Video generation · A-tier

Descript

Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript, with Overdub voice and screen recording.

Best for

Cutting interviews, podcasts, and screen recordings by editing the words.

What it is

Descript edits video and audio by editing the transcript. It also records screens and includes Overdub, a text-to-speech voice. It is an editor that uses AI, not a text-to-video model. Use it when you already have footage.

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Score breakdown

Capability 40%82
Ease 25%86
Value 20%74
Momentum 15%72

Pricing

Freemium

Starting price: check site

A free editor tier and paid plans for more transcription hours and Overdub. Check the current hour limits.

Dates

Released 2017 (year precision).

Added to StackPick 14 Oct 2026.

Alternatives

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HeyGen

Scripted presenter videos and translating an existing talk into another language.

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ElevenLabs

Product voice, narration, and cloning when quality is the bar.

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Runway

Short generated clips plus a timeline, in one subscription.

Questions

What is Descript best for?

Cutting interviews, podcasts, and screen recordings by editing the words.

How much does Descript cost?

Freemium. Starting price: check site. A free editor tier and paid plans for more transcription hours and Overdub. Check the current hour limits.

What are alternatives to Descript?

HeyGen, ElevenLabs, Runway are the alternatives we file next to it. Open a comparison when one exists.