Descript Review 2026
AI-editing for every kind of video
What is Descript?
Descript is an AI video and podcast editor where editing is as easy as typing, using text-based editing of an instant transcript. Its AI agent Underlord can write scripts, design layouts, and generate video.
Best for
Mixed
Use cases
- Video editing
- Podcast editing
- Social clips
- Sales enablement
- Training videos
Key features
Text-based editing
Transcription
Underlord AI co-editor
Studio Sound
Avatars
Generative video
Pricing
Model
freemium
Price range
Free $0; Hobbyist $16; Creator $24/mo
Free tier
Yes
Companies hiring for Descript experience
- San Francisco, CA Marketing$145K – 160K
- San Francisco, CA or Remote, US RemoteMarketing$110K – 140K
- San Francisco, CA or Remote, US RemoteMarketing$130K – 165K
- San Francisco, CA Marketing$145K – 165K
- San Francisco, CAMarketing$210K – 230K
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