AI Video Generation

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AI-powered video and podcast editor where you edit video by editing the transcript — plus overdub, filler removal, and AI dubbing

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4.3

Rating

$16/mo

Price

Yes

Free plan

8M+

Users

Key features

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Text-based video editing is genuinely transformative — edit video like a Word document
  • Remove Filler Words automatically eliminates ums, ahs, and false starts in one click
  • Studio Sound AI removes background noise better than most dedicated audio tools
  • Creator plan at $24/mo annual offers 30 hrs media + full stock library — strong value
  • Mac and Windows desktop apps available — works offline unlike browser-only competitors
  • AI Translate/Dub in 30+ languages on Business enables multilingual content

Cons

  • Learning curve for users coming from traditional timeline editors (Premiere, Final Cut)
  • Business plan required for AI dubbing — expensive at $50/mo for a single feature
  • Free plan 100 AI credits are one-time only — renews to 0 each month
  • 4K export requires Creator plan ($24/mo) — Hobbyist limited to 1080p
  • Upload-only workflow — no built-in screen recorder or webcam capture

Plans & pricing

Descript pricing plans
PlanPriceFeatures
FreeFree 60 min media/month, 100 AI credits (one-time), 720p export, 5GB storage60 minutes of media per month, 100 AI credits (one-time allocation), 720p export, 5 GB storage, Text-based editing, AI tools (limited), 1 person
Hobbyist$16/mo $16/mo billed annually or $24/mo monthly. Save 35% annually.10 media hours/month, 400 AI credits/month, 1080p watermark-free export, Underlord AI access, Studio Sound (background noise removal), Remove Filler Words, AI Speech with voice clones, 1 person
Creator$24/mo $24/mo billed annually or $35/mo monthly. Save 35% annually.30 media hours/month (+5 bonus), 800 AI credits/month (+500 bonus), 4K export, Full Underlord AI access, 20+ AI tools, Generate video from script, Unlimited royalty-free stock media, Up to 3 people
Business$50/mo $50/mo billed annually or $65/mo monthly. Save 23% annually.40 media hours/month (+10 bonus), 1,500 AI credits/month (+1,000 bonus), Brand Studio, AI Translate/dub in 30+ languages, Custom avatars, Priority support, Up to 5 people
EnterpriseCustom pricing Custom pricing — contact salesAdvanced security, SSO/SCIM, Granular brand controls, Custom credits and minutes, Flexible licensing

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