Descript is a text-based audio and video editor featuring Underlord AI co-editor, automatic transcription in 25 languages, and Studio Sound enhancement. Descript offers Overdub voice cloning, filler word removal, and multi-camera editing starting at $12/month annually.

Key Features:

• Text-Based Editing - Edit audio/video like a document


• Underlord AI Co-Editor - Intelligent editing assistance


• 20+ AI Tools - Comprehensive AI suite


• Automatic Transcription - 25 languages supported


• Filler Word Removal - Auto-delete "um," "uh," "like"


• Studio Sound - AI noise removal and voice enhancement


• Overdub Voice Cloning - Generate speech from text


• Animated Captions - Automatic subtitle generation


• Multi-Camera Editing - Sync and switch angles


• Green Screen Removal - Background replacement


• Professional Layouts - Templates and tools

Pricing:

Free: $0 (1 hr transcription/recording, 60 min remote, 720p export 1/month watermark-free, 5GB)

Creator: $15/month or $12/month annually (unlimited watermark-free, 10 remote hrs, 10 transcription hrs, 4K)

Pro: $30/month (30 remote hrs, 30 transcription hrs, unlimited AI effects)

Business: $40/month

Education/Non-Profit: $5/user/month (4 transcription hrs/month)

Platforms:

Web App, Desktop (Windows/macOS)

Alternatives:

OpusClip, Pictory, CapCut, Riverside.fm, Otter.ai, Fireflies.ai

Note: Best annual value at $12/month (Creator). Education/non-profit pricing available. Designed for podcasters, video creators, and content teams.