Descript pricing in one line
Free plan; Hobbyist $24/mo ($16 annual), Creator $35/mo ($24 annual).
Descript has a free plan for learning, then paid plans priced by media hours and AI credits. Annual billing is cheaper than monthly.
Every Descript plan
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 60 media minutes/month, 720p export |
| Hobbyist | $24/mo monthly · $16/mo annual | 10 media hours, 400 AI credits, 1080p watermark-free export |
| Creator | $35/mo monthly · $24/mo annual | 30 media hours, 800 AI credits, 4K export |
| Business | $65/mo monthly · $50/mo annual | 40 media hours, 1,500 AI credits, brand tools, dubbing |
Official sources, checked Nov 2026. Descript. Prices in USD unless shown otherwise. Vendors change pricing, so confirm on their site before buying.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, 1 media hour/month, 720p export.
Who Descript suits
Descript suits podcasters and YouTubers who would rather edit a transcript than a timeline.
Descript
Free plan; Hobbyist $24/mo ($16 annual), Creator $35/mo ($24 annual)
- Edit audio and video like a document
- Free plan to learn the workflow
- 4K export from Creator
- Free exports top out at 720p
- Media hours and AI credits are capped monthly
- Monthly billing costs up to 50% more than annual
Descript compared with alternatives
| Tool | Pricing | Free plan or trial |
|---|---|---|
| Descript | Free plan; Hobbyist $24/mo ($16 annual), Creator $35/mo ($24 annual) | Yes, 1 media hour/month, 720p export |
| Riverside | Free plan; Pro $29/mo ($24 annual), Grow $39/mo ($34 annual) | Yes, 720p with watermark, 2 hours of multi-track recording |
| OpusClip | Free plan; Starter $15/mo, Pro $29/mo | Yes, watermarked exports that expire after 3 days |
Official sources, checked Nov 2026. Descript · Riverside · OpusClip. Prices in USD unless shown otherwise. Vendors change pricing, so confirm on their site before buying.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Descript cost?
Free plan; Hobbyist $24/mo ($16 annual), Creator $35/mo ($24 annual). Checked Nov 2026 on the official pricing page.
Does Descript have a free plan?
Yes, 1 media hour/month, 720p export.
What is a good alternative to Descript?
Worth comparing are Riverside, OpusClip. Each one is priced in the table above.
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