Descript

by Descript

Audio/video editor that treats the transcript as the timeline — different product category.

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License
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Pricing
free / from $12/mo
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Web

What it is

Descript is a production suite built around the transcript as the editing surface. If you edit audio or video, the transcript-first workflow is genuinely great. If you just want a transcript file to paste into show notes, Descript is more tool than you need. Last price check: 2026-04-20.

Best for: Podcasters and video creators who want transcript-driven editing + overdub + studio polish.
Watch out for: Not a transcription API or a pure transcript tool — it's a production suite; heavier than a podcaster actually needs for just transcripts.

Install / use

descript.com — free tier, paid from $12/mo

Features

Speaker diarizationYes
Word-level timestampsYes
Streaming / real-timeNo
Languages supported22
HIPAA eligibleNo

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