Is Descript free? (2026)
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Short answer: yes, Descript has a free plan, but exports are 720p with a watermark. You get 1 hour of media a month and 100 AI credits one time. To export without a watermark, you need a paid plan, from $16/month billed yearly ($24 month to month).
Descript plans and prices
| Plan | Price per person | Media per month | AI credits | Export |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1 hour | 100 (one time) | 720p, with watermark |
| Hobbyist | $16/mo yearly ($24 monthly) | 10 hours | 400/month | 1080p, no watermark |
| Creator | $24/mo yearly ($35 monthly) | 30 hours | 800/month | 4K, no watermark |
| Business | $50/mo yearly ($65 monthly) | 40 hours | 1,500/month | 4K, no watermark |
Is Descript's free plan enough?
For trying the text-based editing, yes. For publishing, probably not: 720p with a watermark doesn't look great on Shorts, TikTok or Reels, and 1 hour of media a month runs out fast if you record podcasts or long videos.
Free alternatives to Descript
- Clipchamp exports up to 1080p with no watermark and includes free AI subtitles.
- CapCut is a free editor with auto captions on phone, desktop and web.
See all Descript alternatives, CapCut vs Descript or Descript vs Riverside.
Questions
Is Descript free?
Yes, there's a free plan with 1 hour of media a month and 100 one-time AI credits. Exports are 720p with a watermark.
Does Descript add a watermark?
Yes, on the free plan. All paid plans, from Hobbyist up, export with no watermark.
How much is Descript per month?
Hobbyist is $16/month billed yearly or $24 monthly. Creator is $24 yearly or $35 monthly, and Business is $50 yearly or $65 monthly, per person.
Can I export 1080p on Descript's free plan?
No. The free plan exports up to 720p. Hobbyist exports 1080p, and Creator and Business export 4K.
Sources: descript.com/pricing. Checked on 18 October 2026.