Descript vs invideo: tool pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Descript edits video and audio by editing a transcript. Plans are priced per person and differ in media hours and AI credits.
invideo AI turns prompts into videos and also sells access to third-party image and video models. Plans are priced per seat with a monthly credit allowance.
Listed A to Z, from descript.com and invideo.io. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Free, Hobbyist, Creator, Business, Enterprise
- Free option
- Free: $0
- Published prices
- Free, Hobbyist $16, Creator $24 and Business $50 per person per month billed annually, monthly prices, media hours and AI credits.
- Main price table
- Starter, Plus, Max
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Starter $10, Plus $30, Max $75 per seat/month billed annually (shown at 50% off), with 400 to 5,000 credits a month.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: Descript checked Nov 10, 2026, invideo checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Descript lists 5 entries (Free, Hobbyist, Creator, Business, Enterprise); invideo lists 3 (Starter, Plus, Max).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Descript: Hobbyist $16, billed annually. invideo: Starter $10/mo. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. Descript: Free: $0. invideo: none in the published plan table.
- How prices are quoted. Descript: “Plans (per person per month)”. invideo: “Plans (per seat, billed annually)”.
Descript plans and prices
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Media | AI credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | $0 | 60 media minutes a month | |
| Hobbyist | $16 | $24 | 10 media hours | 400 |
| Creator | $24 | $35 | 30 media hours, 4K export | 800 |
| Business | $50 | $65 | 40 media hours | 1,500 |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
From descript.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Descript pricing.
invideo plans and prices
| Plan | Price shown | Regular price | Credits per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $10/month | $20/month | 400 |
| Plus | $30/month | $60/month | 2,000 |
| Max | $75/month | $150/month | 5,000 |
All three plans were shown at 50% off on Nov 10, 2026. Promotions change; check the page.
From invideo.io, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: invideo pricing.
FAQ
How much does Descript cost?
Free, Hobbyist $16, Creator $24 and Business $50 per person per month billed annually, monthly prices, media hours and AI credits. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
How much does invideo cost?
Starter $10, Plus $30, Max $75 per seat/month billed annually (shown at 50% off), with 400 to 5,000 credits a month. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do Descript and invideo have a free option?
Descript: Free: $0. invideo: none in the published plan table.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Descript or invideo?
Lowest listed paid tier: Descript Hobbyist $16, billed annually; invideo Starter $10/mo (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Descript or invideo?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: descript.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and invideo.io (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
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