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Is Descript free?

Yes, Descript has a free plan, but its AI credits don't renew. In Zekai's review of Descript, the free plan gives you 60 media minutes a month and 100 AI credits, one time only, with 720p export.

How much does Descript cost in 2026?

Descript Hobbyist costs $24 a month, or $16 a month billed yearly, with 10 media hours, 400 AI credits a month and watermark-free 1080p export. Creator costs $35, or $24 yearly, with 30 hours, 800 credits and 4K export. Business is $65, or $50 yearly.

What does Zekai score Descript?

Zekai scores Descript 9.2 out of 10. Ease of use and time saving each score 9.4. The lowest score is accuracy, at 8.8.

What are the best Descript alternatives?

The top-rated alternatives on Zekai are CapCut Pro at 9.5, Scribe at 9.4 and Riverside at 9.1, and all three have free plans. Save this, and compare them all on zekaiwork.com.