Descript is AI video and audio editing software that lets you cut a recording by editing its transcript, built for podcasters, creators and business teams.
The biggest saving isn't a code at all: annual billing costs up to 35% less than paying month to month on the paid plans.
Descript says it was created by people who disliked editing on a timeline, and the app now handles recording, editing and sharing in one place. Remote guests can be recorded in Rooms, screens captured with a built-in recorder, and footage cleaned up with tools like Studio Sound and eye contact correction. An AI co-editor called Underlord takes instructions and carries out edits, and other features produce captions, translations, generated B-roll and short clips for social platforms.
Teams can leave comments right on a shared video link, developers can edit through an API or MCP, and non-profits can apply for special rates. The company reports raising $100M, with the OpenAI Startup Fund and Andreessen Horowitz among its main backers.
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Descript coupon searches peak in January, about 1.5× a typical month, and dip lowest in July.
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Does Descript have a student discount?
Yes. Students, educators and non-profits apply for special Descript pricing through the company's own forms.
What payment methods does Descript accept?
Plans are paid by credit card, and Enterprise customers on invoicing can pay by ACH transfer instead.
More about shopping at Descript
Free plan
The $0 plan includes 1 media hour a month and needs no credit card to start editing.
Hobbyist and Creator
Hobbyist runs $16-$24 per person a month with 10 media hours; Creator costs $24-$35 with 30 media hours and 800 AI credits.
Business and Enterprise
Business is $50-$65 a month with 40 media hours and 1500 AI credits, while Enterprise pricing is custom.
Annual billing
The lower price on each paid plan is the annual rate, which saves up to 35% compared with monthly billing.
Cancellation
You can cancel any time from your Descript subscription page, and you can also delete your account and its data.
Descript sells subscriptions, so the saving comes mainly from the plan and billing choice rather than from a code.
Start on the free plan, which needs no card, and see whether 1 media hour a month covers your editing.
When you upgrade, switch the pricing toggle to annual billing: Hobbyist drops to $16 per person a month instead of $24, and Business to $50 instead of $65.
Students, educators and non-profits should send the special-rate form before subscribing, since those rates come from Descript directly rather than from a public offer.
More ways to save at Descript
Match the plan to your media hours before paying: Hobbyist gives 10, Creator 30 and Business 40, with AI credits rising from 400 to 1500.
Paying for Creator when 10 hours a month is enough means paying for transcript time you won't edit.
Teams should weigh the per-person price on Hobbyist, since every editor adds a seat.
Because cancelling works any time from the subscription page, a monthly plan for one project and a switch to annual later is a reasonable way to test the fit.
Descript questions, answered
Does Descript have a free plan?
The Free plan costs $0, includes 1 media hour a month and needs no credit card.
How much does annual billing save on Descript?
Annual billing saves up to 35% over monthly. Creator, for example, runs $24-$35 a month depending on the billing choice.
Is there a Descript student or educator discount?
Students and educators can request special rates through Descript's own form. Non-profits have a form for their rates too.
How do you cancel a Descript subscription?
Cancellation works any time from your Descript subscription page. You can also delete your account and its data.