Video and audio editingRecord prod_descript
AI-assisted audio and video editing plans for individual creators and teams.
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Direct pricing answers
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Based on TierDrift's Aug 23, 2026 review, Descript paid plans start with Hobbyist at $16 / person / month · Annual billing. A Free plan is also listed at $0. The displayed monthly equivalent requires annual billing; TierDrift does not infer a month-to-month price.
Using the recorded Hobbyist price of $16 / person / month · Annual billing, 10 seats cost $160 per month, or $1,920 over 12 months. Recorded qualification: Annual billing. The displayed monthly equivalent requires annual billing; TierDrift does not infer a month-to-month price. Taxes, usage, discounts, minimums, and add-ons are excluded.
Use the team cost calculatorYes. Descript lists Free at $0 on the official pricing page reviewed Aug 23, 2026. Recorded plan highlights: Text-based editing; Limited AI tools. The first paid plan is Hobbyist at $16 / person / month · Annual billing.
All 3 public Descript paid prices on the official page reviewed Aug 23, 2026 require annual billing; per-month figures such as Hobbyist at $16 / person / month · Annual billing are annual-billing monthly equivalents. TierDrift does not infer a month-to-month rate; check the official page for monthly billing options.
Not for every tier. Enterprise is quote-based: the official page reviewed Aug 23, 2026 shows no price for it, so TierDrift records it as unlisted instead of estimating. The highest public price is Business at $50 / person / month · Annual billing.
Current pricing
Prices normalized to the billing interval shown by the source
Text-based editing and limited AI tools for getting started.
$0
Watermark-free editing for individual projects.
$16 / person / month
Annual billing
Annual base cost at the listed rate: $192 per seat. Price qualifications above apply; taxes, usage, add-ons and minimum purchase requirements are excluded.
Higher media limits and advanced AI creation.
$24 / person / month
Annual billing
Annual base cost at the listed rate: $288 per seat. Price qualifications above apply; taxes, usage, add-ons and minimum purchase requirements are excluded.
Brand controls and collaboration for teams.
$50 / person / month
Annual billing
Annual base cost at the listed rate: $600 per seat. Price qualifications above apply; taxes, usage, add-ons and minimum purchase requirements are excluded.
Custom plans and invoicing for larger organizations.
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| Plan | Observed price | Included highlights |
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Free Text-based editing and limited AI tools for getting started. | $0 |
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Hobbyist Watermark-free editing for individual projects. | $16 / person / month Annual billing Annual base cost at the listed rate: $192 per seat. Price qualifications above apply; taxes, usage, add-ons and minimum purchase requirements are excluded. |
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Creator Higher media limits and advanced AI creation. | $24 / person / month Annual billing Annual base cost at the listed rate: $288 per seat. Price qualifications above apply; taxes, usage, add-ons and minimum purchase requirements are excluded. |
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Business Brand controls and collaboration for teams. | $50 / person / month Annual billing Annual base cost at the listed rate: $600 per seat. Price qualifications above apply; taxes, usage, add-ons and minimum purchase requirements are excluded. |
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Enterprise Custom plans and invoicing for larger organizations. | Contact sales Unlisted price |
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Recorded qualification: Annual billing. The source lists this monthly equivalent with annual billing. Estimate excludes taxes, usage, discounts, minimums, add-ons, and implementation fees.
TierDrift-only data point
+108.3%
On annual billing, Business is 108.3% above Creator per person.
($50 − $24) ÷ $24 × 100 · Method v1.0
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