Descript Pricing: Which AI Video and Podcast Plan Fits?
Descript combines media-hour limits, AI credits, export quality and per-editor billing. Teams should calculate cost per finished episode or accepted video rather than comparing seat prices alone.
Plans and pricing
Free
US$0/monthOne media hour monthly with limited AI tools and exports.
Best for
Testing transcription and text-based editing.
Not for
Regular publishing or watermark-free production.
Hobbyist
US$16/month annually or US$24 monthlyTen media hours, 400 AI credits and watermark-free 1080p export.
Best for
Solo creators publishing a modest monthly volume.
Not for
Professional teams requiring 4K, larger AI quotas or collaboration.
Creator / Business
Creator US$24 annually or US$35 monthly; Business US$50 annually or US$65 monthly per personHigher media hours, AI credits, 4K export and business collaboration features.
Best for
Professional creators and teams with steady production.
Not for
Users who do not consume the included hours or AI credits.
Verified from Descript's official pricing page on 2026-07-28. Prices are per person and annual rates are billed upfront.
Which Descript plan is best value?
Hobbyist is the sensible paid entry for solo creators. Creator is justified by 30 media hours, more AI credits and 4K. Business only earns its premium when team collaboration, translation, brand controls or higher allowances are used.
Calculate your exact cost →Who is overpaying for Descript?
- Teams assigning paid editor seats to reviewers
- Users paying monthly for a long-term subscription
- Creators leaving included media hours and AI credits unused
Official pricing sources
Frequently asked questions
How much is Descript Hobbyist?
The official pricing page lists US$16 per person monthly with annual billing or US$24 on monthly billing.
What should teams measure?
Measure media hours, AI credits and paid editor seats per accepted episode or video.