Descript: What It Does, Pricing and Trial Terms (2026)

What Descript does

Descript describes itself this way: “Descript is the AI video and audio editor that makes editing as easy as editing text.”

Its homepage leads with these points: “AI-editing for every kind of video”, “The whole workflow, right here”, “Multiply” and “AI tools that change what’s possible”.

The site’s main menu covers Create Clips, AI Avatars, Show notes, Translation, Eye Contact and Green Screen.

Pricing and plans

We couldn’t find prices on Descript’s public pages. Some tools only show pricing after sign-up or on request, so ask for a quote in writing before you commit. There is a free plan or free version, so you can try the basics without paying.

Pricing page: descript.com/pricing

Trials, refunds and cancelling

• The site says you can start without a credit card.

Support and company details

• Ways to get help: live chat or email or contact form.
• In business since 2017, according to the site.
• Social accounts linked from the site: Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and X.
• The shop runs on Magento.

Before you sign up for Descript

• Check whether the price is per user, per month or billed yearly up front.
• Look for a free plan or trial and whether it needs a card; note the date it converts to paid.
• Read the refund policy for annual plans before you pay for a year.
• Check which platforms are supported: web, Windows, Mac, iOS, Android.

Questions about Descript