.