--- description: Review of Descript Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Descript | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Transcription Software](/directory/4397/transcription/software) > [Descript](/software/235684/descript) # Descript Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/235684/descript Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/235684/descript?page=2) > Descript is a powerful all-in-one multimedia editor that makes editing as easy as a word doc. Record, edit, mix, collaborate, and master your audio and video with Descript. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 183 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 183 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Descript - **Founded**: 2017 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$15.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Descript offers a free basic account with screen recording, collaboration features, and 3 hours of transcription. Only editors pay. The three types of paid accounts include: • Creator: $12/editor/month (annual) or $15/editor/month (monthly) • Pro: $24/editor/month (annual) or $30/editor/month (monthly) • Enterprise: Get in touch with us for custom pricing. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - AI Voices - AI/Machine Learning - API - Annotations - Audio Capture - Audio Editor - Audio Manipulation - Audio Mixing - Audio Recording - Audio/video file upload - Automatic Formatting - Automatic Transcription - Automatic Transcription Services - Backup and Recovery - Call Recording - Call Scripting - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Creation - Content Management ## Integrations (9 total) - Asana - Box - Dropbox Business - Evernote Teams - Gmail - Google Drive - OneDrive - Slack - Zapier ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Transcription Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4397/transcription/software) ## Related Categories - [Transcription Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4397/transcription/software) - [Video Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4729/video-editing/software) - [Speech Recognition Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4139/speech-recognition/software) - [Screen Recording Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4595/screen-recording/software) - [Audio Editing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4645/audio-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I have to spend too much time cleaning up the transcript between transcript errors and Speaker labels, If those worked well, I could greatly reduce the time it takes me to get a podcast ready to publish. > > Overall ok. Fix the 2 issues described above and I go from an 8 to a 9.5 ----- ### "Great Audio Editor - Beginner Friendly" — 5.0/5 > **Katja** | *25 November 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Extremely user friendly. I was able to get started editing audio files immediately. This software is so easy to use and really speeds up the editing process. > > **Cons**: It's cloud based, so you can't use it without internet access. While it's very easy to use, it lacks some of the features that come with more complex systems (i.e. complex audio processing options, like equalizers and advanced effects) > > Descript is a game-changer for anyone looking to streamline their audio and video editing process--especially for beginners. It has great features like automatic transcription, screen recording, and text-based editing. The ability to edit media files as easily as editing a Word document saves significant time and effort. ----- ### "Misleading plan. Heavy bots presence with zero support." — 2.0/5 > **DeAnda R.** | *7 April 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: The easy file upload process. That's it. The only good thing is that file uploading is fairly easy to do. > > **Cons**: Almost everything else is a pain. The app/site is not particularly user-friendly. The bots are constantly popping up to urge a pay plan, which would happen if full-service were available. At the very least, a 90-day assessment. Descript DOES NOT offer a full trial/free plan and is therefore NOT a good video editing tool. > > The trial/free plan is a major lure to move you to paid. This is without providing support or real-time usage. The trial/free plan claims each month, you are provided with usage credits/minutes. But my experience 1st used there was NO monthly minutes provided, only big+bold adv to upgrade to a paid plan. Misleading bots with zero support. ----- ### "This Ai software is like no other" — 5.0/5 > **Timothy** | *25 August 2022* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1) I like the realistic-sounding voices 2) I like the large selection of voices 3) I like the ability to change the pitch and speed of each voice 4) I like the male and female options 5) I like the fact that you can copy and paste large amounts of text at one time to edit 6) > > **Cons**: 1) The learning curve can be a bit much 2) Not enough tutorials that get right to the point > > I love this software it is one of the most realistic Ai text to speech out there in 2022 hands down. You can adjust the spelling of the word if the Ai does not pronounce it correctly and adjust the length of time between words in increments. I've loaded 1,000 words in at a time or more with no problem and it only takes a minute or two to process then it's ready to go, in other words, it is fast. ----- ### "project editor for visual learners" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *17 June 2021* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that I can edit a video based on the visual transcription, The AI and that while I'm recording I get a transcription simultaneously. The features I desire most are a dark mode feature, a chroma key feature so I can add light overlay and animation. I would also like a pause feature added to screen recording and voice recording because I use this to help me think in between recording without stopping the session. And please fix bugs such a lagging. And the integrations I would recommend are Audacity, Davinci Resolve, and Anchor FM because that is what I use. > > **Cons**: Sometimes there are glitches if I am working in multiple windows and Ill get error codes. Sometimes it's hard to place tracks on the timeline, You click where you want it to go and it goes somewhere else in the project. I want some filler words to stay included and it's hard for me to figure out how to keep them. When I record audio and mess up, the overdub function doesn't pop up when I right-click. I wish the zoom and pan were smoother looking. > > Overall it's an innovative product and a lot more cost-effective than others on the market. It may not be perfect but it has helped me a lot in my projects. 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