Tool comparison · Video & Reel Editors
Descript
Video editor that cuts by transcript, with recording and AI features
- Entryfrom US$16per month · per user · billed annually
- Free planyeslimited AI credits, watermark in the free plan
- Trial periodnot specified
- Interfacenot specified
- Hosting according to providernot specified
- Third-party rating4.6 / 5G2 · 932 Reviews
- YouTube
- TikTok
- Web app
- Windows
- macOS
Classification
In brief
Summarised from the provider's information. Not a test verdict.
Descript edits video and audio like a text document, removes filler words and background noise, adds subtitles (including German ones) and automatically converts to vertical format. It also offers recording with guests, screen recording, AI avatars, voice cloning and dubbing. In addition, it offers export for editing software and publishing to YouTube.
SuitsFor podcasters, YouTubers and businesses that record conversations and cut videos and clips from them.
Watch outOn the free plan, the AI credits are limited.
Target audiences per provider
- Creator & Influencer
- Podcasters & YouTubers
- Large enterprises
Source: descript.com/pricing · checked on 11/11/2026
Sources: help.descript.com/getting-started/install, help.descript.com and 2 more · checked on 11/11/2026
Controlled vocabulary
Features
The same terms as in every other profile. Anything not listed has not been reviewed by us yet.
Planning & Publishing1Media library
- yesMedia library
Source: help.descript.com/getting-started/import-overvi… · checked on 11/11/2026
Team & Approvals4Internal comments · Roles & Permissions · Multiple brands/workspaces · Change log
- yesInternal comments
- yesRoles & Permissions
- yesMultiple brands/workspaces
- yesChange log
Sources: help.descript.com/hc/en-us/articles/10255725180…, descript.com/enterprise and 1 more · checked on 11/11/2026
AI Features4AI image generator · Repurpose content with AI · AI translation · AI credits
- yesAI image generator
- yesRepurpose content with AI
- yesAI translation
- yesAI credits
Sources: descript.com/enterprise, descript.com/blog/article/best-video-editing-so… and 1 more · checked on 11/11/2026
Design5Template library · Brand kit · Remove background · Stock assets included …
- yesTemplate library
- yesBrand kit
- yesRemove background
- yesStock assets included
- yesFont library
Source: descript.com/pricing · checked on 11/11/2026
Video22Trim & Cut · Automatic subtitles · German subtitles · Automatically to vertical format …
- yesTrim & Cut
- yesAutomatic subtitles
- yesGerman subtitles
- yesAutomatically to vertical format
- yesAI highlight detection
- yesCut via transcript
- yesRemove filler words
- yesText to video
- yesAI avatars
- yesCustom avatar
- yesAI voiceover
- yesvoice cloning
- yesVideo templates
- yesWatermark-free export
- yes4K export
- yesScreen recording
- yesRemote recording
- yesPublish directly from the editor
- yesTalking Photo
- yesAI dubbing in other languages
- yesRemove background noise
- yesExport to Premiere Pro/DaVinci Resolve
Sources: descript.com, descript.com/pricing and 5 more · checked on 11/11/2026
Administration & Security1Single Sign-On
- yesSingle Sign-On
Source: descript.com/enterprise · checked on 11/11/2026
Service & Support2Onboarding included · Dedicated point of contact
- yesOnboarding included
- yesDedicated point of contact
Source: descript.com/pricing · checked on 11/11/2026
3 networks
Networks
What Descript can do per network, as described by the provider.
- YouTubePublishingExport
- TikTokPublishingExport
- InstagramPublishingExport
Show full matrix 3 networks × 2 capabilities
| Network | Publish directly | Export in network format |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube | yes | yes |
| TikTok | not specified | yes |
| not specified | yes |
Source: help.descript.com/export-and-share/youtube · checked on 11/11/2026
Per pricing page
Costs & Plans
Amounts as the provider displays them. Limits per plan, where stated.
Free
US$0
per month
- 100 AI credits
- 1 Users
Hobbyist
US$16
per month · per user · billed annually
US$24 with monthly payment- 1 Users
- 400 AI credits
Creator
US$24
per month · per user · billed annually
US$35 with monthly payment- 800 AI credits
Business
US$50
per month · per user · billed annually
US$65 with monthly payment- 1,500 AI credits
Enterprise
no price information
Source: descript.com/pricing · checked on 11/11/2026
Current prices from the providerAccording to the provider
Privacy & Security
We reproduce what the provider states. This is not a legal assessment.
- Provider's GDPR statementyesyes, per provider
- Data Processing Agreement (DPA)not specified
- Hostingnot specified
- EU-US Data Privacy Frameworknot specified
- ISO 27001 certificationnot specified
- SOC 2 reportyesyes, per provider
- SSO via SAMLyesyes, per provider
- User management via SCIMyesyes, per provider
- Customer data not used for AI trainingnono, according to provider
Show all 26 criteria 21 not specified
- yesProvider's GDPR statement
- not specifiedData Processing Agreement (DPA)
- not specifiedProvider headquartered in the EU
- not specifiedProvider from the DACH region
- not specifiedHosting in the EU
- not specifiedHosting in Germany
- not specifiedChoice of server location
- not specifiedEU-US Data Privacy Framework
- not specifiedEU Standard Contractual Clauses
- not specifiedList of subprocessors
- not specifiedISO 27001 certification
- yesSOC 2 report
- not specifiedBSI C5 attestation
- yesSSO via SAML
- yesUser management via SCIM
- not specifiedRegular penetration tests
- not specifiedTrust Center
- not specifiedMeta Business Partner
- not specifiedTikTok Marketing Partner
- not specifiedLinkedIn Marketing Partner
- noCustomer data not used for AI training
- not specifiedAccessibility statement
- not specifiedUS hosting
- not specifiedHosting in Switzerland
- not specifiedCISIS12 certification
- not specifiedMeta Tech Provider
Sources: descript.com/security, descript.com/enterprise and 1 more · checked on 11/11/2026
1 listed
Integrations
connections that the provider itself names.
- Google Drive
Source: help.descript.com/getting-started/import-overvi… · checked on 11/11/2026
From third parties
Reviews
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- OMR Reviews0.0/ 51 Reviews · retrieved on 11/11/2026View at OMR Reviews
- G24.6/ 5932 Reviews · retrieved on 11/11/2026View at G2
- Capterra4.6/ 5185 Reviews · retrieved on 11/11/2026View at Capterra
- Trustpilot2.5/ 5294 Reviews · retrieved on 11/11/2026rates the company (service, billing), not the softwareView at Trustpilot
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Status 11/11/2026
Sources
Every page this profile is drawn from, with the date it was checked. The status shown above is the oldest of this data.
17 sources, oldest check on 11/11/2026. descript.com (8) · help.descript.com (5) · omr.com (1) · capterra.com (1) · g2.com (1) · trustpilot.com (1)
Show all addresses with check date
| 01 | help.descript.com/Languages | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 02 | help.descript.com/export-and-share/youtubeNetworks, Features | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 03 | help.descript.com/getting-started/import-overviewFeatures, Integrations | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 04 | help.descript.com/getting-started/installPlatforms, Languages | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 05 | help.descript.com/hc/en-us/articles/10255725180685-Project-access-and-collaborator-roles-in-DescriptFeatures | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 06 | omr.com/de/reviews/product/descriptReviews | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 07 | capterra.com/p/230702/Descript/reviews/Reviews | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 08 | descript.com/Features | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 09 | descript.com/blog/article/best-video-editing-software-for-youtubeFeatures | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 10 | descript.com/customers/linkedinFeatures | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 11 | descript.com/enterpriseFeatures, Privacy & Security | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 12 | descript.com/pricingTarget audiences, Positioning, Features, Costs & Plans, Billing | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 13 | descript.com/securityPrivacy & Security | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 14 | descript.com/studio-soundFeatures | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 15 | descript.com/termsProvider, Privacy & Security | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 16 | g2.com/sellers/descriptReviews | checked on 11/11/2026 |
| 17 | trustpilot.com/review/descript.comReviews | checked on 11/11/2026 |
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