Descript pricing: plans, media hours and AI credits

Checked Nov 9, 2026 on Descript’s official pages (sources below). Prices change often: confirm with the provider before you buy.

Descript edits video and audio by editing a transcript. Plans are priced per person and differ in media hours and AI credits.

Figures below are quoted from descript.com/pricing as read on Nov 9, 2026. Prices change often: confirm with Descript before you buy.

Plans (per person per month)

Free
Billed annually$0
Billed monthly$0
Media60 media minutes a month
AI credits
Hobbyist
Billed annually$16
Billed monthly$24
Media10 media hours
AI credits400
Creator
Billed annually$24
Billed monthly$35
Media30 media hours, 4K export
AI credits800
Business
Billed annually$50
Billed monthly$65
Media40 media hours
AI credits1,500
Enterprise
Billed annuallyCustom
Billed monthlyCustom
Media
AI credits

Notes

Descript lists up to 35% savings on annual billing. See also Synthesia pricing and HeyGen vs Synthesia.

Descript pricing FAQ

How much does Descript cost?

Hobbyist is $16, Creator $24 and Business $50 per person per month billed annually ($24, $35 and $65 billed monthly), per descript.com on Nov 9, 2026.

Does Descript have a free plan?

Yes, with 60 media minutes a month.

Sources (official pages, read Nov 9, 2026)

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