Descript Pricing
Descript is free to start, with paid plans from $16/mo — about $192/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, including a free tier.
Descript plans & prices
Every Descript plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Descript costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| HobbyistPopular | $16 | $48 | $192 |
| Creator | $24 | $72 | $288 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Free Free | Hobbyist $16 | Creator $24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1h transcription/mo | |||
| Watermark | |||
| 10h transcription | |||
| No watermark | |||
| 30h transcription | |||
| Overdub |
Which Descript plan should you choose?
Trying it out → Free
Free forever. Best for testing Descript before you commit budget.
On a budget → Hobbyist ($16/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $192 a year.
Scaling up → Creator ($24/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Descript?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Descript cost?+
Descript is free to start, with paid plans from $16 per month, running up to $24 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total, including a free tier.
Does Descript have a free plan?+
Yes. Descript offers a free "Free" plan that includes 1h transcription/mo, Watermark. Paid plans start at $16/mo.
How much is Descript per year?+
At the Hobbyist price of $16/mo, Descript costs about $192 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Are there hidden costs with Descript?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.