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Descript

Edit video like editing a doc

Best Editor Free plan Since 2017
8.3
Score

Descript lets you edit video by editing text. Delete a sentence from the transcript, the video cuts automatically. Includes AI voice cloning, filler word removal, and screen recording.

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Pricing

Free
Free

10 transcription hours, 5 AI voice mins, watermarked

Hobbyist
$24/mo

20 transcription hours/month, 1 hr AI voice, 4K export

Business
$33/mo

40 hrs transcription, 10 hr AI voice, team features, brand kit

Enterprise
Custom

Custom pricing, unlimited everything, SSO, admin controls

Key Features

Pros

  • + Revolutionary editing paradigm
  • + Best podcast/video editing workflow
  • + Filler word removal is magic
  • + Eye contact correction works well

Cons

  • − Not for AI video generation
  • − Learning the text-editing model takes time
  • − Heavy app (slow on older machines)
Our Verdict

Different category from the others - Descript is an editor, not a generator. If you have footage and want to edit it fast, this is unmatched. Text-based editing is the future.

Best for: Podcasters and video editors who want faster post-production

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