AI App · Video & Audio

Descript for Small Business

Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript.

What Descript does

Descript transcribes your recording and lets you edit audio and video by editing text. AI features remove filler words, improve audio quality, generate captions, create clips for social media and correct eye contact.

Best for

Podcasts and webinars
Talking-head marketing videos
Beginners who find timelines hard

How small businesses use Descript

Cut a webinar into social clips
Remove 'ums' from a podcast
Add captions to a training video

Quick facts
Type	AI App
Category	Video & Audio
Made by	Descript
Pricing	Free plan; paid creator and business plans
Main tradeoff	The free plan is limited, so regular production work usually needs a paid creator or business plan.
Added	Oct 16, 2026
Last reviewed	Oct 16, 2026

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Descript: common questions

Who should use Descript?

Descript suits podcasts and webinars, talking-head marketing videos and beginners who find timelines hard.

When should you choose something else instead of Descript?

The free plan is limited, so regular production work usually needs a paid creator or business plan. If that matters for your business, compare other options such as CapCut, ElevenLabs and HeyGen.

Is Descript free?

Descript pricing: Free plan; paid creator and business plans. Pricing changes often, so confirm current plans on the official website before you buy.