Descript Pricing (2026)
Full breakdown of Descript plans, costs, and what you get at each tier. See how it compares to other AI video generation tools.
Descript pricing
AI Video GenerationChecked Aug 2026- Hobbyist$24/monthor $16/month billed yearly
Free option: Free (1 hr media/mo).
Usage limits are approximate. Mixed limits: Monthly media hours plus a separate AI credit pool
What it covers
Text-based video and podcast editing with transcription and AI voice tools.
- Edit video and audio by editing the transcript
- Automatic transcription
- Filler-word and silence removal
- AI voice cloning with Overdub
- Media hours plus AI credits metering
Cost projections
| Period | Monthly billing | Annual billing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $24 | $16 |
| 3 months | $72 | $48 |
| 6 months | $144 | $96 |
| 12 months | $288 | $192 |
| Annual savings | Save $96/yr |
Compare AI Video Generation pricing
| Tool | Monthly | Annual | Free tier | Usage limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descript | $24/month | $16/month | Yes | Monthly media hours plus a separate AI credit pool |
| Runway | $15/month | $12/month | Yes | 625 monthly credits; per-clip cost varies by model and length |
| Pika | $10/month | $8/month | Yes | Monthly video credits; ~80 credits per 10s 1080p clip |
| Luma Dream Machine | $9.99/month | $9.99/month | Yes | Monthly generation allowance for video; exact allotments vary |
| Kling | $10/month | $6.67/month | Yes | ~660 monthly credits for video generation |
| HeyGen | $29/month | $24/month | Yes | ~600 monthly credits for avatar videos and translations |
| Synthesia | $29/month | $18/month | Yes | ~10 minutes of generated video per month |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Descript cost?
Descript Hobbyist costs $24/mo billed monthly (or $16/mo billed annually) with 10 media hours and 400 AI credits per month. Creator at $35/mo and Business tiers add more. A free plan with 1 media hour is available.
Is Descript free to use?
Yes, Descript offers a free plan with 60 media minutes per month and a one-time AI credit allotment, enough to evaluate text-based editing. Paid plans start at $24/mo billed monthly.
How do Descript media hours and AI credits work?
Descript meters two things separately: media hours (how much footage you can process each month) and AI credits (consumed by AI features like Overdub and eye contact). Both reset monthly and higher plans raise both caps.
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