Descript pricing: tiers, seat costs, and hidden fees

Short answer

AI-driven podcast and video editor priced per seat. Annual prepay saves up to 35%; team caps apply on Creator and Business tiers.

Last verified: 2026-05-17 Model: seat/month Official pricing

Public pricing tiers

TierMonthlyAnnual monthly equivalentNotes

Free $0 seat/month $0 seat/month 60 mins/month, 100 AI credits one-time, 720p export.

Hobbyist $24 seat/month $16 seat/month 10 hours/month, 400 AI credits, watermark-free 1080p.

Creator $35 seat/month $24 seat/month 30 hours + 5 bonus, 800 AI credits, full Underlord, 4K.

Business $65 seat/month $50 seat/month 40 hours, 1,500 AI credits, Brand Studio, 30+ language translation.

Descript cost calculator

For 10 seats on Hobbyist, current public pricing implies $160 per month when annual pricing is available, or $240 month-to-month.

Sample stack cost at named team sizes

Descript monthly cost projection by team size, based on public per-seat pricing.
Tier	10 seats / month	25 seats / month	50 seats / month
Free	$0	$0	$0
Hobbyist	$160	$400	$800
Creator	$240	$600	$1,200
Business	$500	$1,250	$2,500

Math: per-seat tiers multiplied by seat count. Flat-fee tiers stay constant. Does not include add-ons, support tiers, implementation, or usage overages.

Hidden fees and quote risks

AI credits beyond included pool consumed at metered rate.
Creator caps at 3 seats and Business at 5; bigger teams need Enterprise.
Storage limits (1-2TB) trigger upsells for power users.

Enterprise notes

Enterprise pricing custom with SSO/SCIM, advanced security, custom terms, flexible licensing and dedicated support.

Closest alternatives

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Descript official pricing

Pricing changes frequently. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Descript cost?

Descript pricing depends on its Per-seat AI video and podcast editor subscription. The page lists public tiers and flags custom or usage-based items that require vendor confirmation.

What is the main hidden fee risk for Descript?

AI credits beyond included pool consumed at metered rate.

Which Descript alternatives should buyers compare?

Riverside.fm, Adobe Premiere Pro, Camtasia are the closest alternatives most procurement teams compare against Descript.