Descript is an AI video and audio editing platform where users edit media by editing a text transcript — removing filler words, generating captions, dubbing into 30+ languages, and exporting in up to 4K. Compared on compliance credentials and transcript-based editing, it is the most privacy-friendly and enterprise-ready AI video editing tool in the category.
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AI video generation and editing tools — create, edit and enhance video content with artificial intelligence.
Who it's for
- Individuals looking for fast, capable AI assistance
- Small businesses wanting to automate repetitive work
- Teams that need a reliable AI they can trust
Free
Free
- 60 media minutes/month
- 100 one-time AI credits
- 720p export with watermark
- 5GB storage
Hobbyist
US$24/mo
US$16/yr billed annually
- 10 media hours/month
- 400 AI credits/month
- 1080p watermark-free export
- Studio Sound
- AI speech with voice clones
Creator
US$35/mo
US$24/yr billed annually
- 30 media hours/month
- 800 AI credits/month
- 4K export
- Full Underlord AI
- 20+ AI tools
- Royalty-free stock media
Business
US$65/mo
US$50/yr billed annually
- 40 media hours/month
- 1,500 AI credits/month
- Brand Studio
- Translation and dubbing in 30+ languages
- Custom avatars
- Priority support
Enterprise
Price not listed
- Custom AI credits and media hours
- SOC2 Type II compliance
- SSO/SCIM
- Dedicated customer success manager
- Custom terms
Always check the provider's site for the latest pricing.
Free tier availableYes
API accessYes
Open sourceNo
Enterprise readyYes
GDPR compliantYes
MFA supportedNo
Trains on your dataNo
SOC 2 certifiedYes — tier coverage not verified
ISO 27001No
Pros
- +SOC2 Type II and GDPR compliant — strongest compliance credentials in the video category
- +Transcript-based editing removes filler words and errors as easily as editing a document
- +No AI training on user content by default — explicit opt-in required (confirmed from security page)
- +API included with all paid plans for automating transcription, captions, and publishing
Cons
- −End-user MFA not confirmed — employee systems only per security page
- −ISO 27001 not confirmed from official sources
- −AI credits cap at 1,500/month on Business plan — may deplete with heavy video generation use