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Descript
San Francisco-based multimedia software company founded 2017. Private. Operates in audio/video editing market. Serves content creators, podcasters, journalists, and corporate communications teams with AI-powered text-based editing platform.
Entry price
$16
Hobbyist · /mo, billed annually
Plans tracked
5
no add-ons
Pricing changes
1
Latest Jul 13, 2026
Pricing model
Subscription
Free tier available
Pricing Change History
1 change20261 change
Week 29 · Jul 13, 2026
Packaging
WeeklyDescript strips bonus AI credits & media hours from Creator and Business plans
Descript removed the bonus media hours and AI credits stacked on top of Creator (+5 hrs / +500 credits) and Business (+10 hrs / +1000 credits) monthly allotments; base plan prices and listed amounts are unchanged.
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Ask the agentCurrent plans
Captured| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
| Hobbyist | $16 /mobilled annually |
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| Creator | $24 /mobilled annually |
| |
| Business | $50 /mobilled annually |
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| Enterprise | Contact |
Company Facts
CategoryMarketing & Content
Free tierYes
Employees101-1000
Tracked sinceFeb 26, 2026
Pricing last seenJul 13, 2026
Websitedescript.com
How Descript compares with its peers
| Company | Entry price | Last change |
|---|---|---|
A Adobe | $4.99 /mo, billed annually | Jul 3, 2026 |
I IXL Learning (Canada) | CAD 8.25 /mo, billed annually | — |
O OpusClip | $14.5 /mo, billed annually | Oct 19, 2026 |
S Synthesia | $14 /mo, billed annually | Oct 29, 2026 |
R Runway | $12 /mo, billed annually | Oct 26, 2026 |
L Loom | $15 /user/mo, billed annually | Oct 8, 2026 |
Descript pricing FAQ
- How much does Descript cost?
- Descript pricing starts at $16/mo on Hobbyist, billed annually. Descript lists 5 plans on its pricing page; the Free plan is free.
- Does Descript have a free plan?
- Yes. Descript's Free plan is free; paid plans start at $16/mo on Hobbyist, billed annually.
- What pricing model does Descript use?
- Descript uses subscription pricing across 5 plans, with a free tier.
- When did Descript last change its pricing?
- Jul 13, 2026: Descript strips bonus AI credits & media hours from Creator and Business plans.
- How often has Descript changed its pricing?
- Pulse has recorded 1 pricing change for Descript since it started tracking on Feb 26, 2026; the pricing page was last captured on Jul 13, 2026.