Transcript-based audio and video editor with recording, captions, local exports, and AI editing.
Official sources reviewed Oct 4, 2026 · Some details not confirmed
What the free plan includes
60 media minutes monthly, 100 one-time AI credits, and watermarked 720p video exports.
Plan type
Ongoing free plan
Free allowance
60 media minutes monthly, 100 one-time AI credits, and watermarked 720p video exports.
Download on free
Yes
Watermark on free
Yes
Commercial use on free
Not confirmed
Credit card required
No
Paid plan
Hobbyist: $24/month, or $16/month effective with annual billing; includes 600 media minutes and 400 AI credits monthly, plus watermark-free 1080p export.
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The limitation that matters
Free video exports are 720p and watermarked; audio export is unlimited. Free-plan commercial rights are not stated.
Media minutes cover imported or recorded media processed in Descript, whether or not it is transcribed. Free also includes 100 one-time AI credits; Hobbyist includes 400 AI credits per month. The pricing material reviewed does not state a distinct commercial-use license for the Free plan.
Plan details can change. A source check confirms published information; it is not a hands-on quality review or a guarantee that the plan fits every project.
Check the original sources
These are the provider pages used for this record. An unconfirmed field means we could not establish a clear answer from the reviewed information.
Yes. Descript has an ongoing free plan. 60 media minutes monthly, 100 one-time AI credits, and watermarked 720p video exports.
How much does Descript cost?
Hobbyist: $24/month, or $16/month effective with annual billing; includes 600 media minutes and 400 AI credits monthly, plus watermark-free 1080p export.
Do I need a credit card to start using Descript?
No. The reviewed official sources say no credit card is required to start.
Can I download what I make on Descript's free plan?
Yes, according to the reviewed official sources. Check the export format and quality limits before relying on it.
What is the main limit of Descript's free plan?
Free video exports are 720p and watermarked; audio export is unlimited. Free-plan commercial rights are not stated.
AI meeting recorder that joins calls to transcribe, summarize and make meetings searchable, with a mobile app and Chrome extension.
Ongoing free plan
Free Basic plan with 3 hours of transcription per month, AI summaries, AI chat and search, 3 months of transcript storage and 1 month of audio storage.
↳Automatic notes and summaries for regular video meetings
·No free downloads
Keep in mindThe free plan cannot download or export transcripts, keeps transcripts for 3 months, and caps transcription at 3 hours a month.